Poster for Candle in the Wind, written by Tarek Abdullah, AFIN 2019

Screenplay

Candle in the Wind

Written by Tarek Abdullah

AFIN 2019 Semi-Finalist

  • 2019
  • 14pp
  • Australia
  • English
Australian

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Synopsis

A young man tries all his options to set foot in his dream career but they all fall flat. When he loses all his hopes and is about to give up, a miracle happens and he lands on his dream job.

What makes this one special

  • 2 awards at other festivalsChanging Face International Film Festival 2019 · Colortape International Film Festival 2019

Also selected at

2 awards across 2 other festivals

  1. WinnerChanging Face International Film Festival 2019Monthly Winner for March 2019 - Best Short Screenplay · 2019
  2. WinnerColortape International Film Festival 2019Best Short Screenplay

Recorded by the filmmaker on their entry.

Placings

Recognised in this category at AFIN 2019, as announced that season.

  • Best Original Screenplay Semi-Finalist

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