“Pikala Binatna” follows a group of bicycle enthusiasts in the heart of Marrakech, Morocco and their project, Pikala Bikes, to combat the social stigmas of bicycles in their country. Through the lens of Jamal, a local bike mechanic trainee who came upon the project through a stroke of fate, the film brings to light the contributions and achievements of a group of diverse and passionate people united by their love of biking and their determination to cross cultural boundaries.

To learn more about the Pikala Bikes project, visit https://pikalabikes.com/.

This video was produced on location by an Actuality Abroad student crew and shot primarily with Canon cameras.

Actuality Abroad is on the ground with every student crew to oversee production of these short documentaries, providing the services of executive producer, production manager, location scout, additional editing, and whatever else is needed to complete the project.

Actuality Abroad is more than a film study abroad program. They are a service learning organization that takes students and young professionals abroad to create media on changemakers in developing communities around the world. Their films spread the word about nonprofits, NGOs and social entrepreneurs who are implementing innovative, new ideas to combat chronic social problems. Find out more about our work and adventures at https://www.actualityabroad.org/.

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