'Nevou ' is an ongoing project developed in the favela of Rocinha, the major favela of Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro, in collaboration with Maquininha do Corte, a local barber, which explores themes of belonging, identity, and the political strength of Rio de Janeiro's peripheral culture through the practice of hair bleaching.

“Am I filming from love or am I filming from fear?” This is the question that London-based filmmaker, storyteller and integrative coach, Maleena Pone, was constantly asking herself when filming her debut Channel 4 documentary Saving Mum: Our Family Secret.