Doha Film Institute
Made in Qatar presented by Ooredoo Film Programme 2
We are once again delighted to celebrate the thriving state of filmmaking at home with our annual programme
School Screening - Short Film Programme 1 (8-11)
A young artist, Ayako, struggles with creative block. Suddenly, her beloved cat Beru goes missing, and she
A young artist, Ayako, struggles with creative block. Suddenly, her beloved cat Beru goes missing, and she goes to look for him around her neighbourhood. During her search though, Beru is not the only one that gets lost. Will Ayako be able to find Beru and her way home? A charming tale about the difference between a 'house' and a 'home', and how the latter can be renewed and redefined as we grow.

Credits

Director
Maysam Al-Ani
Screenwriter
Maysam Al-Ani
Producer
Saif Al-Solaiti
Cinematographer
Erzum Naqvi
Editor
Sana Hussein
Production Company
Studio 20Q
Sound
Adam Abou-Gad
Other
Animation Director: Devon Kong
Assistant Director
Shaunak Ranade
Cast
Noeru Saeki

About the Director

Maysam Al-Ani
Maysam Al-Ani is a filmmaker who has worked in roles of director, assistant director, and art director in various independent narrative works. Being an Iraqi born in America and living in Qatar, the concept of 'home' is something she often investigates, which she has done with her animated film 'Where Are You Right Meow?' (2018).