Common Ground Productions

Well-crafted, entertaining media can have a profound impact on how people think about themselves, their neighbors, and their society. Since 1985, Common Ground Productions (CGP) has produced innovative TV, film, and radio programming, using popular culture to create social change.

View CGP shows on our YouTube channel.

Madam Prime Minister – Season 2 – Episode 3 - Nepali migrant workers protest in Maraeid demanding for better pay, safety measures and better living standards. Many Nepali migrant workers are detained, and their release is a priority for Prime Minister Asha’s government. Will the PM be successful in safeguarding the rights of Nepali migrant workers in Maraeid? […]

latest projects

Madam Prime Minister - Introducing the first female (and fictional) Prime Minister of Nepal.

Madam President - The sudden death of a President propels cabinet minister Noura Sa’ad to power in Jabalein, a fictional country in the Middle East. As the first woman head of state, will Noura overcome political pressure and regional strife to prove herself worthy of the job before the next elections? […]

The Team -

In its multi-nation, episodic drama The Team, Search for Common Ground has merged the global appeal of soccer/football with soap opera to help transform social attitudes and diminish violent behavior in countries grappling with deeply rooted conflict. The television series addresses the very real [...]

Under The Same Sun - Under the Same Sun is a feature-length dramatic film that tells the story of two businessmen, one Israeli and one Palestinian, who set out to make money – and wind up making peace. Their intense relationship leads them to personal transformation, and, ultimately, plays a key part in […]

Zamuka - Zamuka is Rwanda’s groundbreaking television show. Viewers follow the entrepreneurial journey of three young Rwandans with big dreams. Over the course of a season, contestants compete in challenges that can put them one step closer to fulfilling their entrepreneurial goals. Zamuka was produced by SFCG Rwanda office and […]

The President - Made in partnership with the Palestinian Ma’an Network, The President is an innovative approach to engaging young Palestinians in the political process. Using the reality television show format, young contestants compete to become “The President.” In the process, Palestinian youth get a crash course on how to take […]

[ SEE ALL ]