A youth independent team in Maysan Governorate continues to produce short films inspired by social and historical realities, aiming to document real stories and address community issues, while revealing its readiness to launch a five-episode drama series at the beginning of next year.
Several members of the Al-Mustafa Youth team stated in a statement seen by the News Video Agency that "the artistic experience started in 2019 using mobile phones, before gradually evolving to form a team that includes photographers, actors, supervisors, and technical staff, led by Abbas Al-Abadi."
They added that "the team succeeded in producing a number of short films that addressed social, historical, and national issues, the most notable of which are (Returned from Death), (Homeland and Iraq), and (Death Board), in addition to works that highlighted rural life in southern Iraq."
They explained that "the produced works aim to document events and stories derived from reality and present them in a dramatic style that contributes to conveying meaningful messages to different segments of society," affirming that "art is an effective means to discuss social issues, express the aspirations of youth, and showcase creative talents in the governorate."
They pointed out that "the limited material and technical resources and the lack of institutional and media support represent the main challenges facing the team," indicating that "all works were completed through self-efforts, alongside aspirations to obtain support from relevant authorities, specialists, and artists to develop artistic capabilities and expand the scope of cinematic production."
Participants in the experience confirmed that "embracing youthful energies and providing a conducive environment for creativity can contribute to the development of the artistic and cultural movement in the governorate," noting that "art is not limited to acting and performance, but is a tool for conveying ideas, shedding light on community issues, and presenting a positive image of Maysan and its young talents."
The team leaders revealed their "readiness to launch a drama series titled (Covering People), consisting of five episodes, at the beginning of 2027," affirming that "the project represents a new step toward providing more developed and impactful dramatic works."
The team members expressed hope that their experience would attract the attention of cultural and artistic institutions and relevant authorities, contributing to supporting youth talents and enabling them to continue their projects and develop cinematic production in Maysan Governorate.