Ali Horriyat and his global organization, Compassiviste, are using the universal language of storytelling in TV and film to spread stories of compassion and hope. Compassiviste’s original creations aim to present different voices and perspectives and spark conversations about issues affecting human life.
Storytelling has always been a fundamental part of human communication. It captures attention, evokes emotions, and conveys significant messages that resonate with audiences. Through carefully crafted narratives, storytellers can transport listeners and viewers to different worlds, introduce them to compelling characters, and immerse them in thought-provoking scenarios.
Compassiviste uses storytelling to highlight important issues and inspire change. Through Compassiviste Film and Compassiviste TV, Horriyat and his team present stories and characters depicting a wide range of social problems, imparting messages that inspire, challenge, and motivate viewers to take part in building a more peaceful and compassionate society.
Compassiviste Film: Exploring Humanity’s Present and Future
Compassiviste Film produces short films that showcase social and environmental issues while inspiring awareness, dialogue, and action toward creating a more compassionate and sustainable world.
The short film “Our Only Home” tells the story of a woman on a mission to explore Mars as humanity’s next potential habitat. Initially fascinated by the vastness of space and its possibilities, she eventually realizes the artificiality and emptiness of life on Mars. Longing for the natural beauty of Earth—the sound of water, colorful flowers, and majestic trees—she understands that everything people truly need already exists on Earth.
The short film emphasizes the importance of recognizing Earth as humanity’s only home, thus the urgency to protect it. Horriyat says, “There’s no planet B. If people realize we only have one planet, wouldn’t they do everything to protect it?”
Compassiviste Film also features titles like “Artivism,” which shares true stories of communities around the globe that transform pop-up tunnels into galleries for local artists. These artists use their brushes, sprays, and paints to create messages of compassion that touch their communities’ hearts.
Other notable titles from Compassiviste Film include “Repetition,” “Bricks,” and “Whisper Compassiviste,” each exploring different aspects of social and environmental challenges. Horriyat believes presenting diverse perspectives and stories through these short films can foster empathy and understanding, encouraging audiences to engage with today’s social challenges and consider how they can contribute to positive change.
Compassiviste TV: Educating Viewers on Sustainability
Compassivisite TV utilizes YouTube’s global reach to highlight critical issues such as climate change, animal rights, discrimination, and mental health. It educates viewers on the importance of collective action and teaches them ways to contribute to positive change.
Horriyat says, “Our programs are crafted to inspire and guide audiences, encouraging them to take action in their own lives. We ensure our message of compassion and sustainability is accessible to people worldwide to create a community of informed and engaged viewers.”
The channel’s first show, “Footprint Matters,” is a reality TV series focusing on reducing household carbon footprints through sustainable home renovations. In each episode, three contestants compete to implement the most effective eco-friendly upgrades on a preselected model house.
The contestants strive to showcase the best sustainable practices by utilizing resources provided by a hardware store sponsor and the expertise of a green initiatives advisor. “Footprint Matters” highlights the creativity and determination of these individuals, educates viewers about sustainability, and challenges them to make their own environmentally friendly choices.
Promoting Compassionate Creativity
Compassiviste uses storytelling and creativity to illuminate the pressing issues humanity faces today. Through stories that touch the core of human experience, they aim to invoke empathy and understanding, encouraging viewers to reflect on how they can make a positive impact. Each story seeks to spark awareness, start a dialogue, and push action toward a more compassionate and sustainable world.
Whether in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, or elsewhere, the platform’s accessibility reminds its viewers that anyone from any corner of the globe can contribute to making everyday life on Earth a good story to tell.