ZENOFAR FATHIMA’S AWARD WINNING META-SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM AYAH RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM, PREMIERING IN INDIA, EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA DURING GLOBAL FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

ZENOFAR FATHIMA’S AWARD WINNING META-SPIRITUAL SHORT FILM AYAH RECEIVES INTERNATIONAL ACCLAIM, PREMIERING IN INDIA, EUROPE AND AUSTRALIA DURING GLOBAL FESTIVAL CIRCUIT

Faith in a higher power is a concept that transcends language, religion, and even culture. Ayah, in association with Firdaus Studio by A.R. Rahman, is a meta-spiritual short film produced in the United Arab Emirates by activist filmmaker and producer Zenofar Fathima. The short film, which is directed and conceptualized by Fathima, as well as written and directed by Afraah Farhana, and composed by music composer and singer Hiral Viradia, propagates an optimistic, universal message to those looking for a sliver of hope in times of hardship and despair. The project promises to tug at the spiritual heartstrings of its viewers, aptly fusing film and theater to do so. The award winning short is proudly under the patronage of Emirati princess, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sheikha Hend bint Faisal Al-Qasimi.

 

Just two months after its exclusive, star studded Dubai premiere at Novo Cinemas- which featured cast, crew, and prestigious guests such as musician and director at the A.R. Rahman Foundation Khatija Rahman. The film has managed to bag over 12 awards and 15 official selections worldwide to date, with its latest accolade being an Honorable Mention in California-based film festival Faith Fest.