IN DEFENSE OF CIVIL SOCIETY
Directed by Rafeh Mahmud
Written by Rafeh & Rouvan Mahmud
Written by Rafeh & Rouvan Mahmud
17 OFFICIAL SELECTIONS — 2 AWARD WINS FOR BEST NARRATIVE SHORT & BEST EDITING, 5 NOMINATIONS FOR BEST DARK COMEDY, including ONE GRAND JURY NOMINEE for BEST DIRECTOR and 3 HONOURABLE MENTIONS.
DIVERSITY IN CANNES 2021, SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL 2021, SF INDIESHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, OREGON SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2021 WINNER, MOSAIC INTERNATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2021, RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, GEORGIA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL, SOCIAL IMPACT FILM FESTIVAL, GREAT CANADIAN COMEDY FILM FESTIVAL, INDIE SHORTS MAG FILM FESTIVAL 2021, HALO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, TORONTO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF CIFT, INDIE BOOM, URBAN VISIONS FILM FESTIVAL, BLACKBIRD FILM FESTIVAL, FLICKFAIR ON DEMAND FILM FESTIVAL, ART OF BROOKLYN, DUMBO FILM FESTIVAL 2021 SEMI-FINALIST.
PRESS
“I was entranced and disturbed. The incisive commentary on the way immigrants and “others” are viewed in this country is startlingly prescient and deeply necessary.” RODNEY PIATT, Sarasota Programmer.
“This short film rocks. Just wanted to let you know.” RONNIE TERRELL WILLIAMS, Slamdance Programmer.
“This acerbic political satire is an emotional incisive denouncement of white privilege, profiling, and Islamophobia.” Sarasota Film Festival Staff.
“This was some of the best acting I've seen in an independent short. The story was unique and interesting...The production value was great and the score helpful. “ Tallgrass Film Festival Selection Committee.
CREW
Produced by: Rafeh Mahmud, Ellis Hubschman, Ahad Lakhani, Ali Keller & Nick Gammon
Director of Photography: Ellis Hubschman
Gaffer & Key Grip: Christian Scutt
Costume Designer: Olivia Hern
Production Designer: Nate Garner
1st AC: Sarah Penson
2nd AC & DIT: Davis Clenney
Script Supervisor: Meghan Greisbeck
On Set Sound Mixer: Matt Bunker
Set Dresser: Franke Terrone
Composer: Will Marshall
Editor: Rafeh Mahmud
Colorist: Brian Sullivan
Sound Designer & Mixer: Eric Brown
Hair & Make Up: Morgan Everson
Director of Photography: Ellis Hubschman
Gaffer & Key Grip: Christian Scutt
Costume Designer: Olivia Hern
Production Designer: Nate Garner
1st AC: Sarah Penson
2nd AC & DIT: Davis Clenney
Script Supervisor: Meghan Greisbeck
On Set Sound Mixer: Matt Bunker
Set Dresser: Franke Terrone
Composer: Will Marshall
Editor: Rafeh Mahmud
Colorist: Brian Sullivan
Sound Designer & Mixer: Eric Brown
Hair & Make Up: Morgan Everson
