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The film is about children with autism and the pressures they face, such as fear, bullying, negative feelings, and imaginations. I portrayed the child's unique world with a spotlight, symbolizing hope. The events are depicted in a series of picture frames that revolve around the child and appear within them.

  • Maytham Hashem
    Director
  • Maytham Hashem
    Writer
  • Maytham Hashem
    Producer
  • Anas Al-Musawi
    Character Creator
  • Anas
    Rigging
  • Maytham Hashem
    Modeling-Lighting-Texturing-Rendering
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    العربية
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    5 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 1, 2024
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Iraq
  • Country of Filming:
    Iraq
  • Language:
    Arabic
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Baghdad Film Festival
    Baghdad
    Iraq
    February 10, 2024
    Mention Award
  • Babylon International Animation Film Festival
    Babylon
    Iraq
    February 26, 2024
    First Prize
  • Ramadan Youth Cinema Forum
    Baghdad
    Iraq
    March 10, 2024
    Golden Award
  • Kirkuk Animated Film Forum
    Kirkuk
    Iraq
    May 29, 2024
    Second Prize
  • Monza Film Fest
    Lombardia
    Italy
    June 30, 2024
    Mention Award
  • Apedemak Sudan International Animation Film Festival
    Cairo
    Egypt
    July 15, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Jordan Children Film Festival
    Amman
    Jordan
    August 8, 2024
    Official Selection
  • FIVS Festival
    Sousse
    Tunisia
    September 1, 2024
    Official Selection
  • FICPARACATU
    Paracatu
    Brazil
    November 27, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Guaíba Cinestudantil
    GUAíBA
    Brazil
    November 22, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Nineveh
    Nineveh
    Iraq
    January 10, 2025
    Special Jury Prize
  • Fresco

    Armenia
    August 1, 2025
    First Prize
Director Biography - Maytham Hashem

An Iraqi director and filmmaker. I have been working in this field since 2008. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from the University of Baghdad in 2010. I work in the production of cinematic films and animation, and I work as a director in production, editing and graphic companies.

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Director Statement

Be kind to autistic children