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khafaaj

yousef khafaja

palestine, germany & los angeles
film | theology
@harvard ‘28
@bvwdfilm

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“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.” Sebastian Miquilarena and Shadi Nader star in Black Vans and Worry Dolls, a new short film from Yousef Khafaja. Premiering May 16, 2026 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach, CA at 2:00 pm.


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4 days ago


Black Vans and Worry Dolls
Written and Directed by @khafaaj
Produced by @alvxestrvda and @wickedhaiku

Premiering May 16, 2026

Carpenter Performing Arts Center
Long Beach, California
2:00 PM
Free admission and parking

Starring @__sebastian_m and @shady_nader

Director of Photography @monriix
Production Designer @robiathan
Costume Designer @dancem0msedits
Editor @minh.h.n
Composer @theonlysanjayyouneed
Poster Design by Christian Samson


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6 days ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


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4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago


Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)

Forever grateful and honored to be a part of @seedsforliberationmovie. Thank you so much @mattytheglue @donnahadjikhani @lanzybear for allowing me to continue to serve my people on screen.

Free Palestine. Free us all.


377
24
4 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
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6 months ago


Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago


Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


316
19
6 months ago

Black Vans and Worry Dolls (dir. Yousef Khafaja, 2026)

“A black van watches. A worry doll listens.”

Written and directed by: @khafaaj

Lead Producer: @alvxestrvda
Cinematographer: @monriix
Camera Operator: @jaay_jpeg
1st AD: @wickedhaiku
2nd AD: @emmanuelle.dh
Script Supervisor: @jack.bozick
1st AC: @vii.mov
2nd AC: @itzjustjeremy._.official
DIT/MHC: @kaseythefilmguy
Key Gaffer: @imjalil360
Best Boy Electric: @just_kieran.s
Key Grip: @gibsonlcb
Best Boy Grip: @raulito_044
G/E and Transpo: @itsgarytv
G/E: @mr_robot_2577 @syl_photography0
Sound Mixers: @pengrazzio @dr3dfearn
Boom Operator: @e7cduvtndatbvp6
Production Designer: @robiathan
Wardrobe Designer/Sustainability Coordinator: @dancem0msedits
Prop master: @jadynnc19
Set decorator: @wnsdkk
Art PAs: @luzmarieel @cursetens @barelysimilar @vonwilfong
Wardrobe PA: @vonwilfong
Key Makeup: @anacardonamua
UPM: @brainlefleur
2nd Unit 1st AD: @cheddarpapi
2nd Unit 2nd AD: @7askeen
Line Producer: @jaysonhanmer
Executive Producer: @jasont087
Key PA: @devinolson.exe
PAs: @connor.v @barelysimilar @noakesfilms93 @valentino.kitchen @olivia._grace24
Catering: @nikushatatulashvili @mahmoudaalfar @monriix @mahmou_.bisher @anwarskitchenla
Editor: @minh.h.n
BTS by: @victoriapereda_

Cast:
Santiago: @__sebastian_m
Yahya: @shady_nader
Nadya: @beccakhalil
Santiago’s Mother: @yanin.lozanguiano
Agent #1: @lvee426
Agent #2: @actorderekcasper

Thank you to everyone who helped this story come to life. I was truly blessed to work with each and every one of you.


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19
6 months ago

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1 years ago

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3
1 years ago

✊🏽🤍#PoloroidsOfPurpose


3
1 years ago

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1 years ago

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directorial debut


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glory to the martyrs


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