07/08/2025
From Cannes to Melbourne… and now, Toronto.
What began as a whisper of a story tender, urgent, and deeply human has grown into something far larger than we ever imagined.
After the surreal honour of being recognised at the Festival de Cannes, and a heartfelt homecoming at the Melbourne International Film Festival, our film ALI now embarks on its next chapter: its North American premiere at none other than the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, officially selected for the Short Cuts competition.
https://www.tiff.net/films/short-cuts-2025-programme-04
To be included in this golden anniversary edition of TIFF is more than a milestone—it’s a quiet testament to the power of belief, collaboration, and the courage to tell stories that matter.
It’s a reminder that even the most intimate voices, born in silence, can resonate across oceans and find themselves on the world’s most revered stages.
Thank you to the visionary selection committee at TIFF for welcoming ALI into this extraordinary celebration of cinema.
Congratulations director Adnan Al Rajeev( ) Runout Films ( .films )and team ALI