The Unlucky Hamster
Spring Grants 2018
Abdulaziz Khashabi / Short Narrative / Qatar / 6 min / Original Language: English / Interests: Animation
Synopsis
The story of a hamster who waited patiently in a pet shop, hoping someday, someone will bring him home with them. Many people pass by his small tank without noticing him before someone finally walks up to him and decides to buy him. The hamster becomes very excited to be finally bought, but unfortunately, he won’t be happy for long!
Credits
- Director
- Abdulaziz Khashabi
- Screenwriter
- Abdulaziz Khashabi
About the Director
Abdulaziz Mohammed Khashabi is a Qatari engineer and filmmaker. He has had a passion for animation films ever since he grew up watching cartoons and Disney classics. He has written numerous scripts, including a feature film, several short films, and a traditional Qatari series. He is known for his short film 'The Unlucky Hamster', which won the Made in Qatar Special Jury Award at the Ajyal Film Festival 2019. In addition, he has directed and produced other short animated films such as 'Hope', which won the best short film award at Ajyal Film Festival 2020, and 'Revenge Knows Nothing'.
Awards and Festival History
Festivals
"Ajyal FF 2019
Shorts Cuts to Qatar, QAI screening in NYC 2019"