Shaya

Awareness Short Film

Shaya

Awareness Short Film

A dramatic awareness film telling the story of Hamad, who experiences abuse from his parents during childhood, and revealing how moments of cruelty can continue to affect a person long after they grow up.

Moving between Hamad’s childhood and adult life, the film shows that abuse does not end when the moment passes. Its emotional and psychological impact can remain deeply embedded in a person’s character and influence the way they relate to themselves and others.

Project Type
Awareness Short Film

Subject
The Lasting Impact of Childhood Abuse

Presented For
Falah Al-Hajraf Festival

Production Year
2022

Location
Kuwait

MR FOCUS Role
Direction & Creative Supervision

Creative & Visual Approach

The film uses a dramatic narrative connecting the past with the present, gradually revealing the relationship between Hamad’s childhood experiences and the person he becomes as an adult.

Performance-driven storytelling, intimate close-ups, and restrained moments of silence communicate the characters’ inner emotions, while the dramatic visual atmosphere reflects fear, psychological pressure, and memories that remain present despite the passage of time.

The film delivers a clear awareness message: the moment of abuse may end, but its impact on a child can last for years.

Key Credits

Written by
Hessa Al-Farhan

Directed by
Sulaiman Redha

Cast
Jassim Boushehri
Hajar
Mousa Bahman
Bader bin Abdullah

Production Manager
Mohammed Al-Fadhli

Production Coordinator
Marzouq Al-Marzouq

Sound Engineer
Khaled Al-Ajlan

Makeup Artist
Amal

Editor
Mahmoud Abdulsamee

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