The Passenger
Anees Akram is a first-generation Palestinian-American living in Washington D.C, working as a Ride-Share driver to make ends meet. He feels aimless and trapped by his circumstances until a mysterious passenger enters his car.
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Ramzi GharbiDirector
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Ramzi GharbiScreenwriter
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Ramzi GharbiProducer
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Johnny EnglishProducer
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Adam HoloubekDirector Of Photography & Gaffer
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Pete JaramilloActors
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Nazanin SadeActors
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Mebil RosalesEditor
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Alejandro NinaSound Recordist
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Houcine BoussaberAssistant Director
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Joe KurtzKey Grip
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Kiry MurrayAssistant Camera Operator
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Fernando HurdleProduction Assistants
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Joel KahleProduction Assistants
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Project Type:Short
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Genres:Drama
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Completion Date:June 25, 2023
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:Digital
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:Yes
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Student Project:No
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Washington D.C International Cinema FestivalWashington D.C
Best Narrative Short -
Independent Shorts AwardsLos Angeles
United States
Honorable Mention -
Lift-Off Global NetworkLos Angeles
United States
Official Selection
An Arab American Filmmaker and Writer based in Washington D.C
The Passenger is a short film exploring themes of loneliness, purposeless, and heartbreak.