Cigarettes

Official Selection, SXSW Pilot Competition 2025

While awaiting her college decision, Nora sees Ali outside a gas station asking for cigarettes and impulsively buys him a pack. What starts as a small gesture quickly escalates when she decides to spend the day helping him settle a pressing debt.

Writer / Director: Sarah Mokh

Executive Producers: Laith Nakli, Ahmed Musiol, Abubakar Khan, Bethany McHugh, Affects Next Day's Work

Producer: Elaine Tunnat, Amanda Pinto

Cinematographer: Robert E. Newman

Editor: Imran J. Khan, Jake Nathanson, Peter Campbell

Production Designer: Maddie Jones

Sound Designer: Ander Agudo

Music: Adrian Perez

Principal Cast: Laith Nakli, Nada Shehata, Ramon Nunez, Patrick Boyle, Atif Youssef, Hend Ayoub