Iyad Hajjaj is a Multi-Award-Winning Actor and Film Maker.

He is the founder and Executive Director of MISSING PEACE PICTURES, 

Inc. where he produced and directed several films.  Iyad Produced, 

directed and starred in multi-award-winning film DREAMS I NEVER HAD 

along side Hollywood Celebrities Malcolm McDowell & Robin Givens.

 

Most recently, Iyad Produced a short film MY FOOT IS IN HEAVEN, the film was nominated and won awards in over 20 international film festivals. 

 

Additionally, he worked as a cultural advisor on several Major Films and TV Shows. Iyad has worked closely with Hollywood Executive Producers and Directors and is able to execute a film project to the highest Hollywood standards. 

 

As an actor, Iyad’s extensive and diverse filmography includes more than 100 acting credits. Most recently he played a main supporting role on the SONY Pictures movie “Soul on Fire” starring William H. Macy and John Corbett. He also played another supporting role in the movie “The Prince” starring Andy Garcia and Nicolas Cage. Iyad co-starred on NCIS Origins, recurred on Disney+ series Ms Marvel, Starred in the PodCast series (The Weird), played an important role in the South Korean movie (The Point Men), co-starred in NBC’s comedy show Will and Grace, SHOWTIME comedy show BLACK MONDAY starring Don Cheadle, and many more.  

 

For the past 15 years, Iyad has been working to improve the image of Arabs in Hollywood. He has been creating projects and short videos to promote his cause. All his past projects were self funded. Iyad’s intention is to continue his journey and make more films and videos highlighting major events in the Middle East; and increase awareness in the western cultures, with special focus on our youth and connect them closer to our roots and culture. 

 

Iyad graduated Bethlehem University as a physical therapist, and is certified as a behavioral therapist. 

In both fields, Iyad worked with both physically and developmentally challenged individuals and couldn’t 

appreciate life more. 

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