If you’re an actor, filmmaker, or just someone who loves powerful storytelling, the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF) is about to deliver two can’t-miss screenings you’ll want front-row seats for. This September, VCU arts Theatre alumni-turned-filmmakers are returning to RVA to share their latest work—films that have been making waves from Hollywood all the way back home.

If you’re an actor, filmmaker, or creative spirit looking for career inspiration, this is one event you’ll want to mark in bold on your calendar. On Friday, September 26, join award-winning filmmakers and proud VCU alumni Walid Chaya and Collin Chute for an exciting RVA Alumni Q&A at VCU arts Theatre. This isn’t your typical lecture—think of it as a behind-the-scenes conversation where you can ask questions, swap ideas, and walk away with real-world strategies to fuel your

Harriet, a once-promising filmmaker, is stuck in the suburbs of New Jersey. Alienated from her cheating husband and spurned by her teenage daughter, she secretly enrolls in film school to revive her long-lost dream.

Harriet, a once-promising filmmaker, is stuck in the suburbs of New Jersey. Alienated from her cheating husband and spurned by her teenage daughter, she secretly enrolls in film school to revive her long-lost dream.

Watch Walid Chaya with Miriam Shore in the World Premire of MAGIC HOUR, an Official Selection of the Berkshire International Film Festival.

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

The film took home an award last weekend from the CCIFF. Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film: fame demands its dues.

Watch Walid Chaya with Miriam Shore in the World Premire of MAGIC HOUR, an Official Selection of the Santa Barbara Film Int'l Festival.

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Directed by Walid Chaya, "Darn It Darla!" is a short film where he stars as a manipulative talent manager, following a former child stars...

Watch my award-winning short film at 7pm PST on Nov. 12 at the Yucca Valley Film Festival, next door to Palm Springs, tickets are free!

As of 2018 women were finally allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia. Watch “Driving Ms. Saudi” by Walid Chaya at the Marina del Rey Film Festival

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Walid Chaya's film "Driving Ms. Saudi" is an Official Selection of the Marina del Rey Film Festival and will screen on June 21, 2022.

"Award-winning actor, director, and top creative Walid Chaya is chosen to bring the funny to the TOSketch Comedy Festival this year."