Doha Film Institute
Qatar National Day: Shorts Film Programme 3
Doha Film Institute is honoured to celebrate National Day 2020 with a compelling selection of films made in Qatar.
Bariq Short Film Programme
Join us for a selection of charming shorts that will keep the whole family entertained.
A young artist, Ayako, struggles with creative block. Suddenly, her beloved cat Beru goes missing,
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
Editor
Sana Hussain
Production Company
Studio 20Q
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).