Zayn Alexandre is a Lebanese-American writer and director based in New York City. His short films include "Manara" (Venice Days, 76th Venice Film Festival), "Abroad" (Santa Barbara International Film Festival), and "Saint Rose", which premiered at the Red Sea International Film Festival '24 and screened at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival '25. An alum of the Toronto International Film Festival Filmmaker Lab (TIFF '21), he holds graduate degrees from Columbia University and New York University. His work explores identity, family dynamics, and generational tension, often grounded in social observation. He is currently developing his debut feature, "Plus One".