Make a Wish (2006 film)

Make a Wish (Intmanah) is a 2006 Palestinian-American short film by Cherien Dabis. It tells the story of Mariam, an 11-year-old Palestinian girl who faces enormous obstacles buying a birthday cake. It premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival and received a number of awards at other festivals. It was released on DVD as a short for Dabis' 2009 feature film, Amreeka.

Cast

 * Mariam Mayar - Rantisse
 * Lama Lone- Khilleh
 * Aida Iman - Aoun

Awards
2007 Aspen Shortsfest
 * Won: BAFTA/LA Award for Excellence - Honorable Mention
 * Won: Special Recognition

2007 Cairo International Film Festival for Children
 * Won: Ministry of Culture's Awards for Arabian Feature & Short Films
 * 3rd place: Bronze Cairo - Best Short Film

2007 Chicago International Children's Film Festival
 * Won: Adult's Jury Award - Certificate of Merit 	Live-Action Short Film or Video
 * Won: Peace Prize

2007 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival
 * Won: Press Award - International Competition
 * Won: Special Mention of the Jury - International Competition