Hitch 60

Director: Sara Al Obaidly

Producers: Doha Film Institute

Genre: Documentary Short

Release: May 2025

Duration: 18m

Synopsis: Maureen, a teenage girl immersed in London’s 1960s Mod scene, dreams of something greater than the world of fashion and pop music. She craves adventure and to break away from her mundane job in the city. Inspired by the iconic Fry’s Turkish Delight TV commercial, Maureen convinces her best friend Sherry to embark on a daring journey toward the Middle East. Nearly six decades later, the two women reflect on their unforgettable adventures and mishaps during the golden age of hitchhiking.

Festivals

  1. KIDS FIRST! Film Festival, United States (30 - 31 May, 2025)
    Official Selection

  2. Kaş International Film Festival, Turkey (11 - 15 June, 2025)
    International Film Competition

  3. Cortocircuiti Short Film Festival, Italy (21 – 25 July, 2025)
    Competition Won: Best Biopic & People's Choice Professional Documentary Short Film

  4. Bolton Film Festival, United Kingdom (1 – 5 October, 2025)
    Competition

  5. Tangier Film Festival, Morocco (1 – 4 October, 2025)
    Official Documentaries Competition