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Cinema Partner

 THE PROJECTOR, SINGAPORE

8 grange road, Cineleisure building, #05-01, Singapore 239695

The best cinema in Singapore for Indie & Foreign films.

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PITCH YOUR FILM

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Sustainability

Smart Sustainable Cities, Marine Conservation and Food Security. Recognising the distinctive landscape and environmental ecosystems in the Arabian Gulf. Films showcasing deserts, rocky landscapes, ample coastlines and mangroves. Films can be in a documentary format tied to a major sustainbility event, such as the Climate Change Summit or equivalent.

Shorts or full feature films with a main focus of conservation and/or highlighting the natural landscapes of the GCC.  

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Road to Fulfillment

United Arab Emirates

Director: Nayla AlKhaja

A short documentary exploring mother earth. Highlighting the importance of preserving nature through expert testimonials who are speaking about the impacts of agriculture, marine life, and bees. A promotional video for Dubai Expo 2020.

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Gub Gub

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Director: Nouf Al Sulaiti

A short drama A young girl hunts for approval and catches something much bigger. set in the tranquil mangroves in Qatar.

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SWIM62

United Arab Emirates
Director: Mansour Al Dhaheri

A documentary that shines a spotlight on the urgent global issue of climate change and the need for environmental awareness. At the heart of this mission is Mansour Al Dhaheri. His journey begins when he sets out to conquer his own fear of swimming.

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ANIMATION

Targetting younger audiences children to teenagers. Animation styles include but not limited to: 2D-Vector Animation, hand-drawn animation, 3D-animation, motion-graphic, CGI and stop motion. Light hearted and serious themes are welcome. Cultural, comedy, drama, thriller or historical stories. 

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Emsahar

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Director: Hassan Al-Jahni

A young girl attempts to prevent the death of her beloved grandmother by harnessing the magical powers of a local Ramadan drummer.

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Saleeg

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Director: Afnan Bawyan

A lonely grandmother living in a neighborhood full of strangers, must confront her stubbornly independent nature, when she accidentally causes a pot of boiling rice to overflow, and turning into a flood threatening her house and neighborhood.

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The Journey

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Saudi Manga Productions

A tale of historical fantasy from the heart of the Arabian Peninsula. The hero, “Aws”, has a mysterious past. Together with his peers, face an epic battle to defend their city and their families against a ruthless army general!

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Sports

Sports universally resonate with global audiences, envoking team spirit and personal endurance. Promoting sports and extreme sports, fitness and stamina. We also welcome films of major sporting events hosted in the GCC, such as the World Cup and Asia Cup. In the format of documentaries, narratives and fiction and drama.  

Shorts or full feature films with a main focus of showcasing sports and active lifestyles in the GCC.  

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Nasser & the Ticket

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Director: Tony El Ghazal

Whilst stuck in an Arabic class, Nasser, a Brazil football fan, does all he can to get a ticket to Pelé’s first-ever match in Qatar.

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The Invisible Ball

Qatar

Director: Waad Abdelsalam

After a crushing defeat on the pitch, a frustrated football coach devises an ingenious new training technique to inspire his team. Based on a true story from Qatar’s football history.

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Insiyab

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Director: Badr AlHomoud

A behind-the-scenes look into KSA’s international marathon runner.

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GCC WOMEN DIRECTORS

 Recent data shows that women directed only 16% of the top 100 grossing films in 2024, highlighting the massive ongoing gender disparity in the film industry. This is why it is important to celebrate the role of women directors across the GCC, shaping powerful narratives of women and their traditional versus modern roles in society. Selecting outstanding art-deco, fantasy, narrative and alternative creative formats. 

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…And I Was Left Behind

Kuwait

Director: Maysaa Al-Mumin

We are separated by COVID-19 travel restrictions, a memory of my grandmother’s words becomes redefined. She spoke of travel as loss and longing for loved ones, and now I am far away from family and unable to travel to see them,

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Reflections

Qatar

Director: Rawda Al-Thani

This film is about Bouthayna Al-Muftah, a Qatari artist who also designed the official 2022 FIFA World Cup poster.

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Fishbowl

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Director: Reema AlMajed

After years of suppressing her dream, a passionate screenwriter finds herself facing her fears that she embodied as a reality in front of her.

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Clouds

Oman

Director: Muzna Al-Musafer

In 1978, in the south of Oman, Dablan, a widower lives with his children Salma and Amr in a traditional rural village. In a region where leopards are seen as the ultimate test of a hunter’s mettle.

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Scales

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

United Arab Emirates

Director: Shahad Ameen

Set in a dystopian landscape, SCALES is the story of a young strong-willed girl, Hayat, who lives in a poor fishing village governed by a dark tradition in which every family must give one daughter to the sea creatures who inhabit the waters nearby.

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GCC IN ACTION

Broadening the definition of fast-paced action and crime in the GCC. Artiistic creations, converging the GCC’s modern cityscapes, luxury homes and cars with the criminal underground. Universal stories of greed, power and justice.

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How I Got There

Kuwait

Director: Dr. Zeyad Alhusaini

A dramatic thriller centered around two young Kuwaitis navigating the murky world of gun runners, terrorists, mercenaries and local gangsters. The film shows a vibrant, high-energy version of Kuwait, a melting pot of cultures and people.

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