The Unlucky Hamster
Fall Grants 2019 - Post-Production Stage
Synopsis
Fluffy is a cute little hamster who just can’t catch a break! Every day he patiently waits in his cage at the pet store for someone to pick him. Dreaming of a new home, he thinks he has finally been rescued when a mysterious man approaches. But poor Fluffy’s dream soon turns into a living nightmare, as his new owner has ulterior motives for the purchase.
Credits
- Director
- Abdulaziz Khashabi
- Screenwriter
- Abdulaziz Khashabi
- Producer
- Abdulla Al Janahi, Fabian Loing
- Production Company
- Green Tree Productions, Lumine Studio
About the Director
Abdulaziz Mohammed Khashabi is a Qatari engineer and filmmaker. He graduated from the University of Portsmouth in the UK and holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering. He has a passion for animation films, ever since he grew up watching cartoons and Disney classics. Abdulaziz aims to become one of the best-known animation filmmakers in the region. He has written numerous scripts including a feature film, several short films, and a 15-episode traditional Qatari series. He is known for his short film 'The Unlucky Hamster', which won the Made in Qatar Special Jury Award at the Ajyal Film Festival 2019. In addition, he has directed and produced other short animated films