Doha Film Institute is proud to present a new program to feature emerging filmmaking talent in Qatar. This “Made in Qatar” program is created to support both student and independent filmmakers and to give them the opportunity to bring their voices on to the global stage. This is a collection of short films that are either made in Qatar or made by those who call it home – be it a Qatari national or a non-local resident.
Presented By Doha Film Institute as part of Year in Culture
During the full moon of every month, sailors journey to a specific spot in the ocean along with their valuables to make a pearl trade with a sea monster who controls the waters and allows no one to dive into the sea. Ali, the captain’s son, who is assigned as Al Tabbab on this trip is not convinced the trade is fair, especially since what they get in return from the monster are oysters that may or may not contains pearls. Will Ali, the captain and the crew overcome their fears and ask for a fair trade or fight back against the monster?
About the filmmaker:
Khalifa Al Mana, is a senior project engineer and animator, with particular skill in the field of animation production. He aims to bring original local stories of great relevance to Qatari culture in animation form.
- Year2021
- Runtime6 minutes
- CountryQatar
- DirectorKhalifa Al Mana
- ScreenwriterKhalifa Al Mana
Doha Film Institute is proud to present a new program to feature emerging filmmaking talent in Qatar. This “Made in Qatar” program is created to support both student and independent filmmakers and to give them the opportunity to bring their voices on to the global stage. This is a collection of short films that are either made in Qatar or made by those who call it home – be it a Qatari national or a non-local resident.
Presented By Doha Film Institute as part of Year in Culture
During the full moon of every month, sailors journey to a specific spot in the ocean along with their valuables to make a pearl trade with a sea monster who controls the waters and allows no one to dive into the sea. Ali, the captain’s son, who is assigned as Al Tabbab on this trip is not convinced the trade is fair, especially since what they get in return from the monster are oysters that may or may not contains pearls. Will Ali, the captain and the crew overcome their fears and ask for a fair trade or fight back against the monster?
About the filmmaker:
Khalifa Al Mana, is a senior project engineer and animator, with particular skill in the field of animation production. He aims to bring original local stories of great relevance to Qatari culture in animation form.
- Year2021
- Runtime6 minutes
- CountryQatar
- DirectorKhalifa Al Mana
- ScreenwriterKhalifa Al Mana