Loading...

One Day This Kid

Director: Alexander Farah

Director of Photography: Farhad Ghaderi

Production Distribution Supported

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

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. Alex 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.

Wallop Film

Producer

Joaquin Cardoner

Co-Producers

Tempomedia

Executive Producer

Sebastien Galina

Associate Producer

Luis Guerra

Composer

Cyrus Reynolds

Production Co.

BOLDLY

Production Designer

Adriana Marchand

Executive Producer

Martin Glegg

Executive Producer

Kristoff Duxbury

Costume Designer

Matea Parasic

Writer, Director

Alexander Farah

Co-Producers

Nimruz Official

Executive Producer

Shelby Manton

Executive Producer

Geoff Manton

Sound Designer

Mark Dolmont

Director of Photography

Farhad Ghaderi

Co-Producers

Section 80

Executive Producer

Mojean Aria

Associate Producer

Michael Kuna

Colourist

Sam Gilling

One Day This Kid

For licensing and distribution

Contact us