Louay Khraish
Louay Khraish | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | |
| Education | University of Texas at Dallas (Doctor of Philosophy) The New School, Master of Arts University of North Texas, Bachelor of Fine Arts |
| Occupations |
|
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable work | Arzé (2024) Film Arabi (2018-19) Bayne el Wilayat |
Louay Khraish is a Lebanese-American screenwriter, producer, and film educator,[1] He is known for the feature film, Arzé,[2] Lebanon's submission to the 97th Academy Award.[3]
Early life
[edit]Louay Khraish was born in Ain Ebel, Lebanon.
Education
[edit]He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2009.[4]
Career
[edit]Louay Khraish began his career in television, producing the Saudi weekly television magazine, Bayn El Wilayat, which was filmed in nine states, focusing on America's cultural heritage.[5] He also developed content for the digital platforms at Baynounah Media Group in Abu Dhabi before moving back to New York City. [6] In 2018, he produced for Film Independent the film education webseries, Film Arabi.[7][8]
In 2019, he optioned Lolly Winston's Good Grief with Faissal Sam Shaib, and the script they wrote based on the novel was a finalist at the Austin Film Festival Script Competition.[9]
He is known for Arzé the Lebanese feature film that he co-wrote and produced with Faissal Sam Shaib.[10][11] The script was an Official Finalist in the First Time Screenwriter Competition at the 2018 Amsterdam Film Festival Van Gogh Awards.[12] The film, which premiered at the 14th Beijing International Film Festival and had its North American premiere at Tribeca Festival, was a tribute to Lebanese women.[13][14]
He has consulted on feature film scripts, such as Sophie Butros' Solitaire[15][16] and Jonathan Keijser's Peace by Chocolate.
He has participated on juries at festivals, including the Guanajuato International Film Festival in Mexico,[17] the Luxor African Film Festival in Egypt, and Image Nation's Arab Film Studio Awards.[18] He has also moderated panels at festivals, such as the Cairo International Film Festival[19]
He has written for online publications, such as Sukoon Magazine[20] and Raseef22.[21]
He has taught film and communication courses at the American University in Dubai,[22][23] Manhattan College, and City College of New York,[24] where he developed and taught a course on Contemporary Arab Cinema.[25]
References
[edit]- ^ "All the Glamour and Glitz from the AFRIFF Opening Night & Exclusive Premiere of "Orah"". Bella Najja. November 11, 2023. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Festival Reveals 2024 Feature Film Lineup Including New Movies With Lily Gladstone, Jenna Ortega and Michael Cera". Variety. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (October 25, 2024). "Oscars: Lebanon Selects Mira Shaib's Beirut-Set 'Arzé' For Best International Feature Film". Deadline. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ "Doctoral Degrees Awarded: 2008-2009". UT Dallas. University of Texas at Dallas. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Saudis to televise Cherokee Heritage Center". Cherokee Phoenix. January 7, 2005. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Documentary Resource Initiative". Docresi.org. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ ""فيلم عربي"... مقاطع مصورة بالعربية تعلمكم كل شيء عن صناعة فيلمكم الأول". Raseef. September 17, 2018. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Film Arabi". Film Independent. Film Independent. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Austin Film Festival Announces 2019 Script Competition". Austin Film Festival. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Egyptian-Lebanese Film 'Arze' to Participate in Tribeca Festival". Egypt Today. April 20, 2024. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ Bergesen, Samantha (April 17, 2024). "Tribeca Film Festival 2024 Line Up". Indie Wire. Retrieved April 17, 2024.
- ^ "2018 Amsterdam Film Festival Announces Awards". FilmFestivals.com. May 12, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2023.
- ^ Goodfellow, Melanie (April 17, 2024). "'Arzé' Trailer: Beirut Drama About Single Mother's Quest To Retrieve Scooter Headed To Tribeca". Deadline. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Egyptian-Lebanese Film 'Arzé' Selected for Tribeca Film Festival". Cairo Scene. April 18, 2024. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Interview with Jordanian Co-writer and Producer Nadia Eliewat". JAADC. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Interviews with Nadia Eliewat and Sophie Boutros – Writers of MAHBAS – Solitaire". Arab Fim & Media Institute. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Jurado 2023". GIFF. GIFF. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Image Nation recognizes next gen filmmakers at Arab Film Studio awards". Digital Studio ME. December 13, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ Essam, Angy (November 24, 2019). "Cairo Industry days organises creative production panel". Egypt Today. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Vola" (PDF). Sukoon Magazine. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ "Don't Call Me "Middle Eastern"". Raseef 22. July 16, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
- ^ Dakkak, Nafez (December 11, 2011). "Turkish, European Powerhouses Partner with MENA Talent at Dubai Game Expo". Wamda. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
- ^ "Undergraduate Catalogue: 2011-2012" (PDF). American University in Dubai. American University in Dubai. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Louay Khraish". Coursicle. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "ARAB 31005 - Contemporary Arab Cinema". Coursicle. Retrieved April 19, 2024.