Djinn
In a Syrian refugee camp, 16-year-old Saeed discovers a magical ring containing a Djinn (spirit) while hiding from bullies. The Djinn offers him three wishes. With his first wish, Saeed asks for protection from his tormentors, leading to the death of the bully Hassan. For his second wish, Saeed asks to return to the time before the war, which the Djinn grants. However, Saeed realizes he's been sent back to the exact day the conflict began.
Despite his attempts to save his family, history repeats itself - his father dies in a bombing, and he and his mother are forced to flee the city. Understanding that some events are destined to occur, Saeed uses his final wish to never have found the ring, returning him to his present life in the refugee camp, where he must find a way to shape his future.
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Matthew KarramWriter
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Project Type:Screenplay
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Genres:Fantasy, War
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Number of Pages:93
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Language:English
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First-time Screenwriter:No
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Student Project:No
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Lebanese Independent Film FestivalBeirut, Lebanon
Official Selection (Titled "Shadow in the Ring") -
Toronto International Nollywood Film FestivalToronto, ON
Official Selection -
Near Nazareth Film FestivalAfula, Israel
June 9, 2026
Semi-finalist
Matthew is a writer, teacher, musician, composer, and conductor in South Florida. He is the Music Director and Conductor for the Treasure Coast Symphony Orchestra.