Me, Myself And A.I.
Fall Grants 2018 - Post-Production Stage
Maha Al-Jefairi / Short Narrative / Qatar / 2018 / 11 min / Original Language: Arabic / Interests: Comedy, Identity
Synopsis
Mashael, a 17-year-old girl who sees food as her primary source of happiness, is completely exhausted from her life. While forcing herself to study, she orders a burger for some comfort. As she reaches for her first bite, Mashael’s computer software updates and begins to harass her about making better life choices.
Credits
- Director
- Maha Al Jefairi
- Screenwriter
- Maha Al Jefairi
- Producer
- Jemina Legaspi
About the Director
Maha Al-Jefairi is a Qatari filmmaker passionate about telling stories reflecting modern Qatari society. She believes in films' power to bring people together. She has worked on several short film projects since her university days. Her debut short film 'Me, Myself & A.I.' examined a person's relationship with technology. 'A Simple Cut' is her second short film, shedding light on the societal and cultural pressures a young girl faces during her formative teenage years.
Contacts
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Main Contact
Maha Al-Jefairi
- Company:
- Independent Filmmaker
- Email:
- mahaaljefairi@gmail.com
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Main Contact
Jemina Legaspi
- Company:
- The Film House
- Email:
- jemina.legaspi@gmail.com
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Main Contact
Maha Al Jefairi
- Email:
- mahaaljefairi@gmail.com