Go behind the music of Crazy Rich Arabs in Episode 4 of the podcast with singer/songwriter Rawan Chaya. Discover her songs, stories, inspiration, and creative role behind the sound of the feature film.

Crazy Rich Arabs is casting SAG AFTRA actors for lead, supporting, and day player roles in Los Angeles. View casting details, pay rates, roles, and deadline.

Go behind the vision of Crazy Rich Arabs in Episode 3 of the podcast with Director Peter Takla. Discover his approach to directing the story, cast, comedy, and collaboration behind the film.

Go behind the casting of Crazy Rich Arabs in Episode 2 of the podcast with Casting Director Ani Avetyan. Discover self tape tips, auditions, and the crew behind the feature film.

Discover the new Crazy Rich Arabs podcast and Episode 1, featuring Walid Chaya, the making of the story, behind the scenes updates, and more.

Discover Crazy Rich Arabs, a new Arab American romantic comedy filming in Los Angeles this fall, celebrating Arab culture, family, community, and authentic multicultural storytelling.

Canvas Rebel features Walid Chaya as he shares his work ethic, acting career, creative journey, and advice for building a sustainable career in the arts.

If your company may be interested in partnering with or sponsoring the film, we'd love the opportunity to connect.

Support the CRAZY RICH ARABS independent film fundraiser and help bring this comedy feature from script to screen. Donate, share, and join us as we prepare to film in Los Angeles.

Bold Journey features Walid Chaya as he shares his work ethic, acting career, creative journey, and advice for artists through Studio for Performing Arts LA.

Actor, filmmaker, and educator Walid Chaya shares his journey from performer to entrepreneur, discussing storytelling, arts education, and building opportunities for artists through his creative work.

I had an incredible time hosting the 4th Annual LA Monologue & Song SLAM in Downtown Los Angeles, bringing together actors, singers, filmmakers, and creatives for a night of performances, networking, and community.

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

I reflect on directing the MENASA Showcase at the Hollywood Arab Film Festival, celebrating a powerful weekend of culture, storytelling, and community.

The 4th Annual MENASA Diversity Actors Showcase returned as a hybrid event, connecting actors nationwide with industry professionals through live performances in Los Angeles and a digital talent database.

The MENASA Diversity Actors Showcase returns for its fourth year, continuing its mission to elevate actors of Middle Eastern, North African, South Asian, and Southwest Asian backgrounds.

The 4th Annual MENASA Diversity Actors Showcase returns on April 18, 2026 at Culver City Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing together emerging actors and top industry professionals for a one night live event.

At the 2026 Hollywood Movie Awards, a standout panel explored how vertical dramas are rapidly reshaping production models, casting practices, and long-term career pathways for actors across film and new media. Panelists emphasized that this format represents a structural evolution of the studio system, driven by real-time audience data, global market growth, and a scroll-first viewing culture competing directly with social media. The discussion highlighted vertical storytell

I recently had the opportunity to speak on a Vertical Dramas panel at the Hollywood Movie Awards, alongside casting director Paul Ruddy, and platform leaders Yoko Chen (GoodShort) and Jenny Rosen (DramaBox). The conversation was less about hype and more about clarity—specifically, how this format fits into the larger ecosystem actors are navigating today.

"Interviewer: You’ve built multiple platforms alongside your creative career—Moonlit Wings Productions, Studio for Performing Arts LA, and the Studio for Performing Arts Foundation. What does each one do, and how do they work together? Walid: Each platform plays a specific role within one connected ecosystem. Moonlit Wings Productions is my creative banner, where I develop original film, theatre, and live storytelling projects as a writer, director, and producer. Studio for