Private Project

The Choice

After her Emirati father passed away, Lauren is asked to fly to the UAE for the first time to meet with her long-lost family, and settle her father's inheritance. However, in order to claim her right she is asked to cleanse her father's "mistake" that estranged him for years.

  • Eman Talal Alsayed
    Director
  • Eman Talal Alsayed
    Writer
  • Eman Talal Alsayed
    Producer
  • Sabrina Anderson
    Key Cast
  • Viraj David
    Key Cast
  • Ibraheem Khemeiri
    Key Cast
  • Mwary Abdullah
    Key Cast
  • Abdaulla Alhemairi
    Key Cast
  • Khaled Almane
    Key Cast
  • Bart Perez
    Director of Photography
  • Noura AlMansori
    Editor
  • Alicia Gonzalez
    Executive Producer
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Runtime:
    10 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2016
  • Country of Origin:
    United Arab Emirates
  • Country of Filming:
    United Arab Emirates
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Dubai International Film Festival
    Dubai
    United Arab Emirates
    December 11, 2016
    World Premiere
  • Zayed University Middle East Film Festival
    Abu Dhabi
    United Arab Emirates
    May 1, 2017
  • Beirut International Film Festival
    Beirut
    Lebanon
    October 6, 2017
  • Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
    Florida
    United States
    October 30, 2017
  • Laughlin International Film Festival
    Nevada
    United States
    October 14, 2017
Distribution Information
  • Image Nation Abu Dhabi
    Country: United Arab Emirates
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Eman Talal Alsayed

I’m a graduate from Zayed University Abu Dhabi. My Major was Communication and Media Sciences, specialized in Film Making, and I got a Minor Degree in Literature. I have been writing stories ever since I was 15 years old. Filmmaking is my passion and I am always working on new ideas for films.

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Director Statement

After hearing so many stories of foreigner women marrying local men and trying to adapt to the culture I was inspired to create a character that challenges the Emirati traditions. Lauren, the half Emirati half American girl was the ideal example of trying to fit into the culture. I wanted to put her in a situation that would be logical yet confusing in its nature. I also wanted to have a story that could connect not only with the UAE audience but also with the international audience.