OUT OF THE SHADOWS

Out of the shadows is a deeply vulnerable look at the distance between the person we present to the world and who we are in private. It’s an unflinching story about the fragile nature of trust , the burden of hidden compulsion , and the ultimate, agonizing choice between retreating into shame or taking the terrifying first steps toward real, radical intimacy.

This film is a raw and honest portrayal of a couple facing the fallout of a difficult truth. It explores how addiction and the fear of being seen can fracture even the strongest bond, and asks what it truly takes to fight for love when everything you've hidden is laid bare.

Director: Mariam Elhouli
DOP: Fred El-Harris
Production: Wattletree Production
Co-Producer: Hyperia Production
Executive Producer: Richard Stal
Post: GM Studio
Edit / Color / Sound: Jibran Malik

Actors

Eion Chigros-Xeni - Emir
Allie Helsemans – Selin
Marijana Cancar - Fatma
Lucia Bitonti – Dr Leyla
Mussa – Young Emir

Extras

Serkan Tokgoz
Faouzi Daghistani
Glen McBride
Lilly Ross
Carter Kingston
Juniper Stockdale
Jude Goldsworthy
Iphi Lawrence
Michael Tanti
Vanessa Zunic
Bella Tocci
Myrra Youniss
Stefano Calabro

Crew

Mariam El-Houli - Director
Omar Hawari – 1st AD
Sandra Grulli – 2nd AD
Fred El-Harris – DOP
Richard Stal – Producer
Post: GM Studio
Colorist: Jibran Malik
Sound Design: Jibran Malik
Rebecca Hines – Hair/Makeup
Kerrie-Anne Gaia – Set Dresser/Runner
Michael Tanti – Film Score Composer
Hyperia Co production team

Special Thanks

Quest Apartments
Eureka Apartments
Picnicc Café
Dennaoui Lawyers
Panna Thai
Phaarez and Sarah Ali