This documentary follows the journey of Canadian MMA fighter Jamie Siraj at a pivotal moment in his life both inside and outside the cage. As a rising athlete navigating the highs and lows of professional fighting, Jamie is also stepping into a new role: fatherhood.
Through moments of hardship, resilience, and personal growth, the film captures the reality behind the fighter revealing the discipline, sacrifice, and emotional weight that come with chasing a dream while building a family.
Directed by Cohan Sassaman, this documentary debuted at a film festival on April 10, 2026.
Published in collaboration with the University of British Columbia, this video by Cohan Sassaman profiles varsity athletes in its scholarship program, capturing their drive on and off the field through a fully self-produced piece from shooting to editing and scripting.
Published in collaboration with Great Northwest Athletic Conference, this video by Cohan Sassaman covers the women’s NCAA soccer Championship, highlighting dynamic camera work and editing in a piece produced entirely from start to finish.
Self-published by Cohan Sassaman, this documentary takes a closer look at Vancouver’s non-market housing and what recent policy changes could mean for it. Created as a student project at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, the piece brings together reporting, interviews, and hands-on camera and editing work to tell the story from the ground up.