"Driving Ms. Saudi" Official Selection 2022 Marina Del Rey Film Festival.
If you want to know who to watch out for in the movie business, independent film festivals offer a look at some of the rising talent currently making waves in the industry.
That’s why Marina del Rey Film Festival announced the official selection of writer and director, Walid Chaya's short film, "Driving Ms. Saudi" for the 2022 screenings.
"Driving Ms. Saudi" screened in Los Angeles on June 21st, as part of the Marina del Rey Film Festival’s 2022 line-up.
The Short Indie screened alongside several other independent films.
Based on a stage sketch, and filmed in 2018, "Driving Ms. Saudi" is a humorous yet topical short film that shines a light on the changes introduced to Saudi Arabia’s law that allowed women to drive.
The film depicts a son trying to help his mother learn to drive for the first time behind the wheel, while also providing a subtle commentary on women’s rights.
The film’s accolades include several awards, such as winning Best Comedy Short at the WOW Film Fair Middle East and Best Comedy at the Asia South East Short Film Festival.
Additionally, the short film has been an official selection at multiple film festivals, including Sydney’s Indie Short Film Festival, Dubai’s Independent Film Festival and Verona’s International Film Fest.
Walid Chaya, the film’s writer, director and leading actor, has worked on multiple projects across film and television, including roles on hit shows such as "The Blacklist: Redemption" and "Madam Secretary."
When creating "Driving Ms. Saudi," Walid was inspired by the #women2drive movement that campaigned to ease the restrictions on women driving in Saudi Arabia.
Currently in its 11th year, the Marina del Rey Film Festival celebrates independent films from around the world and across multiple genres and themes.
"Driving Ms. Saudi," the awardwinning indie film and official selection for Marina del Rey Film Festival 2022!
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