Three Veils
Logline
Three young Middle-Eastern women living in the U.S, each with her own personal story.
Synopsis
Leila is engaged to be married, however as the wedding night approaches, she becomes less and less sure of how her life is playing out. Amira is a very devout Muslim, but is dealing with her deep repressions about her intimate feelings toward women. Nikki is acting out her promiscuity as she battles her own demons after a tragic death in the family. As the film progresses, all three stories unfold and blend into each other as connections are revealed between the three women.
Festivals
Outstanding Artistic Achievement Film Out San Diego - San Diego 2012
Best Film
S.F International Women's Film Festival - 2011
Portland International Women's Film Festival - Portland 2011
Honolulu LGBT Film Festival - Honolulu 2011
ARPA International Film Festival - Hollywood 2011
Best LGBT Film NYC International Film Festival - New York 2011
Written & Directed by Rolla Salbek
Produced by Ahmad Zahra
Edited by Fahmi Farahat
Stars Sheetal Sheth, Angela Zahra, Mercedes Mason
Executive Producers Brad Hagen & Mohannad Malas
Associate Producers Fahmi Farahat & Yusuf Yenil
1st Assistant Director Fahmi Farahat
Line Producer Jeremy Elliott
Music by Vicente Avella
Cinematography by John Frost
Casting by Sherrie Henderson & Dan Velez
Production Design by Jon Texas
Music Supervisor Jody Friedman
Cast Erick Avari, Madline Tabar, Sammy Sheik, Jesse Garcia & Salwa Shaker