Filmography
The following are some BTS and stills from films/TV shows that I had the pleasure of being part of.
FEATURE FILM - 2023
THE COLONIZER
Kareem, an obedient Christian Palestinian man, leads a reverent life, content in his daily rituals of devotion. When he discovers Theodor, a non-Christian, broken, hungry, homeless stranger at his gate, Kareem responds with grace, feeling deeply that this man was delivered to him by God. However, once Theodor is invited onto Kareem's property, everything begins to change. Theodor's presence is an immediate disruption to Kareem's quiet, devotional life by challenging his devout heart to open in unexpected ways.
FEATURE FILM - 2021
SUPERCELL
Had the pleasure of playing the role of Mr. Khan, a bollywood star that is paying top dollars for the storm chasing experience. This was an amazing production with big stars like Alec Baldwin, Skeet Ulrich and Anne Heche. It also took place in Billings Montana and Thomasville Georgia.
SHORT FILM - 2021
ATONEMENT
A police officer has been placed on administrative leave while being investigated for a shooting incident. While drunk and frustrated by hearing reports about him on the news; he has a paralyzing premonition as his past begins to haunt him. I played the role of Mario Cruz, the police officer.
SHORT FILM - 2021
GAGGED
After finding himself gagged in the back of a van and dragged through the woods by psychopaths, a young man attempts to make an escape. But just as in life, the end of the road does not always bring the freedom we expect. I played the role of Phil, one of the psychopaths.
FEATURE FILM - 2020
HOUSATLANTAVEGAS
Based on a true story of human trafficking. I get to play the role of Sean, the main trafficker in the film.
SHORT FILM - 2020
THE PATH WE CHOSE
The Path We Chose is a short film about a dirty police officer who on the final minutes of his shift must stop to pick up a homeless man . On their way back to the station, they are forced to bond after the cop blows a tire en route. I get to play the role of a liquor store owner named Aziz Abu Al-Rahman that is intolerant of anybody using the bathroom without shopping there.
SHORT FILM - 2019
5 STAR RATING
Grappling with his suspicions and his own personal history, an Uber driver must decide whether to act on his fears that a female passenger is headed to meet her online date whom the driver suspects is a sex trafficker. I played the role of Ray, the trafficker.
SHORT FILM - 2019
LAKE REINAL
A story about a couple of college kids that head to Lake Reinal and encounter a cult who is looking to sacrifice their bodies to the queen of the lake, Lilith. I played the lead role of the cult leader.
SHORT FILM - 2019
A SEAT AT THE TABLE
I played the lead role of Leonard, a man that is manipulated by his wife with help of their neighbor. It is a battle of being paralyzed but having internal thoughts, memories and actions. The lighting on this set was amazing.
SAG SHORT FILM - 2019
ASKING FOR IT
Three women from three different backgrounds report the crimes against them. I get to the play the role of Baseem Ali, one of the Religion Scholars who uses his status to take advantage of one of his students.
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A PUREFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES - 2019
THE ENCOUNTER : SEASON 2
Several life scenarios play out as Jesus steps in to help each situation, and bring people together. I had a blast playing the role of Ali, who captures an American atheist soldier that becomes Christian when he sees Jesus after begging for help. The scene was shot in Fitzgerald, GA which a small town filled with American history.
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WEB SERIES - 2019
DARK INTENTIONS 4
Had fun playing Fernando, a Cartel leader on this upcoming film.
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FEATURE FILM - 2019
ABIDING
A mobster must save his family from paying the ultimate price for his sins when a killer from his past is on a sworn mission to wipe each one of them out. I get to play the role of Amir, a dangerous arm dealer that only cares about his business.
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SHORT FILM - 2019
LIFE WILLINGLY
I played the role of a doctor on this project. The production took place at a historic estate in NC, originally "Faraway Farm", which was built in 1939 by celebrated museum administrator Leslie Cheek, heir to the Maxwell House Coffee fortune. The farm was the Cheek family safe-haven during WWII. It underwent renovation & remodeling in the 1970's. The 3,532 sq ft home has 5 bedrooms, 4 baths an hot tub and boat house; situated on 320 acres of private mountain land 50 mins SE of Asheville.
SHORT FILM - 2018
TRANQUIL INFERNO
A short film about the 1921 massacre on Black Wall Street. I play the role of one of the White mob members.
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SAG TV PILOT - 2018
SHOULD I DO IT
Seven students from different clicks and status quos at South Valley High compete in a talent competition that can significantly change their public lives while dealing with personal issues of finances, racism, abuse, gender identity, bullying, addiction, body shaming & drug trafficking that challenge them to be who they really are.
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SHORT FILM - 2018
ATLANTA TAKEDOWN
Atlanta Takedown is the story of a couple working for a secret agency that takes down a terrorist cell leader and is now on the run from retaliation and simultaneously trying to stop a terrorist attack on the city.
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SHORT FILM - 2018
THIS TREPID ERA
Warren, a CIA Interrogator, is tasked with interrogating an American citizen accused of plotting a terrorist act. As a father and patriot, Warren must go to great lengths, question his morals, and principals in order to protect his country.
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SHORT FILM - 2018
NIGHT SERVICE
I played the role of Vlad - a vampire’s roommate - in this dark comedy project.
