Anouar H. Smaine

North African writer, director and actor Anouar H. Smaine spent his childhood between the cities of Paris and Alger due to the nature of his parents' work. His mother was a French Professor and his father a Playwright, film and theater Director and Actor. After moving to the US as a teenager, Anouar earned a Bachelor's in Computer Science, then two Master's degrees in Political Science, Fine Arts and World Languages from Eastern Michigan University. Years later, Anouar completed his filmmaking training at the New York Film Academy - Los Angeles - and went on to write, direct and produce some short films among which are 'Axis of Evil', 'Sharia' and 'Battle Fields', earning him Awards and acclaim in US, European, North African, Middle Eastern and Asian festival circuits. Over the years, his films would compete in over 30 countries. Being multi-lingual (French, Spanish, Arabic, Middle Eastern & North African dialects, and a vast array of European & African accents) also helped Anouar find success as a Voice Actor with credits in Academy Award Nominated films 'I Lost my Body' opposite Dev Patel, 'The Life Ahead' opposite Sofia Loren, and 'The Ballad of Lefty Brown' lending his voice to legendary actor Peter Fonda in the French version of the film. A passionate storyteller, Anouar's multi-cultural background, his extensive travelling and ability to connect with the human element sets him apart as a Writer, Director, and Actor. He calls Los Angeles home.