NEWS & UPDATES 2006                                                                       Press Releases: 2004 / 2005 / 2006 / 2007

  • Zahra Pictures to release "Sadaqa" a film by Egyptian American Filmmaker Wesam Nassar
  • Zahra Pictures in post-production of Fahmi Farahat's Documentary film "Saudis in America"
  • Zahra Pictures to release Bita Shafipour's short film "Color of Friend"
  • Zahra Pictures to release the second volume of "Uncle Abdo's Stories"

11/10/06 Zahra Pictures to release "Sadaqa" a film by Egyptian American Filmmaker Wesam Nassar...

Zahra Pictures is preparing to release "Sadaqa", the directorial debut of Egyptian American filmmaker Wesam Nassar. This documentary film follows a group of Muslims after 9/11 in their mission to fulfill a religious belief... Sadaqa. The film gives us an in-depth look at one of the fundamental foundations of the fastest growing religion in the world, Islam. Wesam is a graduate of USC film school. The film is produced by Ahmad Zahra and Executive Produced by Mohannad Malas. The film will be released in January 2007.

11/10/06 Zahra Pictures in post-production of Fahmi Farahat's Documentary film "Saudis in America"...

Saudi filmmaker Fahmi Farahat is currently in post production of his feature film debut, "Saudis in America". In this film he explores some of the more controversial topics surrounding Saudis. This is the first film that gives voice to Saudis and allows them to speak freely about their culture, faith and ideologies. The film is Produced by Ahmad Zahra and Executive Produced by Mohannad Malas. It is slated for a 2007 release.

11/01/06 Zahra Pictures to release Bita Shafipour's short film "Color of Friend"...

Zahra Pictures acquired the short film "Color of Friend" by Iranian American Filmmaker Bita Shafipour. The film tells the story of an Iranian woman who finds a new inspiration in her art by falling in love. Bita is a graduate of the University of Southern California (USC). She has a bachelor's of Art. The film will be released in 2007.

11/01/06 Zahra Pictures to release the second volume of "Uncle Abdo's Stories"...

Zahra Pictures will release the second volume of "Uncle Abdo's Stories", an Arabic animation series by Jordanian production company Green Dome Animation. This DVD will feature five new stories inspired by Islamic tradition and will be subtitled into English to help children learn Arabic while enjoying the captivating images and stories. The DVD will be released in December 2006.