Mujtaba Zaki Alhejji
Saudi Arabia

About the Film
After young Adam accidentally bursts a football, he ventures into the market on an unexpected mission to earn enough money for a new ball and regain his teammates’ trust. A touching tale of determination, innocence, and friendship born from a simple act of redemption.

Year: 2024
Runtime: 12 minutes
Director: Mujtaba Zaki Alhejji
Writers: Zaki Abdullah Alhejji, Mujtaba Zaki Alhejji
Producer: Zaki Abdullah Alhejji
Cast: Adam Muhammed Alnajjar, Rayan Abdullah Alnajjar, Zaki Abdullah Alhejji

Mujtaba Zaki Alhejji is a Saudi filmmaker from Al-Ahsa. He has directed several short films screened at international festivals. His short Conscience won Best Film for Children and Youth at the SIFF (2023), establishing him as a promising voice in Saudi independent cinema.