A Proposal
Spring Grants 2020 - Production Stage
Nadia Al-Khater / Short Narrative / Qatar / 9 min / Original Language: Arabic, English / Interests: Comedy
Synopsis
Nasser, a young Qatari man, dreams of marrying his American fiancé. However, marriages between Qataris and non-Qataris must first be reviewed by a special department before receiving approval. There, he faces a panel who hold his fate in their hands.
Credits
- Director
- Nadia Al-Khater
- Screenwriter
- Nadia Al-Khater
- Producer
- Justin Kramer
- Production Company
- The Film House
About the Director

Nadia Al-Khater is a Qatari filmmaker drawn to innovative storytelling. Her early passion for filmmaking inspired her to direct after graduating from Georgetown University. She wrote and directed the short drama-thriller ‘This Is Not a Drill’ (2019) with The Film House. Her photograph Djurgården 10 has been exhibited at GroundSeeSaw in Seoul, South Korea, and Tokyo, Japan. She directed the 2022 brand video for the National Museum of Qatar. Her previous short film, ‘A Proposal’ (2023), premiered at the Malmö Arab Film Festival and was showcased at other film festivals worldwide.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Nadia Al-Khater
- Company:
- Independent Filmmaker
- Email:
- nadia.alkhater@gmail.com
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Main Contact
Nadia Alkhater
- Email:
- nadia.alkhater@gmail.com