An Evening with Laila (2021) - 10min

Director/Producer: Haya Alghanim

Editor: Waleed Alqahtani

A short documentary about the life and true story of Laila Abdulaziz, a pioneer of music in the Arabian Gulf and staple of Kuwaiti history who had a vision for the future that no one was ready for, not even herself.

Distributed by MAD Solutions (MENA)

Official Selections:

  • Columbia University Film Festival (2021)

  • Malmö Arab Film Festival (2021)

  • Arab Film Festival - Arab American National Museum (2021)

  • Arab Film Festival - Arab Film and Media Institute (2021)

  • Sharjah Film Platform - Sharjah Art Foundation (2021)

  • Al Ain Film Festival (2022)

  • Dance Camera West (2022)

  • Alexandria Short Film Festival (2022)

  • LatinArab International Film Festival (2022)

  • Oaxaca FilmFest (2022)

  • Toronto Arab Film Festival (2022)

  • On Art Film Festival (2022)

  • CineMAS - Manarat Al Saadiyat (2022)

  • Arab Film Festival Zurich (2022)

  • St. John’s International Women’s Film Festival (2022)

  • Silk Road International Film Festival (2022)

  • Saudi Film Festival (2023)

  • Edinburgh Short Film Festival (2023)

  • Bahrain Film Festival (2023)

  • Short Film Program - House of Arts - Expo City Dubai (2025)

Winner:

  • Audience Award - Columbia University Film Festival

  • Best International Documentary - Alexandria Short Film Festival