Project Detail

See It Say It

Synopsis

Mo is a hopeful Arab actor in his struggle-filled youth, residing in London with his wife Dounya. Dounya believes Mo should pursue stable work rather than taping for leading acting roles, unattainable for actors of colour. Unexpectedly, Mo's agent Steven rings, offering a sudden audition that carries life-altering potential. During his journey to the audition, a misunderstanding arises when a biased woman onboard misconstrues Mo's actions as prayer and suspects a forgotten bag. In a swift turn, Mo's world descends into a Kafkaesque nightmare of terror.
Official Selection SXSW Film Festival 2024 - Narrative Short Competition - International premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2024 - Short Film Competition

Details

Year
2023
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
17 min
Director
Nez Khammal
Producer
Elena Valeri
Editor
Max Windows
Screenwriter
Nez Khammal
Director of Photography
Rui Jiang Ong
Production Designer
Lia Chiarin
Sound
Sound Designer: Phil Bolland
Composer
Christopher Nicholas Bangs
Principal cast
Amir El-Masry, July Namir, Madeleine Bowyer, Amélie Bardsley

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

Sales Company

NFTS (National Film and Television School)

Beaconsfield Studios
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1LG

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