Out of the shadows is a deeply vulnerable look at the distance between the person we present to the world and who we are in private. It’s an unflinching story about the fragile nature of trust , the burden of hidden compulsion , and the ultimate, agonizing choice between retreating into shame or taking the terrifying first steps toward real, radical intimacy.

This film is a raw and honest portrayal of a couple facing the fallout of a difficult truth. It explores how addiction and the fear of being seen can fracture even the strongest bond, and asks what it truly takes to fight for love when everything you’ve hidden is laid bare.

Director: Mariam Elhouli
DOP: Fred El-Harris
Production: Wattletree Production
Co-Producer: Hyperia Production
Executive Producer: Richard Stal
Post: GM Studio
Edit / Color / Sound: Jibran Malik