Tag: Last Men in Aleppo

Syrian producer consider next steps.The Academy of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences has expressed its solidarity with Syrian producer Kareen Abeed of Oscar-nominated Last Men In Aleppo and his team after he was a visa to enter the Us to attend the upcoming 90th annual Academy Awards.It is understood Abeed, pictured at left with assistant…

In a statement, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has expressed solidarity with “Last Men in Aleppo” producer Kareem Abeed, who was denied a visa to travel to the United States to attend the Academy Awards on March 4 due to President Trump’s travel ban.“Director Feras Fayyad and producer Kareem Abeed made history…

Kareem Abeed, producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Last Men in Aleppo,” has been denied a visa to travel to the United States to attend the Academy Awards ceremony on March 4.Abeed holds a Syrian passport and is currently living in Turkey. According to a letter from the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, his application was rejected…

Best Documentary Feature Oscar nominee “Last Men in Aleppo” recently made history by becoming the first film from a Syrian directing-producing team to garner Academy recognition. Yet for the filmmakers — who have just learned that Syria will not expedite the travel visas of producer Kareem Abeed and star Mahmoud Al-Hattar — a pallor has…