Suzan Al-Doghachi has lived in New York City, Iraq, Germany and is currently working in Central America. She has worked as an editor for German public television. In 1993 she moved to New York City, producing, directing and editing features, shorts and documentaries. Al-Doghachi is the co-founder of AJAX FILMS and LASSO PRODUCTIONS. She is a recipient of the Manhattan Cultural Council Grant for her documentary “The Garifuna – An Enduring Spirit” which aired on Belizean Television and screened at the Museo del Barrio, NYC as well as part of the symposium on Garifuna culture at the Georgia State University Atlanta. She also has been on the jury for the CHICKS WITH FLICKS Film Festival 2002 – 2006.