Zayn Alexander

Zayn Alexandre (aka Zayn Alexander) is a Lebanese American film director and actor based in New York City. He is known for his work on the short films Abroad, Manara and Saint Rose.

Early life Zayn was born and raised in Lebanon. Zayn studied psychology at the American University of Beirut and left for the United States to pursue acting in 2010.

Career In New York City, Zayn met fellow actor, Pascale Seigneurie, who would soon become a frequent collaborator. The film was shot in one day. It debuted at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in 2018. The Moise A. Khayrallah Center has awarded Zayn and Abroad The 2020 Khayrallah Art Prize.

In 2019, and Seigneurie followed up with Manara, a short film about a Lebanese funeral and a family coping with the cultural pressures of Lebanese society. It debuted during the 76th Venice International Film Festival in September 2019. which has been selected to compete in the Shorts Competition at the Red Sea International Film Festival. The film continues Alexandre's exploration of cultural and societal themes, telling the story of a woman striving to escape a stifling marriage imposed by a conservative society.

Filmography YearFilmActorRoleWriterDirectorNotes 2018 Abroad Jad Short film 2019 Manara Rami Short film 2024 Saint Rose Short film