The Idealist

“The Idealist” captures a pivotal moment in the life of Mike, an aspiring actor known for his flawless performances. In a high-stakes casting audition, his rehearsed perfection falters, and he fumbles over his lines. Frustration gives way to a moment of vulnerability, as he abandons his script and lets his true emotions take the stage.


  • Amr Moamen
    Director
    Director of Amany short film
  • Amr Moamen
    Writer
    Writer of Amany short film
  • Amr Moamen
    Producer
    Producer of Amany short film
  • Kamila Suleymanova
    Director of Photography
  • Molly Biggs
    Production Designer
  • Amr Moamen
    Video Editor
    Editor of Amany short film
  • Zennic
    Music Composer
  • Molly Biggs
    1st Assistant Director
  • Abhinav Thakur
    Gaffer & Grip
  • Peidra James
    Gaffer & Grip
  • Vahid Salehizadeh
    Sound Recordist
  • Alex Thompson
    Sound Design and Mixing
  • Amr Moamen
    Colorist
    Colourist of Amany short film
  • Steave Sidibe
    Key Cast
    "Mike"
  • Madison Lafontaine
    Key Cast
    "N/A"
  • Project Type:
    Experimental, Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Drama, fantasy, experimental
  • Runtime:
    4 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 1, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    50 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Canada
  • Country of Filming:
    Canada
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    4:3
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - George Brown College
  • AltFF Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    NA
    Nominated for Best Student Film in Super Short Film Category
  • AltFF Alternative Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    NA
    Nominated for Best Actor in Super Short Film Category
  • Toronto Short Film Festival
    Toronto
    Canada
    March 13, 2024
    North American Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Amr Moamen

An independent filmmaker and director who worked on multiple short films and documentaries. I'm proud to provide a new perspective that might open endeavours and intrigue the mind to think of what's going with oneself and open paths to success and awareness.

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Director Statement

I discovered that one of the most unspoken words of all time are the thoughts we don't speak.

Perfectionism is a common phenomenon that grows more in survival communities. I used symbolism to portray this human experience of self-criticism, hatred, and love. The character earns a clue of his issues, as well as overcome them in a fantasy environment where the mind is the operator.