Doha Film Institute
Hilal Short Film Programme
Carried along by the crescent in their teenage years, soon-to-be adults will find films in this section that trigger new thoughts and ideas, and that encourage their self-expression. Hilal films are suitable for audiences 13 years of age and older.
Hilal Short Film Programme (Schools)
Ari is different from the other kids at school, but he finds the best way to gain respect is to be yourself.
Ari is… well, he’s a little different from the other kids at school. He’s not hip, he’s not cool, he’s not sporty and he’s far from co-ordinated. He does have a crush on the beautiful Jess, so that’s pretty normal, but let’s face it: Ari is kind of a misfit. But after a series of attempts to change himself into someone else, Ari finds that the best way to gain the respect of your peers is to let your freak flag fly.

Credits

Director
Alex Murawski
Screenwriter
Alex Murawski
Producer
Annmaree J Bell
Cinematographer
Josh Flavell
Editor
Danielle Boesenberg
Production Company
Azure Productions
Cast
Jaxon Graham-Wilson, Tiarnie Coupland

About the Director

Alex Murawski
Alex Murawski is a writer and director. A graduate of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, he has received worldwide acclaim for his short films, which have been screened at festivals including the Berlinale and TIFF. He is a recipient of Screen Australia’s Hot Shot Programme as well as an inaugural Lexus Short Film Fellow.