US journo killed in Ukraine worked for Time magazine’s global refugee project

New York: Award-winning American filmmaker and journalist Brent Renaud, who was killed in Ukraine, was on an assignment for Time Studios and working on a project focused on the global refugee crisis at the time of his death, the company has announced.

Renaud, 50, often collaborated with his brother, Craig Renaud, to produce film and television projects for The Times, HBO, NBC, Vice Media and other companies. He filmed in conflict zones and risky areas, including parts of Afghanistan, Haiti, Iraq, Mexico and Ukraine.

We are devastated by the loss of Brent Renaud. As an award-winning filmmaker and journalist, Brent tackled the toughest stories around the world often alongside his brother Craig Renaud. In recent weeks, Brent was in the region working on a TIME Studios project focused on the global refugee crisis. Our hearts are with all of Brent’s loved ones, the Time Magazine said in a statement.