Walid Chaya Shines in ‘Magic Hour’ Premiere at Santa Barbara Film Festival Feb. 2025

Magic Hour premiered at the 40th Santa Barbara International Film Festival, where Walid Chaya drew strong attention for his comedic performance as Joel, a sarcastic Airbnb host caught up in the chaos of an aspiring filmmaker’s project. The indie comedy, directed by Jacqueline Christy and starring Miriam Shor, blends humor and heart while exploring the creative process and the challenges of balancing ambition with personal life. As the film continues its festival run and seeks distribution, Chaya’s standout role has positioned him as one of the memorable highlights of the ensemble cast.

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