Neo Apelian is an Armenian-Lebanese filmmaker based in Dubai, with over a decade of experience in film and video production. His career spans a wide range of local and international projects, including commercials, short films, and feature films.

Notably, he has worked on major productions such as Star Trek: Beyond (2016) and The Ambush (2021).

Neo is currently in post-production on his latest short film, Karayr. An Arabic-language, post-apocalyptic story that blends Armenian cultural elements with music inspired by Komitas.

The film was successfully crowdfunded and is set to premiere on the international festival circuit in 2025.