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WHAT WE HIDE

WHAT YOU HIDE HIDES YOU TOO

A true story about a tortured Somali man, Abdi, suffering from PTSD as he struggles to win his father's love and fulfil his potential.

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A collaboration with Barber Green Digital, Yard Nine and Dahabshiil Transfer Services Ltd.

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Written and directed by Alexander Osman.​

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FESTIVALS

[BIFA QUALIFYING] Kino London Short Film Festival - Semi-Finalist

[BIFA QUALIFYING] Mansfield Town Film Festival

Neurodiverse/Disabled Voices Award - Nominee

Best Performance in a Leading Role (Jay Junior) - Nominee

London Movie Awards

Best Drama - Winner

Athens International Monthly Art Film Festival

Best Short Film - Winner

IndieX Film Festival

Best Drama Short

New York Film & Female Actress Award

Best Short Film - Winner

Indie Short Fest

Best Drama Short - Winner

Best Sound Design - Winner

Brookyln International Shorts Awards - Semi-Finalist

Cal Film Festival

Best Narrative Short (Grand Jury Prize) - Winner

Best Actor (Jay Junior) - Winner

YETI Filmfest - Semi-Finalist

Filmonaco - Semi-Finalist

AREA51 Film Festival - Semi-Finalist

ICEBERG Film Awards - Semi-Finalist

Film Revolution - Semi-Finalist

Cleveland Arthouse Film Awards - Semi-Finalist

Calgary Indie Film Awards - Semi-Finalist

Brooklyn International Shorts Awards - Semi-Finalist

RED MOVIE AWARDS - Official Selection

Portobello Film Festival - Official Selection
Lausanne International Film Festival - Official Selection

Rapport Festival - Official Selection

Rome Prisma Film Awards - Official Selection

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