The Life of Abdulla (working title)
Fall Grants 2019 - Development Stage
Abdulla Al Abdulla / TV Series / Qatar / 30 min / Original Language: English
Synopsis
In these ten 18-minute episodes, we’ll take a journey through ‘Made in Arabia’ to explore what it takes to be a trendsetter within the budding fashion and lifestyle industries in the most unlikely of places—the Middle East. Join Abdulla Al Abdulla, a Qatari entrepreneur, influencer and socialite, along with Harriet, the PR savvy business manager, James, the opinionated award-winning photographer, and Amna, the sassy stylist, as they put their money, reputation, and cultural integrity all on the line. The stakes are high, and the competition from established brands is fierce, so Abdulla will need to use all of his personal resources, social media influence, and even get on the covers of some top tier magazines (Esquire Qatar, etc.) to promote his new product to the masses. With a product launch date set, the pressure is on for Abdulla and his team to design and roll-out a quality product while maintaining a full social schedule. In ‘Made in Arabia’, various high-profile influencers will burst onto the scene to challenge stereotypes, modernize fashion within a modest culture, and take their influences global despite the preconceived notions of the region.
Credits
- Director
- Abdulla Al Abdulla
- Producer
- Basel Owies
About the Director
As the son of an ambassador, Abdulla Al-Abdulla grew up travelling the globe and developed a keen interest in the fashion industry. As a Qatari native, Abdulla's style has a key Middle Eastern touch, but still incorporates a vast Western flare. He's a regular at the London, Paris, New York and Milan Fashion Weeks. He's been featured in various publications like Harper's Bazaar, Grazia, Ahlan Magazine and Glam. As a high-profile influencer, Abdulla has collaborated with countless brands such a Louis Vuitton, Dior, Balmain, Etro and Chaumet where he stands at the crossroads between Middle-Eastern and Western culture.