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Eva's Gabriel

In the middle of a growing human rights dilemma, government skepticism, uncertainty and a growing pandemic, Eva, a woman in her 30’s is arrested from a protest and brought to a government - owned apartment complex for a mandated house arrest. She tries to fight to no avail. During this event, martial law is declared. After several days, she learns to accept her situation with the hopes of one day being free again. She draws a companion using the supplies given to her, and she names her drawing, Eva Jr.
One morning, she hears a noise and a short altercation behind her bedroom wall. The sound comes from the apartment next door. She tries to listen in but she does not hear anything. The next day, she waits and stares at her wall out of curiosity when she finally hears a sound behind her bedroom wall. The person behind the wall introduces himself as Gabriel. Eva and Gabriel develops a deep connection instantly and over time, their bond becomes deeper. After several months, Eva hears an announcement that all those who are on house arrest are set free. Eva yells of excitement and tells Gabriel that they will finally see each other.

Producer's Note: This was written in 2020 and filmed in 2022... Fast forward now to April 2022 - the major concept of a forced lockdown by the government is now going on in Shanghai, China.

  • BuAli Shah
    Director
    They Exist, Ooops A Desi, New Years Eve, Maybe Now, A Killer In Love
  • Joyce Lao
    Writer
    The Friend, Lead Me Not Into Temptation, The Royal Immigrants, These Three Girls, Behind the Wall, Body Language
  • BuAli Shah
    Writer
    They Exist, Ooops A Desi, New Years Eve, Maybe Now, A Killer In Love
  • Joyce Lao
    Producer
    The Friend, Tarab, Lead Me Not Into Temptation, Body Language, These Three Girls
  • Joseph Demarco
    Producer
  • William Leask
    Producer
  • Arun Shindey
    Producer
  • BuAli Shah
    Producer
    They Exist, Ooops A Desi, New Years Eve, Maybe Now, A Killer In Love
  • Joyce Lao
    Key Cast
    "Eva"
    The Friend, Lead Me Not Into Temptation, Body Language, Tarab, Jack and Diane, HUe, Friends from College (uncredited - Co-star), Asian Persuasion, No Exit
  • BuAli Shah
    Key Cast
    "They Exist, Ooops A Desi, New Years Eve, Maybe Now, A Killer In Love"
  • Jospeph Demarco
    Key Cast
  • Anna Bredikhina
    Key Cast
  • William Leask
    Key Cast
  • Mugisha Giovannie Feruzi
    Key Cast
  • Sonny Chatrath
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    20 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 3, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 4k
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • New York International Film Awards
    New York
    United States
    May 28, 2022
    Best Acting Ensemble
Director Biography - BuAli Shah

Shah has been directing short films, documentaries, feature films and worked behind the scenes of feature films such as, New Year's Eve, Kabhi Alvida Na Kahna, for over a Decade. Shah decided to step into film making field when he was just 15 years old. Starting from his home videos; Shah is a perfectionist who derives his projects from passion, persistence and hard work.

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Director Statement

Eva's Gabriel is a passion project that brings about the realities of today with a twist. The love story within the narrative is intentional and intriguing. In spite of the limited budget of this production, this film still represents who I am as a storyteller and as a visionary.