Cigarettes

While awaiting her college decision, Nora sees Ali outside a gas station asking for cigarettes and impulsively buys him a pack. What starts as a small gesture quickly escalates when she decides to spend the day helping him settle a pressing debt.

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Credits

Director:

Sarah Mokh

Executive Producer:

Laith Nakli, Ahmed Musiol, Abubakar Khan

Producer:

Elaine Tunnat, Amanda Pinto

Screenwriter:

Sarah Mokh

Cinematographer:

Robert E. Newman

Editor:

Imran J. Khan, Jake Nathanson, Peter Campbell

Production Designer:

Maggie Jones

Sound Designer:

Ander Agudo

Music:

Adrian Perez

Principal Cast:

Laith Nakli, Nada Shehata, Ramon Nunez, Patrick Boyle

Additional Credits:

Costume Designer: Nadya Laska, Associate Producer: Jake Nathanson, Assistant Producer: PJ Adzima, Colorist: Jared Rosenthal, First Assistant Director: Saro Melero Bonnin, Second Assistant Director: Luana Borges, First Assistant Camera: Andrew Lin, Second Assistant Camera: Jake Nathanson, Gaffer: Ace Buckley, Key Grip: Samon Siripanichgon

Contact

Distributor:

NA
sarahdmokh@gmail.com

Public Film Contact:

Sarah Mokh
Muslim Cynic Productions
sarahdmokh@gmail.com

Publicity Contact:

Ahmed Musiol
ahmed@salamstranger.com
2623449700

Sales Agent:

NA
NA

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2025
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Runtime:
16 mins