Saudi Arabia / Jul 20, 2025 / The film participated in the Red Sea International Film Festival's 48-Hour Challenge and was among 14 qualifying teams out of 120 participants.
Baking Powder (2025)
Directed by ABRAR ALQURASHI
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Understanding is rare, but kindness is a choice.
6min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Baking Powder is a short drama that explores the human bond between two brothers, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. The film sheds light on the challenges individuals with autism face in communication and integration, and how simple everyday moments can carry deep emotional meaning. Through the story of Khalid, a young man seeking to express his love for his brother in simple ways, the film raises questions about understanding and acceptance. It reminds us that patience, kindness, and respect are choices that can build genuine connections, even when full understanding is difficult to achieve.
Genres
DramaFamily
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | بيكنج باودر |
| Original language | العربية (AR) |
| Spoken languages | العربية |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Cinemania |
| Release date | 20 novembre 2025 |
| Editing | Ahmed Abduljabbar, Abdulbasit Mahmoud |
| Assistant directors | ABRAR ALQURASHI |
| Production design | Nawaf Al-Harbi |
| Art direction | Nawaf Al-Harbi |
| Set decoration | Nawaf Al-Harbi |
| Music | Bashar Obaid |
| Sound | Bashar Obaid |
| Budget | 150 € |
Release dates
Premiere
Limited release
Saudi Arabia / Jan 31, 2026 / presented exclusively at the Alruwaq Altulaabiu event hosted by UQ University.
Theatrical release
United Arab Emirates / Nov 20, 2025 / Screened at the Zayed University Film Festival in the UAE and won the Best Short Film award.
Saudi Arabia / Jan 03, 2026 / Screened at the King Abdulaziz University Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and won the Best Actress award for the film’s lead role
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