Qalam Quests
Cinematic journeys, creative storytelling, and award-winning productions.
Founded in 2018, QalamQuests began as a collective vision to tell stories that challenge conventions, spark dialogue, and transcend cultural boundaries.
We blend cinematic artistry with narrative depth, crafting films that linger in memory long after the final frame. Headquartered between Los Angeles and Tokyo, we collaborate globally with bold storytellers and emerging voices to bring fresh, diverse perspectives to the screen.
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See all awardsCelebrating laurels and recognition from our productions around the world.

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Budapest Shortcut Film Festival
Winner
Best Actress

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Sweden Film Awards
Winner
Best Actress

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Budapest Shortcut Film Festival
Winner
Best Director

Cassandra's Client • 2025
City Film Festival Stockholm
Winner
Best Screenplay

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Austrian Film Festival
Official Selection
Official Selection

Pencil • 2024
Stockholm International Film Festival
Winner
Best Actor

Pencil • 2024
UAE Film Festival
Winner
Best Debut Filmmaker

Pencil • 2024
Indo Dubai International Film Festival
Winner
Best Debut Filmmaker

Pencil • 2024
UAE Film Festival
Winner
Best Makeup

Pencil • 2024
Emirates Film Festival
Official Selection
Official Selection

Pencil • 2024
First Time Film Makers Session
Official Selection
Official Selection

Pencil • 2024
Manama International Film Festival
Official Selection
Official Selection

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Budapest Shortcut Film Festival
Winner
Best Actress

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Sweden Film Awards
Winner
Best Actress

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Budapest Shortcut Film Festival
Winner
Best Director

Cassandra's Client • 2025
City Film Festival Stockholm
Winner
Best Screenplay

Cassandra's Client • 2025
Austrian Film Festival
Official Selection
Official Selection

Pencil • 2024
Stockholm International Film Festival
Winner
Best Actor

Pencil • 2024
UAE Film Festival
Winner
Best Debut Filmmaker

Pencil • 2024
Indo Dubai International Film Festival
Winner
Best Debut Filmmaker

Pencil • 2024
UAE Film Festival
Winner
Best Makeup

Pencil • 2024
Emirates Film Festival
Official Selection
Official Selection

Pencil • 2024
First Time Film Makers Session
Official Selection
Official Selection

Pencil • 2024
Manama International Film Festival
Official Selection
Official Selection