Directed by Chozy Aiyub, Malik J Ali
Conflict is about Mohammad Abdullah, a Palestinian prisoner who is being interrogated by Moshe Levi, an Israeli soldier. They both exchange their own point of views in a heated conversation which eventually creates an unpredictable outcome.
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News & Reviews
- “Short Film Nominee – Review”Shorted Filmshttps://shortedfilms.com/short-films/conflict-israel-palestine/
- “Winner – January/February 2022″Reale Film Festival Monthly Awardshttp://www.realefilmfestival.com/festival/january-february-2022/
- “Outstanding Achievement – February/March 2022″Beyond the Curve International Film Festivalhttps://www.bciff.org/winners-february-march-2022/
- “Best US Short – February 2022″NIAGARA FALLS International Short Film Festivalhttps://niagarafallsfestival.com/winners-february-2022/
- “Best Short Film Actor – January 2022 “Hollywood International Golden Agehttps://higafestival.com/winners-january-2022/
- “Award of Merit – January 2022″One Reller Short Film Competitionhttps://www.one-reeler.net/award-of-merit-conflict-usa/
- “Best International Film – February/March 2022″Absurd Film Festivalhttp://www.assurdofilmfestival.com/news/february-2022-ma
Director Biography – Chozy Aiyub, Malik J Ali
Chozy Aiyub knew that one day he will make his way to the United States and become a star. Born and raised in Palestine, at a young age he was already involved in performing arts, creating film and music since his father had a very famous band/dance group called “Al-Kawakeb” – translates from Arabic to English as “The Planets”.
Chozy Aiyub was always involved in stage performances, dance and music. Growing up, he got to learn how to play the piano, guitar and drums by ear from being around his father.
At the age of 13, his father bought him his first video camera. That is when Chozy Aiyub began creating short films and casting his friends and neighbors as actors. He would also act in his short films as well. That is when he realized his passion for acting and directing.
In 2015, one of my friends cast me in one of his films titled “BREATHE” and that is when I had my first speaking role in a film. Since then, I caught the acting bug and been taking classes and working on my craft.
Today, I am writing and directing a lot of my own films instead of waiting on the industry to cast people that look like me in their projects and I love it.
Director Statement
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.”
~ Nelson Mandela
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