Husam Asi
About: 
Husam, Also known as Sam, is a film critic and reporter. He has covered major film events (Oscars and major film festivals) and interviewed Hollywood filmmakers and stars. His articles are published in several magazines and newspapers, including UKscreen and Al Quds Elarabi. He was nominated for the Best publisher by "The New Statement" magazine and won the "Fringe Report" best publisher award.
In 2008, he was accredited by Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and in 2010 he was elected to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), qualifying him to vote for the Golden Globe awards.
He is also an award-winning director, screenwriter and publisher. His short comedy "Pleasure Marriage" was nominated for the Best Short film at Hawaii International Film Festival 2006. His script "The General's Son" was a top finalist at several screenwriting competitions including the Academy Nicholl Fellowship 2009.
Categories:  Director, Reporter, Writer
eMail:  http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/asi
WWW:  http://www.ukscreen.com/crew/asi
Tel:  +13109297014
Mobile:  +44 7957642274
Address:  Los Angeles
California
United States
Company:  UK screen
Nationality:  United Kingdom
Experience:  10 yrs
Languages:  English, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian (basic)
Husam Asi photo
Training and Skills
Formal Training: 
  1. BSc. Physics
  2. MSc. Medicine
  3. Ph.D Visual Neuroscience
  4. University College London (UCL) film society
  5. Directing Intensive, University of Southern California (USC)
Additional Information
- Founder of UK Screen
- Accredited by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
- Member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)
Credits
Type Production Name Company Role Year
Editorial My articles UK Screen Journalist 2012
Editorial Film Reviews UK screen Film Critic 2009
Short Film Foolishly seeking Love LA Film Independent Co Producer 2009
Short Film In My Eye USC Director, Producer 2008
Short Film Regression USC Director, Writer, Producer 2008
Short Film Pleasure marriage V5 Productions writer, director, Producer 2005
Feature Film The General's Son development Writer 2003
Corporate Media Training Chevron Camera, lighting 2000
Corporate Media training UCL Images Camera, lighting 2000
Documentary Notting Hill Carnaval Asi Productions Director,Camera,Editor 1999
Short Film The Little People No. 2 productions Dir.of Photography 1999
Short Film Interactions Asi Productions Director,Camera,writer 1998
Short Film Lonely drinks Asi Productions Director;Camera,writer 1997
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