Task Force: Apocalypse!
Qumra Series
Dana J. Atrach / TV Series / Palestine, Qatar
In Arabic
Genres: Comedy, Post-Apocalyptic
Rated: This film has not been rated.
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Synopsis
With fresh water supplies running low and climate catastrophe worsening each day, the Imperial Government of Bakalawi responds by forming a task force with a highly optimistic name: The Department of Future Vision. The task force is designed to keep citizens from panicking while engaging them in “eco-friendly activities” that curb their water use.
But instead of being staffed with top scientists, engineers, and educators (or even a good therapist or two), it’s made up of overconfident political appointees, overworked civil servants, wildly unqualified “consultants,” and one glaring Nepo Baby. Through failed initiatives, escalating public panic, and poorly timed romantic gestures, The Department of Future Vision’s efforts reveal just how deeply dysfunctional the system really is.
About the Director
Dana J. Atrach is a Palestinian screenwriter, educator, and storyteller who believes in the power of character-driven narratives to explore universal themes. With a deep love of comedy, world-building, and animation, her work often explores themes of grief, loss, and resilience. Atrach earned her MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA. Her debut short film, ‘Alterations’, and short documentary, ‘Bel Falastini’, are both currently in post-production, funded by grants from the UK and Qatar. She is also co-writing Nora Al-Subai's ‘Al-Dana’ and co-developing an original series, ‘Task Force: Apocalypse!’. As an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University in Qatar, Atrach is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of storytellers. Additionally, as a Script Consultant with the Doha Film Institute, she has worked on developing scripts that have won awards and screened at festivals around the world.
Credits
- Director
- Dana J. Atrach
- Screenwriter
- Dana J. Atrach, Anne Sobel