Bahraini Filmmaker Aziz Altamimi Wins International Award for Short Film 'Influencer Inc.'

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Acclaimed Bahraini filmmaker Aziz Altamimi has received international recognition for his short film 'Influencer Inc.', winning the Golden Lion International Film Festival Award for Best Director - Short Film. The 10-minute feature, which competed against 400 films, explores the lives of social media influencers and features a star-studded cast. Altamimi expressed his gratitude and shock at winning the award, stating that news of his success "practically came from out of nowhere".

Key Takeaways:

  • Aziz Altamimi won the Golden Lion International Film Festival Award for Best Director - Short Film for his 10-minute feature 'Influencer Inc.'.
  • The short film explores the lives of social media influencers and features a star-studded cast, including Jasmin Mitchell, John Bowler, Rachel Stockdale, and Kitty Devlin.
  • Altamimi attributed the award to the talent and dedication of the actors, saying "They made me win the award... They have amazing name value and such good experience."
  • Altamimi is hoping to carry the momentum of the award to the Tees Valley International Film Festival 2025 in October, where Influencer Inc. will be screened.
  • The film festival aims to kick-start a new generation of creatives in the film industry and is one of the biggest in England.
  • Altamimi has a family legacy in the film industry, with his grandfather, father, and uncle all being part of the industry.

Statistics:

  • 400 films competed against Influencer Inc. for the Golden Lion International Film Festival Award.
  • 10 minutes is the length of the short film 'Influencer Inc.'.
  • The film features a star-studded cast, including 4 well-known actors.
  • 2025 is the year when Influencer Inc will be screened at the Tees Valley International Film Festival.

Sources:

  • GDN ( Gulf Daily News)