The Rain Lady (2024) - Trailer

Live Action & Animation, Drama

Director / Writer / Assistant Editor / Score Composer

The Rain Lady is a Dodge College thesis film currently on its international festival run.

When Noor, an undocumented Arab immigrant, and her five-year-old daughter Yara encounter a day that spirals with difficulties due to Noor's undocumented status, they navigate feeling voiceless, powerless, and alienation in the U.S. by envisioning a folk tale that brings them hope.

Independent Shorts Awards (2025):
- Best Indie Film (April ’25)
- Best Student Female Director (April ’25)
- Best Original Story (April ’25)
- Best Short of the Season (Runner Up) (April ’25)
- Nominee for Best Student Film of the Year (2025)
1st Place Winner at the Social Justice Film Festival Competition by CAIRS x Watermelon Pictures (2024)
Official Selection at the Oscars-Qualifying Asian World Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival (2024)
Official Selection at 24th International Student Film and Video Festival (ISFVF) in Beijing, China Hosted by the Beijing Film Academy (2025)
Official Selection at Hollywood international Diversity Festival (2025)
Official Selection at Los Angeles Diversity Film Festival (2025)
Official Screening by the Hollyoud Club (2025)
Official Selection at IndieX Film Festival (2025)
Official Selection at Dam Shorts Film Festival (2025)
Official Selection at the Zonta Film Festival (2026)