Neo Apelian

Neo Apelian is an Armenian Lebanese Filmmaker based in Dubai. His writer/director journey began with the short film IDI. in January 2021. IDI later went on to win 11 awards at various worldwide festivals, and screening in over 16 festivals. IDI , first earned Neo the Gold Award for First Time Director, at many medium level Film Festivals. Eventually Neo completed his newest short film, "Karayr" an Arabic post-apocalyptic tale that blends Komitasian music and Armenian influence. KARAYR came on top at the first HollyShorts Dubai, winning the “Best of the Fest” Award, propelling Neo into writin…