MEERA ALMIDFA

Meera plays Maha, the lead character in Image Nation Abu Dhabi’s upcoming Feature Film; a family comedy that is a joint venture between the UAE and Saudi. It’s also an Emirati female-driven project, and it will have a worldwide theatrical release on July 4, 2024.

It follows a Saudi-Emirati family as they make the final preparations for a Eid getaway in Abu Dhabi. An unexpected turn of events on their day of travel changes things drastically for the parents, but not wanting to disappoint their three young children, they decide to go ahead as planned.

What ensues is a roller-coaster ride of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings as they hurtle through uncharted parenting territory, a theme park, and Eid gatherings with relatives. Through the chaos, they discover unity as a family.

Aali Almakam is a 30-episode TV Show that is still screening on Sama Dubai TV since early 2022. Meera plays Hessa, a determined young college girl with a single father and three sisters. The show is a tale of different families and how their stories intertwine.

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All Episodes available to be watched on official streaming site Awaan: TV Show Link

It was also LIVE-STREAMED on Youtube on the Official Awaan Account which has 1.1M Subscribers
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Interview with Meera Almidfa on Awaan:
Eid Morning Interview

Meera was featured as a Lead Character “Girl on The Train” in the opening and ending scenes of the official music video for Expo 2020.

Written and directed by Abdulrahman Almadani, starring Meera Almidfa, Huda Alghanem, and Abdulla Al-Hemeiri.

Meera plays the lead - Hessa - who comes back to her family home after a brawl with her husband. The story unfolds as the next days bring back memories of the past that clash with the present…or do they.

The official Monster Film page with all updates can be found here:
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The Monster has won two awards and has screened in 14 film festivals.

Festival list:
1. Short to the Point International Film Festival, Romania (October 2021) 2. Jaipur International Film Festival, India (7-11 January 2022)
3. Al Ain Film Festival (23-27 January 2022) - Certificate of Appreciation
4. Alexandria Short Film Festival (10-16 February 2022)
5. World of Women Film Fair Middle East (8 March 2022) - Best Short Drama Award
6. Youth Pavilion - Expo 2020 Dubai (24 March 2022)
7. Hollywood Arab Film Festival (25-30 April 2022)
8. Saudi Film Festival (2-9 June 2022)
9. CineMAS (6-12 June 2022)
10. Arab Film Festival Rotterdam (15-19 June 2022)
11. Cinema Akil (4 December 2022)
12. Lift Off Filmmaker Sessions (May 2023)
13. New York University (3 April 2023)
14. AlU Film Festival (November 5, 2023)

Mahra's attempt to flee from home is abruptly halted when her mother catches her. In the ensuing intense confrontation, Mahra is faced with a pivotal choice: accept her predetermined fate or summon the strength to assert her independence and forge her own destiny.

Shame has been selected to screen at international Film Festivals:
GCC Film Festival in Riyadh, 14 - 18 April, 2024
Short Film Corner Cannes, 19 - 22 May, 2024
AFS Abu Dhabi, 23 April, 2024

As Umm Salama (Huda Alghanem) finally persuades her stubborn daughter Salama (Meera Almidfa) to consider marriage, she embarks on a journey to find the perfect suitor for her daughter. However, as Salama starts considering potential suitors, Umm Salama’s conflicting emotions cloud her judgment, leading to unexpected outcomes.

This Arab Film Studio based short film is currently doing film festival rounds. It has entered in:

Cannes Short Film Corner, 19 - 22 May, 2024

BRICS Film Festival in Moscow,

GCC Film Festival in Riyadh, 14 - 18 April, 2024

AFS Festival in Abu Dhabi, 15 May, 2024

Meera was chosen as one of the 10 main roles in this one-night, 300+ Theatre Show for the National Day for the 49th year. It was presented with the rulers of the UAE in attendance and organized by HH Sheikha Maryam, the daughter of HH Shk Mohd bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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48th UAE National Day Show at Zayed Sports City Auditorium, in Abu Dhabi, 2019.

Excerpt from Gulf Today: “The show took the audience on a vivid journey of the UAE’s heritage through a series of stories highlighting values of courage, determination, generosity, and tolerance, which have been long embedded in the UAE’s national and social fabric and have been passed down through generations.

The epic scale of this production has been brought to life by the efforts of many dedicated individuals coming from diverse backgrounds and cultures, a true reflection of co-existence and tolerance which are key components of the UAE’s social inclusion, with more than 200 nationalities living in harmony.

Showing the generous and welcoming Emirati identity, this year’s celebration will welcome 20,000 attendees, both citizens and residents, who will together express their love and pride for the UAE.”

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North of the 10 tells the story of five friends that chase Hollywood dreams from the south side of Chicago and become the first generation of viral video stars in the dramatic comedy North of the 10. Cam Weston, a wannabe model, lives with his best friends — an actor, chef, dancer, and gamer — as they strive for success in Chicago’s entertainment industry.

They just might get there when Cam meets Nefertari, the daughter of a wealthy family from the United Arab Emirates, and falls in love. The problem? She thinks Cam’s a famous supermodel. Now Cam’s got to actually become one before she finds out that he’s just another poor, broke dreamer.

North of the 10 sees five struggling friends grow their own social media empire through the relatability of their friendship. It’s a hangout movie about creative people trying to make it on their own, finding strength in unity, and inviting the world to join them."

Meera Almidfa plays a guest role as news anchor Norah Haddad.

Set in modern day Dubai, a bankrupt mechanic returns the car of his sister and hopes to borrow money again. The melancholic and emotional sister refuses to loan him unless he brings back ‘Bunny’ - her missing cat. Scouring, the mechanic locates the cat and brings her back only to find a strange, dark revelation about the neighborhood.

Two sisters, Oyoma and Ryakima, the last remaining humans, are on a long and arduous journey to reach the last standing sanctuary shielded from the tyranny of titans, known as the ‘Stalkers’, in order to reverse the destruction of the world caused by their ancestors.

Meera plays Oyoma and My’ar (Oyoma’s mother).

Created by Mohammad Ahmad Fikree, 2019.

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A play written by Hassan Abdulrazak. Sponsored by HH Sheikha Jawaher Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah, who was also in attendance. Directed by Matt Wilde.

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"Dhow Under the Sun", is a touching story that sheds light on current social and environmental issues of the Arab world and proves leadership and innovation are the key to its future. It is a story full of humour and romance, and about the agonies and rewards of pursuing your dreams. The city of Dahab and surrounding areas have been hit by a devastating flood. Many people have sought refuge in Dhow Camp. There, Ghalia, a gifted young engineer is trying to build a powerful solar panel with the help of Anis, an enterprising cigarette seller.

Assistant Director TARA JAFFAR says this of the selection process: “Over 300 young people applied to Home Grown, we shortlisted some 60, who we met in person or over Skype, and from that we whittled the company down to the pre-set number of 35 members. As we’ve been saying, in response to all shortlisted talent, you can be proud that you made the shortlist, as that is by no means an easy feat.” (Tara Jaffar, 2013)

Ola, a Kuwaiti woman in her early 20s, has been sent to a psychiatric facility a long way from home. Meanwhile, her family lies to people in their community about her whereabouts in fear that Ola’s situation would “tarnish” their reputation. 

“Ola” is a story that looks at the lack of acknowledgment of mental illness in the Middle East and the repercussions of it.

Directed by Fatima AlFulaij.

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Living abroad makes it difficult for this couple to give time to each other.

Selected at Festival du Court au Kef مهرجان القصير بالكاف , in 2019.

Directed by Ibrahim Kadiri.

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A post apocalyptic western set in the near future about a young woman who is forced to venture through a dangerous road after her father has been kidnapped by ruthless bandits.

Directed by Aiham AlSubaihi, 2014.

Meera did the Voice Over work for TWO animated infographic clips. One is about the history of Oud, and the other is about Kohl, eyeliner.

They can be found in the MIRAA website: HERE

Haya, a self-obsessed, enigmatic Arab woman is arrested when caught in a compromising position with her long-time boyfriend. The police give them an ultimatum: either get married or face jail time for indecency. She must avoid prison while keeping her past affairs secret.

Directed by Lubna Bagsair, (2015).

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Cinetopia Film Festival
Detroit 
United States 
June 10, 2016 
World Premiere

Beirut International Film Festival
Beirut 
Lebanon 
October 16, 2016

Arabian Sights
Washington DC 
United States 
October 29, 2016

Let's All Be Free Film Festival
London 
United Kingdom 
October 13, 2016 
Europe Premiere

Conway Film Festival
Arkansas 
United States 
October 1, 2016

Purbeck Film Festival
Purbek 
United Kingdom 
October 21, 2016

Filmstock Film Festival
Arizona 
United States 
December 4, 2016

Spokane Film Festival
Washington 
United States 
February 4, 2017

Sudan Film Festival
Khartum 
Sudan 
January 21, 2017

Garden State Film Festival
New York 
United States 
April 1, 2017

Layla is diabetic and is gradually losing her sight. Aisha suffers from a different condition: she is losing her memory. She refuses to take her medication, however; instead, she keeps mementos and reminders locked away in a little box under her bed. These two girls have met once before, at school. Now, years later, they meet again, but are unable to recognize one another. A mournful short film about connection and coincidences.

Meera plays Aisha.

Directed by Khaled AlMahmoud, (2011).
WON: Best Muhr Emirati Short Film at Dubai International Film Festival.

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The Forbidden Fruit is a character-driven story based around two young adults; Rashed and Alia whom live within a modernized Emarati society willing to opt out of their traditional and cultural lifestyles to enjoy the westernised side the young Arab youth partake in contemporary society. The story captures their daily lives, outlining the similarity between the lifestyles they both enjoy such as partying, drinking and getting up to trouble. Both drift through life carelessly not knowing they are soon to meet for a potential arranged marriage. The story is an Arabian adaptation of Adam and Eve.

Directed by Sarah Al Agroobi, 2011.

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Whatever she wears, its colors fade away. Her only way to play with colors is through her talent of painting. When a young blind girl visits, she is forced to see the world through her eyes.

Directed by Shahad Al Shehhi, (2014).
Produced by ImageNation Abu Dhabi.

Film festivals Kalelis has participated in locally and internationally:

Abu Dhabi International Film Festival - Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2014.
Ras AlKhaimah Fine Arts Festival - Ras AlKhaimah, UAE - 2015.
Zayed University Middle East Film Festival - Abu Dhabi, UAE - 2015.
Sharjah International Children's Film Festival - Sharjah, UAE - 2015
Voices Film Festival. Bahrain - Bahrain - 2015
Morocco Film Festival - Morocco - 2015
Long Island International Expo - New York, USA - 2015.
Malmo Arab Film Festival - Sweden - 2015.

The film has also been available on Etisalat's elife TV Receiver, on the movie list for 3 months in 2017.

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Adapted by Anthony Tassa for the American University of Sharjah's stage, Blood Brothers is a musical by Willy Russell about fraternal twins, Mickey and Edward, who are separated at birth and raised in different families. The story takes place in the 1960s and is divided into two acts with songs throughout. Meera Almidfa played Mrs Lyons, the show's antagonist. The show was held in January, 2011.

This show was a musical spectacular performance featuring several Musicals in one.

Meera's main roles were as “AMBER” in Hairpsray, “SANDY” in Grease.

She was also part of the Ensemble in: Into The Woods, The Lion King, Sweeney Todd & Hairpspray.

Other musicals featured were: The Little Mermaid.

In this special Deconstructed version of Macbeth, Anthony Tassa infuses the best of the Arab culture into this Classic story of tragedy and fate. The piece is designed for the Global Shakespeare Festival performed at New York University Abu Dhabi - Meera plays Hecate.

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This one of a kind, no-dialogue play is based on the seven deadly sins. It was a personal project in which Dir. Anthony Tassa selected only 5 students (no auditions) to create this mobile piece together and perform it overseas, at The Kennedy Center theatre festival in Nashville, Tennessee as well as at the LAU theatre festival in Beirut.

Neveshaya includes comedy and drama. Meera plays "Girl", who, along with "Boy", experience the journey of live from birth to adulthood while navigating and overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins. They have help, of course, from two lovely dedicated Clowns.

Adapted by Anthony Tassa, this re-imagining of Chekhov’s legendary play was performed in a more intimate style, with the audience seated on the stage itself. Meera played the role of Nina.

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Eight candidates dress for what appears to be an employment assessment exam, entering a room and sitting at individual desks. Each desk contains a question paper with the word "candidate", followed by a number, from one to eight. The Invigilator, the company rep, explains that the exam is 80 minutes and consists of only one question, but there are three rules. The candidates must not: talk to the Invigilator or the armed guard at the door, spoil their paper, or leave the room. If they do, they will be disqualified. He asks them if they have any questions, and then leaves the room.

As the exam starts, they see that their papers are blank with no question stated.

Backstage Productions, (2014).

In this Commedia Dell’Arte Play, Meera plays Smeraldina, the love interest of the Servant, who has taken the ambitious task of serving two masters, without them knowing.