Previously based in Kyiv, Ukraine - Alem Kent is a Crimean Tatar American interdisciplinary documentary storyteller.

My work has spanned from interactive performances, theatre, film, podcasts, exhibits, to virtual reality. I aim to bring different cultures and audiences together to experience new stories and forms of storytelling heavily featuring the strength and inspiration from Ukraine and Crimea. Previously a journalist and co-founder of The Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s leading English news media organization.

You can now find me in the bay area as I am currently in the Stanford Documentary Film and Video MFA program.