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Mohamad Kazem Fayad (محمد كاظم فياض; born 1994), known as Kazim Fayad, is a Lebanese film director, writer, and producer. He is known for his psychological thriller films.

Early life
Fayad was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1994; his family is originally from Khiam in southern Lebanon.

Fayad graduated from the Lebanese International University with the highest mark for his film Turritopsis Dohrnii. The film was nominated for the Golden Fox – Best Student Film award at the Calcutta International Cult Film Festival, and finished in second place.

Career
Fayad directed Yusif, a 2021 feature narrative film. His brother, Ali, was the editor. The film was nominated in the Asian World Film Festival's official selection, and non-competitive selection for feature films. It won the Special Jury Award at the Asian World Film Festival, and was the best first cinematic work at the Alexandria Mediterranean Film Festival. Yusif was also nominated for Best Director and Best Screenplay at the Dhaka International Film Festival, and was among the 10 best films out of 500 at the International Oriental Film Festival of Geneva. Fayad was congratulated by the Lebanese Minister of Culture.