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Cinematographer | Software Engineer
Volunteer at @betkanu

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Their grandparents fled massacres. They fled war. Today, their family is divided once again.

ADFA continues to help families who fled Syria’s Khabour region. For some, the search for safety has lasted generations.
One son is now a Swedish citizen. Another has been deported to Hungary. Their father is in immigration detention in Sweden.
Read the family’s story on our website. Link in bio. Their names have been changed.

Footage from the award-winning documentary Silence After the Storm by the eminent filmmaker @sargonsaadi You can watch the film in the article on our website.

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This shirt film was recently released on YouTube! It was the first short I was a part of in LA and I was so overjoyed to be part of such a beautiful piece of art I can only describe as poetry with visuals and music. I am so grateful to have met and worked with all involved and I feel honored to be part of the cover.

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Some cleanup + CG work for ‘Mystery of the Flower’ by @sargonsaadi 🎬

Full film out now on YouTube!

Music by @michaelbadal

#vfx #vfxbreakdown #compositing #visualeffects #cg

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From the Hollyoud archives 🎞️

Since 2024, we’ve brought films from home to screens around LA, met some very good people along the way, and kept making space for SWANA stories. 🤍

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Happy AAPI Month! The end of May/beg. of June is always a special time for us, as we get to roll together in celebration both our Asian heritage and Queer Pride, as we do every day of our lives. Today we’re so, so happy to announce that our docushort NEVER STAND DOWN: THE QURAISHI FAMILY has been selected to screen at San Francisco’s Queer Women of Color Film Festival on June 14th—and we’ll be in attendance!!😻🌈 Grab your tickets if you haven’t already!

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Nothing looks better than Tungsten. And nothing ever will. 💡

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2025 was a beast of a year. It’s so easy to get caught up in hustle of life and looking backwards is something I love to do at the end of the year. Each month, I picked at random (eyes closed) a moment in my camera roll.

Jan - Speaking at the @solidstatelogic booth at @thenammshow with @thatstudioguy hanging out in the back.

Feb - I got to spend 7 days in France with @alanmeyersonmusic . I’m so grateful for this experience and meeting everyone at the seminar who all still keep in touch. And got to meet @walterikang as well! Together we got to record some live instruments for The Equalizer and SWAT when we got back home.

Mar - Ritta met me in Paris after the seminar and from there we hit Holland and London. This is us at the British Museum hanging out with our ancestors.

Apr - I got to record with @victorindrizzo and @seanehurley at @eastweststudios . It’s always a blast being able to record at this legendary space.

May - I traveled with @sargonsaadi to represent his film “Mystery of the Flower” which I scored, sound designed, and mixed. This is a photo he took of me walking with Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Jun - Ritta and I ran into @jcchasezofficial at an ASCAP event and I had to ask for a photo because when would that chance come up again.

Jul - Ritta and I at the Sphere for the Backstreet Boys with @sabrinajdennison and @michaeldennison

Aug - scoring session at @bandrikastudios for a project. Again… these rooms really are pinch me moments for me. I really do love my job.

Sep - My finger landed on Buddy contemplating life.

Oct - @miramarmusic and I recording vocals with @benni.ola at Insomniac Studios

Nov - Ritta and I by fire in Santa Ynez.

Dec - family photo ❤️

Wishing you all an amazing new year to come and I pray it’s blessed for you as much as I pray it’s blessed for our family. Happy New Year!

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🎞️ A cinematic day in Amude.
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#CinematicJourney #Amude #Filmmaking #cinematography #video #videography #edit #friends

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Today marks Hollyoud’s 1 year anniversary!

We couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for helping us bring this vision to life and making it all possible.

We love you 🤍

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Celebrating Authentic Stories: Five New Casting Journeys 2025

At the heart of my work is a simple but powerful belief: casting is about more than filling roles—it’s about creating belonging, representation, and truth on screen. Every project is an opportunity to open doors for actors, to honor filmmakers’ visions, and to challenge the industry to see us more fully.

Here are five films I am proud to have cast recently, each reflecting the mission of Arab American Casting and, at its core, my greater mission through Diversity in Hollywood: building a community where every voice is valued and every story has a home.

Möbius Loop

A collaborative journey that brought together filmmakers from diverse backgrounds. Through casting, we built not just an ensemble, but a unified creative team—proving that authentic representation strengthens the story from the ground up.

The Rain Lady

A deeply personal film telling the true story of a single mother’s journey to America, written and directed by her daughter. This project was about honoring a family’s truth while giving visibility to the immigrant experience.

Exception

A sensitive film about the Israel-Gaza conflict, co-cast with Kara Sullivan. This project demanded compassion and authenticity, with casting choices that built bridges of empathy and truth in a story of deep global significance.

Mystery of the Flower

A meaningful collaboration with acclaimed Syrian actor Jay Abdo. As a Lebanese immigrant working with a Syrian refugee, this project reflected not only a shared heritage but also the way deep trust between casting director and actor can elevate a film’s message.

All the Men I Met but Never Dated

A vital and groundbreaking story about a closeted queer Muslim man. Casting Ahmed Shihab-Eldin in the lead role was both an artistic and cultural milestone, giving a voice to a community that is often silenced and misrepresented.

#arabamericancasting #hamzahsamancsa

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📺 AGNTV Presents: Martyrs Day Remembrance Event 🎥

Join us on Monday, August 18, 2025, for a special broadcast of Silence After the Storm, a powerful short film exploring war, trauma, and resilience. Directed by Sargon Saadi, this moving story will be followed by an insightful Q&A with the director.

📅 When: Monday, August 18, 2025–>7:00PM(PST)

🌐 Where to Watch:
🔹 www.agnsat.com/stream
🔹 Facebook Live
🔹 YouTube
🔹 GLWiZ
🔹 All IP Boxes

Don’t miss this important remembrance event honoring the legacy and sacrifices of our people.

#MartyrsDay#silenceafterthestorm#AGNTV#AssyrianCulture #filmscreening#DirectorQA #LiveBroadcast

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Martyrs Day Remembrance Event. Your presence and support made this evening truly meaningful.

A heartfelt thank you to @sargonsaadi for accepting our invitation to screen his powerful short film Silence After the Storm and for sharing his insight and experiences during the post-screening Q&A. Your storytelling continues to inspire and preserve our history.

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