Made in Qatar at D’reesha Programme 1 & 4 - Kashta
Fall Grant 2015 - Production Stage
A.J. Al Johara Al Thani / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2016 / 11 min / Colour / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Action, Drama, Family
Synopsis
Out in the quiet desert, a father teaches his sons how to hunt, but a careless struggle between the two brothers leads to disaster.
Credits
- Director
- A.J. Al Thani
- Screenwriter
- A.J. Al Thani
- Producer
- Jaime Siordia
- Executive Producer
- Justin Kramer
- Production Company
- The Film House
- Production Company
- The Film House
About the Director
A.J. Al-Thani is an award-winning Qatari filmmaker, television and commercial director. She graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in Communications and a concentration in film. She began to pursue her dream of being a filmmaker with the launch of the Doha Film Institute (DFI). Her relationship with the Institute began in 2010 when she participated in one of its first film workshops, which opened the door for many local filmmakers to pursue their passion. For almost ten years, she has been developing her skills with the help of the Institute. A.J. has made two short films, ‘Kashta’ (2016), winner of the Made in Qatar Award in 2016 and ‘The Black Veil’ (2020), which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. In 2021, A.J. founded Creative Nomads, a production company and space for artistic creations.
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
Dubai International Film Festival 2016, Gulf Muhr Short
Qumra 2017, New Voices in Cinema
Sarajevo Film Festival 2017, SFF Partner Presents: Made in Qatar
Best Narrative, Ajyal Youth Film Festival 2016, Made in Qatar (WP)
Contacts
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Director
AJ Al Thani
- Company:
- Virgin Mobile - Qtel - Qatar
- Phone:
- +974 3330 2052
- Email:
- ajalthani8@gmail.com
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Main Contact
Jaime Siordia
- Company:
- Senior Producer, The Film House
- Phone:
- +97477910849
- Email:
- jaime@thefilmhouse.tv