Naila

Naila is a young North African student in New York, learning to navigate life in a world which does but doesn't belong to her, while trying to balance life, love and career.

  • Hayat Aljowaily
    Director
  • Hayat Aljowaily
    Writer
  • Youstine Faltas
    Writer
  • Hayat Aljowaily
    Producer
  • Hiba Al Hababi
    Key Cast
    "Naila"
  • Hardy Hewson
    Key Cast
    "Nicolas"
  • Sara Wali
    Key Cast
    "Karima"
  • Charles Mutombo-Cartier
    Editor
  • Ahmed Elian
    Composer
  • Joy Lee
    Director of Photography
  • Payton McCarty-Simas
    Assistant Director
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    comedy, drama
  • Runtime:
    9 minutes 45 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    May 8, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    400 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Egypt
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    Arabic, English, French
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes
  • Film and Feast
    New York City
    United States
    December 2, 2019
    World Premiere
Director Biography - Hayat Aljowaily

Hayat Aljowaily is an Egyptian director/producer based in New York. Having grown up in five different countries, Hayat has always been interested in issues related to global politics, cultural exchange and identity. After having completed a Bachelors in Social Sciences at Sciences Po in the south of France, Hayat is currently pursuing a degree in Film and Media Studies from Columbia University. Hayat hopes to use films a means to promote social cohesion and cultural understanding.

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