Amar Chebib
Director
Syrian-Canadian filmmaker Amar Chebib began making videos in his youth while growing up skateboarding in the Middle East. He has since made various award-winning short films and commercials around the world.
Amar began his first feature documentary in Syria just prior to the revolution and subsequently followed three musicians over 5 years as they were forced to become refugees. In 2018, Wajd - Songs of Separation premiered at DOXA, won the audience award at Filmfest DC’s Arabian Sights program, and screened at the US State Department, the Aga Khan Museum, and many international film festivals.
Besides his personal work, Amar has also directed branded films for Square, Airbnb, Beats by Dre, Casper, Bank of America as well as numerous tech start-ups and non-profits. He resides with his wife in Vancouver and continues to work globally.
