In a futuristic city warped by social media - and following a brutal attack on his grandfather - AQIQ learns he’s the first in a new generation of ancient heroes known as THE PROTECTORS.
Made in Qatar – Short Films Programme
Made in Qatar Shorts Competition<br />
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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 />
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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.
Credits
Screenwriter
Mohammed Al-Suwaidi and Kummam Al-Maadeed
Producer
Ben Robinson
Cinematographer
N/A
Editor
Abdul Jabbar Maki
Music
Mohammed Al-Khulaifi
Cast
Hassan Saqr
Mohammed Hassan
Sheikha Fahad Al-Khater
Saad Al-Naimi
Khalifa Abdulrahman Al-Kubaisi
Abdullah Hassan Jawad
Hamad Mohammad Al-Naimi
Khaled Al-Ghuwairi
Hadeel Hamed Al-Rantisi
Directors
Mohammed Al-Suwaidi
About the Director
Kummam Al-Maadeed
Kummam Al-Maadeed is a Qatari writer and filmmaker bridging literature and cinema. She has authored three novels, a comic and a short-story collection; ‘Wielding Magic’ won Gold at the 2023 Moonbeam Award (YA Fantasy/Sci-Fi) and was a finalist for the American Fiction Award (YA). Two short screenplays were selected for Doha Film Institute’s Qumra, marking her debut in scriptwriting and directing.
Mohammed A. Al-Suwaidi
Mohammed A. Al-Suwaidi, a Qatari graphic designer and cartoonist known as @WisdomSeven, built a career through self-learning and a unique fusion of engineering and art. A graduate of Purdue University in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, he earned recognition across the GCC with awards in caricature and graphic design, contributed as a cartoonist for Al Sharq newspaper, and worked on notable
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