ONE IN A MILLION (2026)

Feature documentary filmed over ten years of upheaval following one teenage girl from Syria to Germany and back again - co-directed with Itab Azzam, produced by Keo Films in association with Frontline Features, BBC Storyville, Placeholder Films, New Lane Media and Impact Partners. Winner, Best Directing and Audience Award, World Cinema Documentary, Sundance Film Festival 2026.

“Azzam and MacInnes give us a modern-day epic that traverses borders — truly, they’ve captured some incredible footage — but they outdo themselves by following that up with an absorbing, complex tale about the challenges of assimilation. And despite all the history swirling around her, Israa remains at the center of this film. The unique achievement of One in a Million lies in the way it allows us to know this young woman while it preserves the mystery of a human soul.” Vulture

“Co-directors Itab Azzam and Jack MacInnes bring a palpable blend of sensitivity and nuance to their portrayal of the Syrian refugee Isra’a and her loved ones, following them across time, borders, and shifting circumstances. It is clear that the filmmakers fully realize the weight of the trust and privilege that comes with undertaking a longitudinal project: to witness the experiences, challenges, and quiet joys of a remarkably resilient family forced to leave their beloved Aleppo.” https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/6932f91d1a55351ad391a8ee

“One in a Million feels both ultra-specific and universal” The Hollywood Reporter