Published On Nov 9, 2023
MYM SHOWCASE: Healing begins with words. đź’”' Can Be' is a new heartfelt drama short film on MYM.
SYNOPSIS
Two siblings process their grief after the loss of their father and question if their already strained relationship can be saved.
In a bereavement counsellor’s office, Noura and Faiz begin to unpack years of anger and conflict that, after the death of their father, has led them down a path of accusation and guilt. Writer and director Mohammedally Shushtari explores the role that therapy can play in diasporic Arab culture. In this unfamiliar environment the two siblings are confronted with each other, and their hidden feelings and truths. They must use their words to find a path back to one another, or risk a second, heartbreaking loss.
CREDITS
Written & Directed by Mohammedally Shushtari @mohammedallyshushtari
Producers
Mohammedally Shushtari @mohammedallyshushtari
Malachi Pullar Latchman @officallymalachi
Agatha Ezzedine @agathaezzedine
Cast
Noura Al-Bakri: Elle Zahrouni @ellerouni
Faiz Al-Bakri: Mohammedally Shushtari @mohammedallyshushtari
June Evergreen: Raghad Charr @raghadx
Director of Photography: Jeffrey Celis @jeffhcelis
Gaffer: Shaun Waldie @shaunwaldie
1st AC / Focus Puller: Finlay Buttle @itssfiin
1st AD: Malachi Pullar Latchman @officallymalachi
Sound Operator and Mixer: Melchiorre Ruvolo @melchiiorre
Art Director: Mohammedally Shushtari @mohammedallyshushtari
Script Consultant: Marcus Austin @iammarcusaustin
Editor: Daniel Jewell @dan.jewell
Sound Designer and Composer: Ryan Rusconi @ryanrusconi
Colourist: Aiden Tobin @aiden.tobin
Special Thanks
Fully Focused Productions @ukfullyfocused
The Arab British Centre @thearabbritishcentre
Pixie Pixel
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