Hello, I am the Writer & Director of ' Stitches ' - a short film about a joyful dressmaker and his feisty niece who defy a wedding dress ban by smuggling them as shisha (hookah) packing paper, but the harsh realities of war disrupt their plans. This film celebrates the beauty of Arab community and finding laughter in tragedy. If you know me, you know I love to bring a lighthearted energy everywhere I go and this film isn't any different.

I hope you enjoy our story and that you join us for the ride! After a treacherous few months of finishing ' Stitches', now is the time for our next big step: getting the short film seen! 

This is where you come in 🥰🪡

Mainstream lighthearted stories about Arab communities are rare - with your help, we can promote 'Stitches' through film festivals and online media. We are excited to submit ' Stitches' to as many film festivals around the world that we can raise money for.

I hope you take a minute to check out the perks we'd like to gift you for each contribution or to share this campaign with your friends and family!

Talk soon 💖🪡

Deena A. Alsaweer