Short film ZAAR by Ibrahim Nada – 2016 Arpa IFF

September 3, 2016 2016, News, Short Films (2016)
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Friday, November 4, 2016 – 2:00 PM
Short Films Program 2
LLOYD E. RIGLER Theatre, Egyptian Theatre
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ZAAR
11 min (USA, 2016)

2016 Arpa IFF BEST SHORT FILM NOMINEE

Director: Ibrahim Nada
Writers: Kevin Easley & Ibrahim Nada
Producers: Annamaria Pupart & Ibrahim Nada
Cast: Kaveh Kavian, Alexis Michele, Amielynn Abellera, Noelle Toland, Blair Shapiro, Henry Eagleson, Sam Sheikhan, Eric B. Anthony, Paul Buxton

Zaar is a suicide bomber who enters a random diner to bomb himself in a terrorist attack but listening and interacting with the innocent people around him makes him question his intent. Will he be able to do it?

Notable screenings, awards and mentions:

San Antonio Film Festival (Best Actor, Best Filmmaker)
Santa Monica Film Festival (Best Actor, Best Cinematography)
Atlanta ShortFest (Best Drama Short Film)
The World’s Independent Film Festival (Best Narrative Short)
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