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Valens

Shot entirely on location in Lebanon at the height of the 'October Revolution' - 'Valens' chronicles the journey of Faisal Nassar; An impassioned young man who's quest for change amidst his corrupt and decaying city leads him to discover the lengths he's willing to go to make a difference.

  • Mazin Akar
    Director
  • Mazin Akar
    Writer
  • Jean Kharsa
    Producer
    The Loop
  • Luke Harris
    Producer
  • Charbel Ziade
    Producer
  • Mazin Akar
    Producer
  • Wissam Fares
    Key Cast
    "Faisal "
    A Very Big Shot
  • Cynthia Khalifeh
    Key Cast
    "Yasmine "
  • Charbel Ziade
    Key Cast
    "Glassmaker "
  • Mazin Akar
    Key Cast
    "Yusef "
    Blood Red Ox, Marvel's Jessica Jones
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi, Drama
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 53 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    September 13, 2020
  • Production Budget:
    25,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Lebanon
  • Country of Filming:
    Lebanon
  • Language:
    Arabic, English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    2.39:1
  • Film Color:
    Black & White and Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Independent Shorts Awards
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Silver Award / Official Selection
  • Indie Short Fest
    Los Angeles
    United States
    Official Selection
  • Montreal Independent Film Festival
    Montreal
    Canada
    Official Selection
  • NYC Indie Theatre Film Festival
    New York, NY
    United States
    March 10, 2021
    New York Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Mazin Akar

Mazin Akar is an American Actor|Writer|Producer of stage and and screen best known for his guest and co-starring work on such shows as Showtime's Emmy Award winning series 'Homeland', NBC's 'The Blacklist', 'Marvel's Jessica Jones' and the Netflix original series, 'Halston'.

'Valens' marks his directorial debut.

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Director Statement

"I think it's important that we all find that "something" which we're willing to fight for in life and to hold on to it at all costs. 'Valens' is very much about that discovery."