Storyboard for WeVideo: Mending the Crack in the Sky – Sahra Siyaad’s Story 1. Opening Scene – A Life Before War 🎥 Visuals: Old family photos of Mogadishu (streets, markets, weddings, kids playing) Sahra officiating games, dancing at weddings, engaging in her community Close-up shots of traditional Somali fabric being stitched together (symbolizing unity) 🎤 Narration: "My life has been a journey of stitching hope into the fabric of despair. I was born under a vast blue sky in Mogadishu, where life was full of color, community, and tradition. My childhood was filled with laughter, games, and the warmth of family." 🎵 Audio: Soft Somali folk music (Buranbuur or Dhaanto) playing in the background: Maryam Mursal Sound of wind representing open skies 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Import footage & photos Drag clips into Video Track 1, overlay personal photos in Video Track 2 Use "Dissolve" transitions for a nostalgic effect Overlay title text: Mending the Crack in the Sky: Sahra Siyaad’s Story 2. The Crack Appears – War & Loss 🎥 Visuals: Black-and-white photos of Mogadishu before and after the war Footage of empty, war-torn streets and fleeing families A symbolic shot of a blue sky cracking into darkness 🎤 Narration: "Then, the sky cracked. My father’s death was the first fracture, and soon after, war swept through my home, turning the laughter of my city into silence." 🎵 Audio: Distant gunfire & explosions (faded, eerie) A slowing heartbeat sound to build tension 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Add war footage & father’s photo in Video Track 1 Apply black-and-white filter for a somber effect Overlay crack animation to symbolize life breaking apart Layer heartbeat & war sounds in Audio Track 2 under narration 3. The Journey – Leaving Home 🎥 Visuals: Footage of crowded refugee camps, dusty roads, and suitcases A mother clutching her children’s hands, walking into the unknown A flickering candle in a dark room (symbolizing uncertainty) 🎤 Narration: "My husband fled first, urging me to follow. But I stayed, torn between fear of the unknown and the weight of responsibility for my children. When the violence became unbearable, I made the hardest decision of my life—to leave home." 🎵 Audio: A slow, somber instrumental piece Wind sounds growing stronger, signifying uncertainty 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Use Split Tool to cut clips into emotional moments Apply "Sepia" or "Black & White" filters for flashback effect Overlay wind sound gradually increasing, then fading 4. A Mother’s Struggle in Transit 🎥 Visuals: Map animation showing Sahra’s journey (Mogadishu → Uganda → Germany → Kigali → Canada) A mother and children sleeping on the floor of a crowded station A stranger offering a helping hand (to represent the person who saved her in Kigali) 🎤 Narration: "The journey was like crossing a storm-torn sea. I held my children tightly as uncertainty battered us, and in Kigali, a stranger’s kindness saved us from being stranded." 🎵 Audio: Wind howling, train station noises, then a heartbeat sound as the tension builds 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Add refugee journey footage in Video Track 1 Overlay stitching animation, symbolizing healing Sync emotional music with heartbeat sound for intensity 5. Arrival in Canada – A Harsh New Reality 🎥 Visuals: Stock footage of a plane landing in a snowy Toronto Sahra stepping off a plane, looking at the unfamiliar landscape A shot of her writing poetry by a window 🎤 Narration: "In 1991, I arrived in Canada, where the winter cold was unlike anything I had ever known. The loneliness was overwhelming, but I found warmth in poetry, in storytelling, in the resilience of those who had walked this path before me." 🎵 Audio: Soft piano music, distant chatter of a new country 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Add footage of Canada’s winter Overlay text from Sahra’s poetry Fade music to symbolize transition to a new life 6. Mending the Crack – Building Community 🎥 Visuals: Footage of Mending the Crack in the Sky meetings Sahra and other mothers speaking with community leaders Somali youth engaging in mentorship and cultural programs 🎤 Narration: "In time, I found my purpose. I joined other mothers to heal our community, to protect our children from the violence we fled. Together, we mended the cracks in our sky." 🎵 Audio: Hopeful, uplifting Somali music 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Overlay footage of community events Add inspiring quotes from Sahra Use “Slide” transition for community-building effect 7. Legacy – A Future for the Next Generation 🎥 Visuals: Sahra with her 27 grandchildren, laughing and embracing A young Somali girl reading one of Sahra’s poems A final shot of a tapestry being stitched, whole once again 🎤 Narration: "Today, I am a grandmother to 27 children—a testament to resilience, to hope. My story is not just mine; it belongs to every refugee who has carried the weight of displacement while striving for a better future." 🎵 Audio: Ends with a powerful, emotional Somali Buranbuur poem recited by Sahra 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Slow zoom-in on Sahra’s grandchildren Add final poetic quote in Somali and English Fade music softly as the screen fades to black Closing Scene: Final Message 📌 Visuals: Sahra looking at a sunset or embracing her family Quote on screen: “Each stitch, a mother’s prayer. Each patch, a future reclaimed.” 🎶 Music fades out softly 🎬 WeVideo Editing Steps: Add final footage with fade-in/fade-out transitions Overlay text with simple, elegant font Export in high-quality resolution for final presentation This structured storyboard ensures a powerful, emotional, and visually compelling digital story that honors Sahra Siyaad’s journey and legacy. Let me know if you want any adjustments! 🎬