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Made in Qatar – Short Films Programme
Made in Qatar Shorts Competition<br /> <br /> A showcase of ten short films created in Qatar, celebrating local talent through diverse stories and bold creative voices as part of the Made in Qatar Competition. <br /> <br /> Dedicated to films by Qatari and Qatar-based filmmakers, this selection reflects the country’s growing artistic identity and the shared experiences of its dynamic, multicultural community.
Made in Qatar Film Competition

In the chaotic moments before her wedding, our nervous bride, Taara, finds herself in a comedy of errors. From a fiercely protective, impatient father to a sneaky younger sister who tries tagging along in the boot of a full car. And, right on cue, the disappearance of Taara's pendant, a family heirloom that she cannot get married without. Beneath the bustle, a young woman balances love and obligation, stalling a conversation she is not ready to have.

Credits

Director
Maria Joseph Kavalackal
Screenwriter
Maria Joseph Kavalackal
Producer
Kadhi Al Makhmari
Cinematographer
Mila Zhanat
Editor
Paribesh Sitoula
Music
Feras Aboukalloub
Cast
Alannah Felix Sruthi Sreejith Jilbin Sam Palmmoottil George Hari Krishna Arshaq Abdul Nassir Riya Sebastian Sara Tressa Joseph Bobby Kurien

About the Director

Maria Joseph Kavalackal
Maria Joseph Kavalackal is a filmmaker from Kerala, India, currently based in Doha. She studied at Northwestern University in Qatar, where she developed her skills in filmmaking, photography and visual media. She tells stories through film, photos or anything in between, and continually explores new ways to connect with people through her work.