Aya Hamdan

Producer

Two cousins born in separate countries reunite in Brooklyn when a run-in with an ex turns the night into a mission of revenge. COUSINS explores cultural disconnect between family members and identity within oneself. 

Cousins

A coming-of-age about the childhood, teendom, and adulthood of a young woman growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to an American mother and Syrian-born Muslim father. When Layla’s grandpa arrives from Syria, her relationships with her family members and her identities, including her sexuality, are tested.

Out of Water

A passionate Syrian baker spends his first Eid in the US attempting to sell the sweet he has spent his lifetime perfecting: walnut baklava. As he roams the streets of Brooklyn, he bumps into a savvy Indian ladoo maker, who appears to have figured out how to appeal to one of New York's most coveted customers: Health-conscious Brooklynites.

Sweet Refuge

On the eve of her sister’s wedding, Karina brings her “best friend” home to meet the family. 
In the face of familial expectations her anxieties begin to unravel.

Aya Hamdan

Producer

Out of Water

Cousins

Sweet Refuge

Dress Up