LOOPHOLE

A psychodrama.

Based on a live performance choreographed by Reem Naamani.

Adapted for the screen.

Set in a club in Beirut, a young woman’s unresolved trauma reaches a boiling point.

In the absence of justice, can old coping mechanisms hold?

LOOPHOLE follows Sarah as she takes us where many Lebanese go when times are tough: the club. But this time, what begins as her weekly dose of escapism quickly becomes an immersive descent down the rabbit hole, through choreographic-generating tools.

Following the success of Glimpses of a Future - Now available on Netflix worldwide - Yaraqa is currently running its second Incubation Lab “LOOPHOLE” to pilot a novel film production in partnership with Reem Naamani & with the support of Drosos Foundation. We are currently at phase 3 of the lab - positioning and sourcing of seed money to finalize the post-production and move to Phase 4: festival run and distribution.

photography by Michel Zoghozghi

Currently in our Incubation Lab for post-production! Get in touch with us to know how you can contribute to LoopHole and what sort of rewards we have in store for you.

Rewards are guaranteed. Making films is no easy task and our goal is to be as open and as honest as possible. Thankfully everyone on our team is a dedicated professional and our mentors are seasoned independent distributors in the Middle East. With all of our knowledge and skills we can minimize any potential issues as they arise at any stage, and we plan to tour the world with our short film. Be part of this journey.

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The Creative Process

2021 was a different kind of tough for people in Lebanon! Here's an insider’s look at the storyline, creative board, and challenges, all done through a process of researching, ideating, collaborating and creating.

Rehearsal Shots (The Befores)

Footage Shots (The Afters)

Scene 2 - Sarah makes her way to the coat-check and witnesses a few bodies inside, moving in a utilitarian manner. How funny to notice the choreography of labor. So odd.

Scene 3 - Sarah sees one single person dancing like it was their last day alive, or like they just got another chance at life. Techno music blasting.

Scene 4 - The music beat shifts, conjuring us all to face the DJ and throw our fists into the air, on the beat, over and over and over and over again.

Scene 4 - Revering in ecstasy, she opens her eyes for a moment to see the people around her, Sarah notices something is very off…

Scene 5 - “Everyone is looking. Everyone can see it too.” Anxiety building up, blushing on her cheeks. Back and forth, back and forth, until she can’t take it anymore.

Scene 6 - Blink. Behind Sarah we see a dance taking place - like a collective ritual - dust hazing the air. something is off. Is this real? Or are we in her mind

Scene 7 - We are now inside the bathroom with her as she holds herself up at the sink. Looking in the mirror, trying to compose herself.

Scene 8 - At the door of Ballroom Blitz, once again Sarah stands looking in. Bodies spread around in formation - backs bent, eyes on her. This is it. finding composure or giving in?