It's On Me

It's On Me

A teenager is looking for independence and control over his life, but he finds himself trying to line up his priorities with that of his mother’s.
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What our film is about : Yusuf is a dutiful teenager who helps his mother, Sakina, with her work at a    kebab shop. During an exchange of a sexually fuelled text conversation with his secret girlfriend, he is accidentally interrupted by Sakina. This incident leads to a confrontation between the mother and son. Their argument forces them to understand each other’s contribution to their family.



A word from our Director :  I am the Writer and Director of this film and this is a graduating project for the crew and I. The idea behind this film came from a thought which involved having recognition for one’s  own contribution to their family or relationship. It evolved into a story  about a Muslim teenager building his identity in a Western world who is also looking for independence regarding the choices he makes in his life while acknowledging his mother’s sacrifices for him. The film is set in a Muslim household in Melbourne. Thus, while the story will shine a light on a culture that exists in the Australian society which isn't fully understood, the narrative is in fact about complex communication, attitudes and familial relationships.


The film deals with the following themes :
> Coming of age - Yusuf's relationship with Erica and the desire to be independent
> Ethics and Technology - Sexting, Exploring new age relationships and moral ambiguity
> Identity and Belonging - Finding oneself in between two different worlds/cultures
> Immigrant experience - Helping a parent who is dependent on their child and raising a child to know their culture and beliefs 

Meet Our Crew : 

Director / Writer : Sameed Rabbani 

1st Assistant Director / Co-Producer : Callum Harrod

Co-Producer : Abhi Parasher

Director of Photography : Farah Jumat

Production Designer : Jessie Dienzo

Sound Supervisor : Rizky Pratama

Editor : Daniel Rabayov

Makeup Artist : Shiraz Patterson 

Stills Photographer / Marketing Manager : Aarushi Chowdhury
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