watch TrailerSimo
a film by
Aziz Zoromba
23 min / Drama
Canada
Simo and Emad’s brotherhood is filled with competition and jealousy.
In a desire to prove his popularity and his capabilities to his older brother, Simo sneakily takes over Emad’s online gaming channel. However, his actions take a dangerous turn that may seriously impact the future of their family.
In a desire to prove his popularity and his capabilities to his older brother, Simo sneakily takes over Emad’s online gaming channel. However, his actions take a dangerous turn that may seriously impact the future of their family.
Cast
Basel El-Rayes, Seif El-Rayes, Aladeen TawfeekCrew
Screenwriter: Aziz Zoromba
DOP: Alexandre Nour Desjardins
Editor: Omar Elhamy, Aziz Zoromba
Original Title: سيمو
Production Company(ies):
Scarab Films
Producer(s):
Production Company(ies):
Scarab Films
Producer(s):
Rosalie Chicoine Perreault
Toronto International Film Festival, Canada
Sundance Film Festival, US (World premiere)
Berlin International Film Festival, Germany (European premiere)
Palm Springs ShortFest, US
Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film Festival, Spain
Durban International Film Festival, South Africa
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Canada
Whistler Film Festival, Canada
Festival International du Dinéma Francophone en Acadie, Canada
South Western International Film Festival, Canada
Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival, Greece
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival, Canada
Festival Carrousel de Rimouski, Canada
Aspen ShortFest, US
Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma, Canada
Festival REGARD, Canada
Reel2Reel Vancouver, Canada
Filmfest Dresden, Germany
International Film Festival of Ottawa, Canada
Festival De Cinéma Vues D’afrique, Canada
The Corner Seats International Film Festival, India
Norwegian Short Film Festival, Norway
Zawya Shorts, Egypt
New Directors New Films, Portugal
CineFest Miskolc, Hungary
Sharjah Film Platform, UAE
Beirut Shorts International Film Festival, Lebanon
Tehran International Short Film Festival, Iran
Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, US
Regard: Saguenay International Short Film Festival, Canada
Melbourne International Short Film Festival, Australia
Sarajevo Film Festival, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cairo International Shorts Film Festival, Egypt
Imedghassen Film Festival, Algeria
Sundance Film Festival, US (World premiere)
Berlin International Film Festival, Germany (European premiere)
Palm Springs ShortFest, US
Cinema Jove - Valencia International Film Festival, Spain
Durban International Film Festival, South Africa
Festival du Nouveau Cinéma, Canada
Whistler Film Festival, Canada
Festival International du Dinéma Francophone en Acadie, Canada
South Western International Film Festival, Canada
Psarokokalo International Short Film Festival, Greece
Łı́ı́dlı̨ı̨ Kų́ę́ Film Festival, Canada
Festival Carrousel de Rimouski, Canada
Aspen ShortFest, US
Rendez-Vous Québec Cinéma, Canada
Festival REGARD, Canada
Reel2Reel Vancouver, Canada
Filmfest Dresden, Germany
International Film Festival of Ottawa, Canada
Festival De Cinéma Vues D’afrique, Canada
The Corner Seats International Film Festival, India
Norwegian Short Film Festival, Norway
Zawya Shorts, Egypt
New Directors New Films, Portugal
CineFest Miskolc, Hungary
Sharjah Film Platform, UAE
Beirut Shorts International Film Festival, Lebanon
Tehran International Short Film Festival, Iran
Mizna's Twin Cities Arab Film Festival, US
Regard: Saguenay International Short Film Festival, Canada
Melbourne International Short Film Festival, Australia
Sarajevo Film Festival, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Cairo International Shorts Film Festival, Egypt
Imedghassen Film Festival, Algeria
Best Canadian Film Award (Canadian Oscar-Qualifying Award) at the Toronto International Film Festival
Audience Award at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
Audience Award at the South Western International Film Festival
Special Mention at the Festival Regard
Audience Award and Best Film Award at Zawya Shorts
Denis Villeneuve's Favorite Short at Prends Ça Court! Gala
Canadian Screen Award for the Best Live-Action Short
Special Jury Award for an International Short Film at the Cairo International Shorts Film Festival
Audience Award at the Festival du Nouveau Cinéma
Audience Award at the South Western International Film Festival
Special Mention at the Festival Regard
Audience Award and Best Film Award at Zawya Shorts
Denis Villeneuve's Favorite Short at Prends Ça Court! Gala
Canadian Screen Award for the Best Live-Action Short
Special Jury Award for an International Short Film at the Cairo International Shorts Film Festival
