2019 — Short FilmReleased
New Present
حاضر جديد
A short film about a relationship maintained across distance — following the small rituals, the delays, the things that get lost in translation between physical and hidden presence.
About the Film
A short film about a relationship maintained across distance — following the small rituals, the delays, the things that get lost in translation between physical and hidden presence.
Director's Note
I wanted to look at what digital connection actually feels like — not the idea of it, but the texture. The slight delay. The way you look at the screen instead of the person. The difference between being seen and being watched.
Research Process
Research Questions
- What does digital presence preserve and what does it lose?
- How does the interface change the nature of intimacy?
Process
The digital screen as a light source within the frame — treating the device as both subject and cinematographic tool.
Context
A portrait of contemporary migration — not the journey but the daily life of remaining connected.