Zef is a Lebanese songwriter, composer, producer, and actor known for his distinctive creative voice and unconventional approach to music and storytelling.
Moving fluidly between sound, performance, and culture, he challenges conventions while shaping a language that feels uniquely his own.
With a growing body of work that bridges thought, emotion, and contemporary Arabic expression, Zef stands as one of a new generation of artists redefining what it means to create today.

Tony kalaany is a renowned Audio Producer based in Lebanon.
In 1996, he established his own production company Audiotakes Sound Design, and since then he has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his creativity and expertise in the Audio Field. In 2009, Kalaany’s set up the first 7.1 mixing theatre in Lebanon. This state-of-the-art facility allowed him to take his work to the next level.
The Mixing theatre has since become a go-to destination for filmmakers and producers in Lebanon and the region.
Throughout his career, Tony Kalaany has received numerous awards and recognitions for his contributions to the audio industry in Lebanon and the region.
He continues to be a leading figure in the field of audio production, setting new standards and pushing boundaries with his innovative approach to Creative Audio.

Solange Trak is a versatile Lebanese actress, filmmaker, and acting coach, known for her dynamic presence in both theatre and television.
She is the owner of District 7 Beirut, a boutique theatre in Saifi, where she fosters a creative community and showcases diverse artistic talents.
With a degree in psychology, Solange brings a deep understanding of human behavior to her work, enriching her performances and coaching. Her career spans various plays and TV series, where she has left a lasting impact through her compelling portrayals and commitment to the arts.zoury is a multidisciplinary artist renowned as an actor, director, musician, and lecturer.

Tarek Yaacoub, born on 21 August 1983, is a Lebanese actor and poet best known for his roles in David Oelhoffen’s Le Quatrième Mur (2025), Jimmy Keyrouz’s Broken Keys (Official Selection, Cannes 2020), Mir-Jean Bou Chaaya’s Very Big Shot (2015), Jimmy Keyrouz’s Nocturne in Black (Shortlisted for the Academy Awards, 2015), Amin Dora’s Hell’s Gate Seasons 1 & 2, and Mazen Fayad’s Awake.
On stage, his recent work includes Suspended by Jana Bou Matar (2025), as well as Ordalie by Chrystèle Khodr, Job Demand by Hamza Hamada, and Al Beyt by Caroline Hatem, presented at the first edition of the Lebanese National Theatre Festival.
Tarek graduated in 2009 with a Diploma of Superior Studies in
Dramatic Arts.
Always in a constant state of search.

Said Serhan is a Lebanese actor, writer and creator whose career spans theatre, cinema and television, combining a strong theatrical foundation with more than two decades of work across the Arab entertainment industry and international productions.
A graduate of the Lebanese University’s Institute of Fine Arts, where he studied theatre and acting, Serhan began on stage.
His early work with director Issam Bou Khaled introduced him to a world of black comedy, political satire and socially driven theatre, performed in Lebanon and internationally, including Paris, Milan, the Carthage Festival and the UAE.
He soon expanded into cinema and television. After Michel Kammoun’s Falafel, he built a diverse filmography between independent cinema and major Arab productions.
In 2016, he appeared in Wissam Charaf’s Tombé du Ciel (Heaven Sent), which premiered at Cannes (ACID).
On television, he became widely recognized through roles such as Ali Sheikh Al-Jabal in Al Hayba and its film, and in productions including Hell’s Gate, Finally (Wa Akheeran), Change of Mood, 1982, and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth.
Before acting, he co-hosted more than 1,000 episodes of Al-Darb on Al Jazeera Children.
A writer as well as a performer, Serhan develops his own material, drawn to dark comedy, human contradiction, social observation and unconventional characters.
His theatre and writing background shapes his approach: understanding the world around a character, not just playing it.
Across theatre, independent cinema, Arab drama and international productions, Said Serhan moves seamlessly between them – actor, writer and storyteller, both in front of the camera and behind the story.

Adam Jammal is a filmmaker and creative director whose work is guided by a clear visual language and a sensitivity to rhythm, tone, and storytelling.
Beginning in music videos, he developed a strong sense of pace and visual identity before expanding into commercials and branded films for clients including Nescafé, Marvel Studios, Bartartine, Deek Duke, and Al Hilal FC.
His background in editing, alongside early experience as an assistant director and script supervisor, shaped a grounded understanding of timing, performance, and production flow. Working closely with a trusted network of collaborators, he approaches every project with equal focus on precision and creative partnership.
Alongside his commercial work, Adam shares his perspective as a film critic, exploring cinema through thoughtful reviews and analysis that reflect the same attention to storytelling, craft, and visual language found in his directing.

Jack Berro is a Lebanese film composer, sound designer, educator, and media professional whose career spans film production, music composition, education, and creative entrepreneurship.
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Radio and Television, a Master’s Certificate in Music Production from Berklee College of Music (Boston), and a Master’s Degree in Educational Management earned with Honor, Berro has built a multidisciplinary career dedicated to the power of storytelling through sound and visual media.
As the founder of JBMP Studios, he has contributed original music and audio production to more than 230 short films, 7 feature films, and over 400 original soundtracks.
Throughout his career, he has received 12 international nominations for Best Music and has won 5 international awards for Best Music and Sound Design, while also mentoring emerging talents and supporting the growth of the creative industry.
Through his work as an artist, researcher, and educator, Berro continues to explore the intersection of creativity, technology, and human emotion, believing that meaningful stories have the power to inspire, connect, and transform communities.


The voice, the presence, and the energy that will carry us through the Opening Ceremony night. We’re proud to welcome Carlos Azar as the Master of Ceremonies of LIFF 2026. With his unmistakable charisma and commanding presence, Carlos will take the LIFF stage and guide us through a celebration of stories, filmmakers, and independent cinema from Lebanon and around the world.