Taking risks.
Ashlei Payne is an independent filmmaker and photojournalist, eager to go beyond the already told story. From the formidable rainforests of Borneo to the countryside of Kashmir, she lives with her subjects for extensive periods to immerse herself in the lives of others.
Ashlei thoroughly examines situations to enlighten herself and her viewers on the underrepresented. Her documentaries are based on local and indigenous people's points of view and presented without bias.
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