Ziyad Saadi

is a Palestinian Canadian writer, actor, and filmmaker based in Vancouver. He is a Nicholl Fellowship semi-finalist, a Rawi Screenwriters Lab fellow, a finalist for the Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBTQ2S+ Emerging Writers, and the winner of the MPAC Hollywood Bureau pilot writing competition. In addition to his work in film and literature, Ziyad has contributed to publications such as Indiewire, The Independent, and The Gay & Lesbian Review. He holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Concordia University.

Three Parties, excerpt from a debut novel by Ziyad Saadi

Three Parties, excerpt from a debut novel by Ziyad Saadi

In this tragicomic debut novel, a queer Palestinian refugee prepares to come out during his extravagant birthday dinner...

6 FEBRUARY 2026 • By Ziyad Saadi
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