TV Society
Fall Grants 2019 - Post-Production Stage
Robert Cremona / Feature Narrative / Lebanon, Qatar / 74 min / Original Language: Arabic, English / Interests: Comedy, Drama, Based on a True Story
Synopsis
The airing of the Arabic version of an international dating TV show, that offers a panel of women the choice of a potential male suitor, sparks uproar and turns the show host into a public enemy. Written, narrated and played by the show host himself, Fouad Yammine, ‘TV Society’ is a journey of self-discovery and finding one’s role to play in society despite all the challenges.
Credits
- Director
- Robert Cremona
- Screenwriter
- Fouad Yammine
- Producer
- Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya, Christian Bou Chaaya, Lucien Bou Chaaya, Peter Daher
- Production Company
- Kabreet Productions
About the Director
Robert Cremona was born and raised in Lebanon. He graduated in 2008 with top honours and an award-winning short film ‘Le temps des cerises’ from IESAV- USJ, one of the leading film schools in the Middle East. In 2011, he released online his second short film ‘#signhereplease’; a commentary on the impact of technology on our day-to-day social connections, entirely shot with a smartphone in NYC. His directing work also consists of commercials and documentaries. ‘TV Society’ is his first feature film.