Private Project

Depth Of Field

Disillusioned by the fabricated authenticity of the press, an inexperienced photojournalist strives to capture the reality of war. But his journey through the battlefield forces him to make a choice between gaining recognition and retaining his humanity.

  • Moe Alatawi
    Director
  • Moe Alatawi, Zaigham Hameed Butt, Zach Hewett
    Writer
  • Zaigham Hameed Butt, Moe Alatawi
    Producer
  • Rory Wilson
    Key Cast
    "Heath"
  • Paul Dewedney
    Key Cast
    "Graham"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    War, Thriller
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    June 4, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    2,300 GBP
  • Country of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Country of Filming:
    United Kingdom
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes
Director Biography - Moe Alatawi

Moe Alatawi is a Saudi writer/director based in London. He grew up during a time when cinema was banned in Saudi Arabia, but as he discovered his passion in story telling, he decided to pursue a film career in London. He holds a bachelor honours degree in film at the University of the Arts London, and has directed and produced numerous shorts and commercials. He also specialises in editing, working in post production houses in London during his study has developed his skills.

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Director Statement

Depth of Field is a statement over the representation of our contemporary society, and describes how people and opinions has been blurred and become no longer a reflection, but a projection of an altered reality. In order to deliver a powerful message in film, one must be confident, responsible and truthful over the material and the story. My BA in Film Practice at UAL: University of the Arts London has enhanced my senses as a filmmaker, and widened my awareness and sincerity with the stories I create. And it made me believe that filmmaking is a virtue. Depth of Field is a true to life project that talks about morality, justice, and war within journalism. I find it imperative to make this film now as a statement over media coverage and the world journalism today.