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Rida Qadeer '24

She Could Be the One

film poster of man and women playing in the water under a pier

 

"She Could be the One" is a short film about a con artist who goes on a different date every night, but always asks the same questions: “What city were you born in?” “What’s the name of your first pet?” and “What’s your mother’s maiden name?” Little do her dates know, Amira commits sim swap fraud to get into their bank accounts and transfer funds.

Watch a teaser of "She Could be the One" by Rida Qadeer:

Q&A

Fellowship Cohort: Spring 2023

Why did you choose this project?
I’m always interested in people who are morally complicated. Now many of us may not in our everyday lives be con artists or FBI agents, but we all are morally complicated in our own ways. What I love about this project is that while it has the backdrop of the city, the meet-cute, and bells and whistles of a classic rom-com, every person comes out of this project feeling differently about the characters because it challenges the viewers to reconsider their notions of right and wrong, revealing how truly morally gray the world is.

How was this fellowship meaningful or impactful to you?
This fellowship was incredibly impactful because it allowed this film to actually get made. With the support from the fellowship, we were able to cover expenses and use state of the art equipment which enhanced the production quality of the film. The fellowship gave not only me, but all my peers on this project, the opportunity to learn and grow outside the classroom. It's an opportunity I will forever be grateful for.

What future plans do you have related to this work, if any?
I plan to send this film to various reputable film festivals across the nation and secure funding for it to be made as a feature length film.

At the time of receiving the fellowship, Rida Qadeer was a student filmmaker double majoring in Media Studies and International Business with a minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. As an avid screenwriter and director, her work aims to explore the paradoxical nature of the world we live in highlighting traditionally marginalized narratives- all with a bit of comedy.