The addition of Waititi and Rae brings considerable industry weight to "A Bit of Light," an Iranian drama poised for its debut on the international stage. Paris- and Berlin-based Salaud Morisset is handling the film's worldwide sales.

Set against the backdrop of contemporary Iran, "A Bit of Light" tells the poignant story of a disillusioned doctor. After being arrested and losing his medical practice, he loses faith in the future. Contemplating suicide, he spends one last day visiting his family, whose compassion and care slowly guide him back to a reconciliation with reality.

Taika Waititi expressed his profound connection to the project, stating, "I was deeply moved by the film’s poetry, humanity and emotional power. I was honored to come on board as an executive producer and to support this brilliant film as it makes its way into the world."

Odessa Rae emphasized the critical role of film festivals for independent international cinema, especially for films that challenge established narratives. "Being in competition matters enormously for films like these," Rae commented. "It gives them a chance to be seen, particularly in the American market, which is so difficult for independent international films to break through." She highlighted the immense obstacles faced by directors from politically sensitive regions, noting, "These films will never be supported by the regimes they challenge. Their directors face enormous obstacles — and sometimes risk their freedom — simply to tell stories they believe need to be told." Rae specifically championed director Ali Asgari's work, praising the "power in the minimalism and restraint of his filmmaking – intimate, deeply human stories that reveal something far beyond the political contexts we so often expect to hear about from Iran."

"A Bit of Light" is led by Milad Khosravi’s Seven Springs Pictures, with additional production support from Sunny Independent Pictures, Zoe Films, Good Measure Productions, Haurvatat Film, MeMo Films, and Salt for Sugar Films.

Khosravi, the film's lead producer, underscored the urgency and challenges behind its creation. "‘A Bit of Light’ is my fourth feature collaboration with Ali Asgari as producer, which in many ways is our most urgent," he explained. The concept had been brewing for years, but the January uprising and subsequent mass killings in Iran propelled them to act. "We wanted to make a film that confronts one of the darkest moments our country has lived through, while still holding onto the possibility of hope and continuing life." The production faced extraordinary difficulties, with intensified controls in Iran after the uprising and the outbreak of war in February making filming nearly impossible. This led the team to relocate the remaining production to Istanbul, where they completed the shoot with a small crew in homes belonging to Iranians. Khosravi concluded, "Every film Ali and I have made together has required us to find alternative ways of making independent cinema under extraordinary pressure. ‘A Bit of Light’ grew out of that same persistence, but also out of a moment when making the film felt absolutely necessary."