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Abdulaziz Aldughaither is a Saudi filmmaker whose cinematic language was forged in the coastal city of Khobar. Raised on the local theaters and VHS culture of the 1990s, he developed an early reverence for propulsive, large-scale storytelling. This lifelong obsession evolved into a rigorous pursuit of the craft, beginning with experimental shorts that explored the intersection of regional reality and global genre.
Following years of technical and narrative refinement, Aldughaither transitioned into more ambitious territory, directing a short film in 2019 followed by a feature-length narrative in 2021. His work is defined by a fusion of high-stakes tension and a deep focus on the psychological interior. Committed to pushing the boundaries of regional cinema, he strives to create challenging, immersive events that respect the audience's intelligence and elevate the cinematic form.
  • Producer (3 Credits)
    Ransack2021
    Feature
    6-18-202020
    Experimental, Short
    Rambler2019
    Experimental, Short
  • Writer (3 Credits)
    Ransack2021
    Feature
    6-18-202020
    Experimental, Short
    Rambler2019
    Experimental, Short
  • Director (3 Credits)
    Ransack2021
    Feature
    6-18-202020
    Experimental, Short
    Rambler2019
    Experimental, Short
  • Executive Producer (1 Credit)
    Ransack2021
    Feature
  • Cinematographer (1 Credit)
    6-18-202020
    Experimental, Short
Official Selection
Ransack
Saudi Film Festival
Dhahran
2021
Official Selection
Rambler
Saudi Film Festival
Dhahran
2020
Official Selection
Rambler
Hollywood's First-Time Filmmaker's Showcase
Los Angeles
2020
Best Indie Short (Official Selection) / Best Director (Semi-Finalist)
Rambler
Vegas Movie Awards
Las Vegas
2020
Finalist in the Best Short Film Category
Rambler
Paris Lift-Off Film Festival Online
Paris
2019
Official Selection / Award Winner for Best Sound Design
Rambler
Madrid International Film Festival
Madrid
2019
Gold Award for Best Experimental Short / Platinum Award for Best Director / Platinum Award for Best Actor
Rambler
Mindfield Film Festival
Albuquerque, NM
Special Mention Award for Best Director
Rambler
Global Shorts
Los Angeles, CA
Award of Recognition for Short Film / Award of Recognition for Experimental Short
Rambler
Best Shorts Competition
La Jolla, CA
Award of Recognition for Short Film / Award of Recognition for Experimental Short / Award of Recognition for Actor in a Leading Role
Rambler
IndieFEST
La Jolla, CA
Birth Date
October 6, 1987
Birth City
Khobar
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