One Day This Kid
by Alexander Farah
Director: Alexander Farah
Director of Photography: Farhad Ghaderi
About the project
As told by filmmaker Alexander Farah through a deftly composed array of small yet pivotal moments, a first-generation Afghan Canadian man takes steps toward establishing an identity of his own while always conscious of his father's shadow.
Synopsis
The inspiration for this project stemmed from the late David Wojnarowicz’s “Untitled (One Day This Kid…)”. A text that, with such emotional precision, describes the story of a gay boy who grows up in a society that rejects him at all costs.
Screenings and Festivals
Times listed in America/Vancouver timezone
| Date | Time | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024, Sep 6 | 03:15PM | TIFFTIFF | — | |
| 2024, Sep 10 | 07:30AM | TIFFTIFF | — | |
| 2024, Sep 27 | 08:30PM | VIFFVIFF | — | |
| 2024, Sep 28 | 01:00PM | VIFFVIFF | — | |
| 2024, Oct 11 | 06:00PM | FestivalFestival du Nouveau Cinema | — | |
| 2024, Oct 17 | 04:00PM | FestivalFestival du Nouveau Cinema | — | |
| 2024, Oct 25 | 03:45PM | AFIAFI Fest | — | |
| 2025, Feb 23 | 08:00PM | SlamdanceSlamdance | — | |
| 2025, Feb 24 | 11:30AM | SlamdanceSlamdance | — | |
| 2025, Mar 8 | 12:30PM | SXSWSXSW | — | |
| 2025, Mar 11 | 01:15PM | SXSWSXSW | — | |
| 2025, Mar 23 | 01:00PM | InternationalInternational Film Festival of Ottawa | — | |
| 2025, Mar 30 | 08:55AM | ClevelandCleveland Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, Apr 26 | 02:15PM | OutshineOutshine Spring | — | |
| 2025, May 1 | 01:00PM | MilwaukeeMilwaukee Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, May 3 | 02:15PM | MilwaukeeMilwaukee Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, May 5 | 10:00AM | MilwaukeeMilwaukee Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, May 20 | 06:30PM | AsianAsian American Showcase | — | |
| 2025, May 24 | 04:00PM | SeattleSeattle Independent Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, Jun 13 | 04:00PM | ProvincetownProvincetown Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, Jun 14 | 10:30AM | ProvincetownProvincetown Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, Jun 15 | 12:00PM | VancouverVancouver Short Film Festival | — | |
| 2025, Jun 19 | 04:30PM | FutureFuture of Film Showcase | — | |
| 2025, Jun 25 | 07:00PM | RooftopRooftop Films | — | |
| 2025, Oct 15 | 07:30PM | Newfest,Newfest, Brooklyn New York | — | |
| 2025, Oct 16 - 17 | - | Tallgrass,Tallgrass, Kansas, USA | — | |
| 2025, Oct 16 - 19 | - | IrisIris Prize, Cardiff Wales | — |
Alexander Farah
Alexander Farah is an Afghan-Canadian director and editor whose work has screened at Berlinale, Telluride and Clermont-Ferrand. Alex excels in weaving narratives that resonate deeply with themes of yearning, family bonds, community spirit, and the journey towards healing. His unique talent lies in crafting stories that not only engage but also evoke profound emotional responses from his audience. His first short Sahar premiered at TIFF, while his most recent directing project Meet You At The Light won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Choice Award for Best Music Video at SXSW 2022, as well as the International Grand Prix at the Kinsale Shark Awards. The last film he edited, Motherland, won Best Canadian Short Film at TIFF in 2023. His editorial work has been recognized with six Vimeo staff picks, multiple Canadian Screen Award nominations, and features in esteemed publications like Nowness, D&AD, and Cannes YDA. His longstanding proficiency in editing readily informs his directing, enabling him to extract nuanced performances and capture essential moments with precision. Alexander holds a BFA in Film from Emily Carr University, and is pursuing his Masters in Film from York University. Past clients have included Zalando, Lululemon, and Doc Martens.
Production Co.
Producer
Co-Producers
Executive Producer
Associate Producer
Luis Guerra
Composer
Production Co.
Production Designer
Executive Producer
Martin Glegg
Executive Producer
Costume Designer
Distributor
Writer, Director
Co-Producers
Executive Producer
Executive Producer
Sound Designer
Director of Photography
Co-Producers
Executive Producer
Mojean Aria
Associate Producer
Michael Kuna
Colourist