Synopsis: A university student is absurdly interrogated in his home by a stalker and two assistants over an old social media post he made. But there are strange similarities to a play he is acting in. As Zain’s interrogation plays out, the line between fiction and reality blurs, and he slowly realizes that everything he does is being watched, leaving him to wonder who is truly watching.
We need your support to ensure that this exciting and innovative short film can be ready for its premiere screening!
You’ve Seen It On TV will launch on September 28 during the Toronto Palestinian Film Festival (TPFF) 2025 at TIFF Lightbox, and your donation can help make this happen.
You’ve Seen It On T V is the second film by brilliant Palestinian writer/director Rimah Jabr, and was commissioned by TPFF as part of an initiative to address anti-Palestinian racism through creative and thought-provoking storytelling. It takes place in a surreal theatrical world untethered to any fixed time or geography.
We completed shooting from July 29 to August 2, with a large crew and cast volunteering their time, talent and expertise, including constructing a complete stage set for the protagonist's apartment! Their personal generosity was matched by financial and in-kind support from TPFF, as well as from our partners at Arri Rental Canada, Charles Street Video, and LIFT, who all made our shoot possible. Now we are entering the crucial post-production phase.
However, making a film is costly, and we need your support. Your donation will directly fund editing, sound, colour correction, finishing touches, and promotion, while also helping cover production costs, including paying the technicians in the theatre where we filmed. and while we remain determined to see this project through, we need $10,000 to cover these costs and complete post-production.
Every donation helps, no matter how small! We are seeking support from individuals and organizations who share our commitment to art, equity, and cultural resistance. This is not only a film with a strong message—it is also a piece of innovative cinema with plans to tour international film festivals, reaching diverse audiences around the world. Its confirmed screening at this year's TPFF already offers a significant platform for visibility, discussion, and critical engagement. You can be part of this important journey
Please donate today and share widely with your friends and contacts. Thank you so much for joining the You’ve Seen It On TV supporter team!
Writer and Director Rimah Jabr
The Production Designer: Bianca Guimarães
DP Gui Morilha
Cast:
Mark Cassidy
Ameer Idreis
Iris Rhian
Aaron White
Kate Lushington
Kari Pederson
Robert McNeely
Nada Abu Saleh
