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Apr 7

Walid Chaya WINNER at Cairo Ind. Short Fest for “Driving Ms. Saudi” Film

Mar 27

ABC’s of Pilot Season Showcase Premieres with 7 TV & Film VIP’s

7 VIP’s were our special guests at our “ABC’s of Pilot Season Prep” masterclass this week and gave on-the-spot feedback to our actors!

Mar 22

Walid Chaya “Rising Star” In The News: AP, CBS, NBC & More!

“Rising Star” Walid Chaya’s film ‘Driving Ms. Saudi’ is featured in Associated Press news featuring the recent screenings worldwide.

Mar 20

Hello from The Active Actor™ Pilot Season 2021 Los Angeles Showcase!

Meet the Pilot Season actors I mentor through my program: The Active Actor: Elevate Your Craft & Career™ at Studio For Performing Arts LA!!

Mar 19

The961 News Features Walid Chaya “Lebanese Filmmaker’s Heartfelt Film...”

Walid Chaya’s award-winning film “Driving Ms. Saudi” featured in The961 news, special coverage from Walid’s homeland.

Mar 13

Walid Chaya Chats With VIP’s Denise Simon, CD Zora DeHorter & Manager Loren Albento On Clubhouse App

Clubhouse app chat with Denise Simon (NYC) & Walid Chaya (LA), expert coaches with celebrity clients on major TV shows, films and Broadway.

Feb 7

Breaking News! “Los Angeles Acting Studio Training Mentorship Casting & Agent Showcase Premiered”

A new actor training and mentorship program has been launched by Walid Chaya called The Active Actor™ as featured in NBC, CBS, FOX and more!

Jan 24

Thanks Brandon Cohen, Manager, BAC Talent, For A Jam-Packed Q&A About “Managing Your Acting Career”

A special thank you to VIP Brandon Cohen for joining our studio director Walid Chaya on Saturday, January 23, 2021 for a free virtual Q&A!

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