Martin Adler Prize – Winner
Ayman Abu Ramouz
Based in: Jerusalem
“Ayman is an incredibly accomplished video journalist covering some of the world's most vital stories. The footage he shoots is technically excellent, editorially comprehensive, and a boon to any editor. But his ability to capture fragile nuance and beauty in some of the most conflicted and volatile stories is what sets him apart. He is resourceful, driven, and also incredibly noteworthy - alway amicable, despite working in some of the harshest environments.”
Temujin Doran, Acting Head of Video, The Guardian
Bio
Ayman is an Emmy and Peabody Award–winning cinematographer and field producer with more than a decade of experience documenting major stories across Palestine, Israel, Syria and the wider region. He has worked with leading international outlets including VICE News, The New York Times, Al Jazeera English, and The Guardian.
His work on Inside the Battle for Jerusalem for VICE News earned two Emmy Awards, while One Day in Hebron, which he co-produced and filmed, received a Peabody Award. In 2024, he was nominated for another Emmy for The New York Times’ investigation into Palestinian workers stranded in the West Bank.
Based in Jerusalem, Ayman continues to produce acclaimed, high-risk documentary and news reporting from the region.