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Biography

Chozy Aiyub is a Palestinian-American actor, writer, and producer based in Atlanta, Georgia. He gained recognition for his roles in films such as The Colonizer (2024) and Conflict (2022). Aiyub's exceptional performance in Conflict earned him the Telly Award for Outstanding Drama Film and the Best Actor award at the Gold Movie Awards (2022), along with a Best Lead Actor nomination at the Utah Film Awards (2023). Born to a Palestinian family, Aiyub's early life was heavily influenced by the arts. His father was a musician and performing artist, while his mother transitioned from being a midwife to a stay-at-home mom. He attended College de Frere High School in East Jerusalem, graduating in 1998 before moving to the United States. He went on to earn a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Graphic Communication Management and Technology from Georgia Southern University. Inspired by his father's artistic endeavors, Aiyub began exploring the performing arts, theater, and music from a young age. At 13, he received his first video camera, which ignited his passion for filmmaking. Over the years, he has produced several short films, including Conflict, Being X in America, Ganja Hummus, This is Awkward, and Airbnboom. He also produced a web series titled Cobra's World on YouTube.

Filmography

The Colonizer (2024)
Conflict (2022)
Four Amigos (2023)
Abiding (2022)
Judge Me Not Series (2023)
Christmas Belles (2019)

Awards and Nominations

Telly Award for Outstanding Drama Film (Conflict, 2022)
Best Actor, Gold Movie Awards (2022)
Best Lead Actor Nomination, Utah Film Awards (2023)

Early Life and Education

Chozy Aiyub was born in East Jerusalem, Palestine, and raised in a family with a strong artistic background. His father, a musician, and performing artist, and his mother, a midwife turned homemaker, provided him with a rich cultural upbringing. He graduated from College de Frere High School in 1998 and later moved to the United States to pursue higher education. Aiyub earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and a Master's degree in Graphic Communication Management and Technology from Georgia Southern University.

Career

Aiyub's career in the film industry began with his involvement in various short films and web series. His early works include Conflict, Being X in America, Ganja Hummus, This is Awkward, and Airbnboom. He gained widespread recognition for his role in Conflict, which won the Telly Award for Outstanding Drama Film in 2022. He has continued to work on various film projects, including The Colonizer and Four Amigos. In addition to his acting career, Aiyub has also worked as a writer and producer, contributing to the creation of several films and web series. His work on the web series Cobra's World has garnered attention on YouTube and showcased his talent for storytelling and production.

References

"Meet Chozy Aiyub". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[1]
"Chozy Aiyub | Actor, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[2]
"Silver Winner: Drama — Online". Telly Awards. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[3]
"Best Actor: Chozy Aiyub for Conflict (USA)". Independent Shorts Awards. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[4]
"Chozy Aiyub – Conflict – Utah Film Festival". Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[5]
"Meet Chozy Aiyub of Tape2Book Audition Studio". voyageatl.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[6]
"Filmography". Chozy Aiyub. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[7]
"Short Film Drama Nominee". shortedfilms.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[8]
"Interview with Filmmaker Chozy Aiyub (BEING X IN AMERICA)". Matthew Toffolo's Summary. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[9]
"MCHRFF". morehousefilmfestival.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[10]
"Conflict - Chozy Aiyub, Malik J Ali - Interview | FDIFF". fdiff (2022-07-07). Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[11]
"Conflict". Toronto Film Mag. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[12]
"The Colonizer by Malik J. Ali, Lindsay Frame Buss, Chozy Aiyub - June 2024 Monthly Picks". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-20. ^[13]"
Outstanding Achievement - Best International Short Film WINNERS JULY - JULY 2022". Swedish International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[14]
"Best Narrative Short & Best Actor Conflict - LA Independent Film Channel". LA INDIES. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-11-20.^[15]
Gold Movie Awards official website

^ "Meet Chozy Aiyub". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "Chozy Aiyub | Actor, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "Page not found". Telly Awards. Retrieved 2024-11-20. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)
^ "Gold Awards: June 2022". Independent Shorts Awards. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "Chozy Aiyub – Conflict – Utah Film Festival". Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ Stories, Local (2019-01-30). "Meet Chozy Aiyub of Tape2Book in East Atlanta". voyageatl.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "Filmography". Chozy Aiyub. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ Conflict | Short Film Nominee | Shorted. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2024-11-20 – via shortedfilms.com.
^ "Interview with Filmmaker Chozy Aiyub (BEING X IN AMERICA)". Matthew Toffolo's Summary. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "MCHRFF". morehousefilmfestival.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ fdiff (2022-07-07). "Conflict - Chozy Aiyub, Malik J Ali - Interview | FDIFF". Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "Conflict". Toronto Film Mag. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "June 2024 Monthly Picks". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "WINNERS JULY - JULY 2022". Swedish International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
^ "LA Independent Film Channel". LA INDIES. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[1] "Meet Chozy Aiyub". canvasrebel.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[2] "Chozy Aiyub | Actor, Writer, Producer". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[3] "Page not found". Telly Awards. Retrieved 2024-11-20. {{cite web}}: Cite uses generic title (help)

[4] "Gold Awards: June 2022". Independent Shorts Awards. 2022-06-20. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[5] "Chozy Aiyub – Conflict – Utah Film Festival". Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[6] Stories, Local (2019-01-30). "Meet Chozy Aiyub of Tape2Book in East Atlanta". voyageatl.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[7] "Filmography". Chozy Aiyub. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[8] Conflict | Short Film Nominee | Shorted. 2022-02-03. Retrieved 2024-11-20 – via shortedfilms.com.

[9] "Interview with Filmmaker Chozy Aiyub (BEING X IN AMERICA)". Matthew Toffolo's Summary. 2022-11-03. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[10] "MCHRFF". morehousefilmfestival.eventive.org. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[11] (2022-07-07). "Conflict - Chozy Aiyub, Malik J Ali - Interview | FDIFF". Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[12] "Conflict". Toronto Film Mag. 2022-11-21. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[13] "June 2024 Monthly Picks". Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[14] "WINNERS JULY - JULY 2022". Swedish International Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

[15] "LA Independent Film Channel". LA INDIES. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-11-20.

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