Hatch (film)


Hatch is a Canadian short drama film, written and directed by Alireza Kazemipour and Panta Mosleh, and released in 2024. The film stars Ali Eldurssi as Naaji, a young Afghan boy travelling with his mother Robaba in the empty water tank of a truck in an attempt to escape Afghanistan.
The cast also includes Helena Marie, Craig March, Araz Yaghoubi, Daniella Eldurssi, Thomas Cadrot, Hani Mefti, Victor Dolhai and Ashley O'Connell.
The film premiered at the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival.

Awards

AwardYearCategoryRecipientResult
Canadian Screen Awards2025Best Performance in a Live Action Short DramaAli EldurssiNomitated
Red Sea International Film Festival2024Best Short FilmAlireza Kazemipour, Panta Mosleh, Sina NazarianWon
Reelworld Film Festival2024Outstanding Short Film ActressAixa KayWon
Directors Guild of Canada2025Best Short FilmAlireza Kazemipour, Panta Mosleh