“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.

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

Seeds for Liberation World Premiere (dir. Matthew Solomon, 2026)
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Free Palestine. Free us all.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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