SIMO سيمو

The rivalry between Egyptian teenage brothers reaches dangerous heights in TIFF 2022’s Best Canadian Short.

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Following the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, @shortoftheweek named SIMO among their favourites of the festival. “Needless
“We wanted to incorporate shots that made our audience feel like they were watching a video game cutscene directly from
“I think it’s a message of hope” | Aladeen Tawfeek shares his thoughts on the ending of Simo🎵🎤. — “Je pense que c’est u
Basel El Rayes shares with us his favourite scene in @simoshortfilm & the reaction of his father. 🫂❤️ —— Basel El Rayes
When our lives seem of no value, remember that we have each other. @simoshortfilm is a personal exploration of teenage
The one and only @alexandre_nour 👑 | Director of photography 📸 @by.rabz
🇧🇪 Belgium Premiere this sunday 17/09 @cuttogent | Sphinx Theatre 📸 @by.rabz
Projection aujourd’hui à Lyon, France. @filmoramax 🇫🇷
Qayqub Jury Prize winner at the @torontoarabfilm 📸 @by.rabz
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Festivals & Awards
50+ Festivals | 25+ Awards Canadian Screen Awards, 2023 | Best Live Action Short — OSCAR® QUALIFYING AWARD Toronto International Film Festival, 2022 | Best Canadian Short — OSCAR® QUALIFYING AWARD Sundance Film Festival, 2023 | World Premiere — Vimeo Unofficial Award for Best International Short Berlinale Generation, 2023 | European Premiere, Generation 14plus Melbourne International Film Festival | Oceania Premiere Gala Prends Ça Court! Montréal, Québec | 8 Awards including Denis Villeneuve’s Favorite Short Award (…)
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