We are thrilled to announce that Al Mhajba: The Girl in the Veil will have its world premiere at the Seattle Film Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the presence of the filmmaker, Melissa Mars! 🎉

Written, directed, and produced by Melissa Mars, and filmed on location in Algeria, Al Mhajba is an “innocent” children’s story… until it is not.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 5:20 PM (Block 8)
📍 Tin Room Bar and Theater, 923 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
🎟️ Buy tickets here

For more information about the film, visit the official Al Mhajba page.

We cannot wait to share it with our first audience. See you in Seattle!