About Witness

Directed by Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, Witness explores the concept of spiritual dignity though the journey of a revered small-town imam who faces a crisis of faith when he must choose between upholding the values of his mosque or protecting the safety and spiritual belonging of a trans congregant.

As of Fall 2025, “Witness” has been accepted at dozens of film festivals including Tasveer Film Festival, the Slamdance Festival, Muslim House with Sundance, and Florida Film Festival and after a successful festival run, “Witness” is now for your consideration for Best Live Action Short Film at the 98th Academy Awards!

Lead Cast: Faran Tahir, Shaan Dasani, Nemma Adeni, Michael MacLeod, Aydin Khowaja, Laura Obiorah, Patrick Caberty

Principals:
Directors: Radha Mehta, Saif Jaan
Writer: Saif Jaan
Producers: Radha Mehta, Omar Al Dakheel, Sheheryar Ahsan
Cinematographer: Nausheen Dadabhoy
Production Designer: Mehdi Bennani
Editor: Joseph Murphy
Composer: Omar El-Deeb
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EPs: Rita Meher, Fawzia Mizra, Mike Mosallam Productions, RASA Film Group, Product of Culture

APs: Muslims for Progressive Values, Wafaa & Khaled

Consultant: Farah Nousheen

Cultural Consultant: Ala’ Khan

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