Aziz Tazi
Filmmaker, Los Angeles CA
Aziz recently drew the attention of Moroccan, French and American media... A few examples here.
See more on Night Walk's official website: www.nightwalkthemovie.com
Forbes Africa (May 2016)
"30 Under 30"
"When it was time to finally rank all the candidates, the most important criteria was the positive impact on communities and populations of the continent - because to be truly inclusive, development has to go beyond short-term visions and purely mercantile considerations. With this film, Aziz Tazi wants to change the stereotypes that exist in American media about Arabs and Muslims, generally represented either as billionaire corrupt sheikhs or as terrorists. A noble ambition that we cannot wait to see become a reality!
Le 360.ma - December 2014
Moroccan TV Channel
"The young and talented Moroccan director Aziz Tazi, also festival manager of the Arab Film Festival is now present in Marrakech to celebrate the seventh art he is passionate about since his childhood. We met with the artist who signed with Lena River Productions."
Read the complete article in English here.
French Consulate Newsletter (October 2013)
In an effort to promote Aziz's work at the 2013 Arab Film Festival, the French Consulate of Los Angeles published an article about IMAGO on their weekly newsletter on films and culture. Aziz's film opened the Arab Film Festival in Hollywood on October 18th, 2013
VH Magazine
(July 2013)
Aziz's first ever article on a magazine. This special edition dedicated to the celebration of the Golden Jubilee of King Mohamed VI also included a one-page article promoting IMAGO's official selection at the Arab Film Festival and talking about Aziz's aspirations as a filmmaker.
Read the complete article in French here
VH Magazine (January 2014)
"Top 50 Men of the Year 2013"
Thanks to his achievments during that year, Aziz had the honor of being ranked among the most successful men of Morocco in the year 2013. Next to prominent figures of the political and economic spectrum of the country, Aziz embodies a new wave of emerging talent trying to put Morocco on a map. His debut as a filmmaker was thus encouraged by this highly-acclaimed magazine sold nationally in Morocco and in a few foreign countries as well.
"Challenge" Magazine
(2nd week December 2013)
After showing up at the Marrakech International Film Festival where he got approached by reporters, Aziz made the cover of Morocco's highly-acclaimed Challenge magazine specialized in business and entrepreneurship. They also consecrated a two-page article describing Aziz's curriculum and career path since high school.
Read the complete article in French here.
Les Inspirations Eco - Moroccan Magazine
(August 2015)
“Night Walk” is an American production made by a young Moroccan with big dreams. Aziz Tazi is shooting his latest feature film between the United States and Morocco and tells the story of an impossible love between an American and an Arab. Jump with us behind the scenes on a shoot conveying beautiful values.
Read the complete article in English here