Two men on a film set, one operating a camera and the other holding a script, in a room with wooden shelves and personal items.
A man wearing sunglasses is sitting in front of a wooden wall while a clapperboard is being held above him. The clapperboard has details written on it and is part of a film or video production scene.

Black Vans and Worry Dolls follows Santiago, a young immigrant whose world unravels after a fraudulent deportation notice drives him into hiding. His lawyer, Yahya, guided by his faith, embarks to bring him back. Blending realism and mysticism, the film explores the intersections of faith, immigration, and human connection—where a worry doll and a prayer bead become symbols of shared hope across cultures.

Three men conversing outside a red brick building, one man holding papers, with windows in the background.
Four men are in a dimly lit room, with one standing and three sitting, engaged in a serious conversation as they review documents. One man is leaning over a table, showing the documents to the others, while another man is sitting with his hand on his chin. The room has framed artwork on the wall.
A group of five people involved in a film or video production inside a room with a window with blinds and string lights. One person is sitting in a chair holding a walkie-talkie and papers, while others stand and watch. There is filming equipment visible.

Black Vans & Worry Dolls (May 2026)

Close-up of a black leather shoe on a rough concrete surface. Overlaid text reads, 'Director/Writer Yousef Khafaja, Producers Alexandro Estrada, Black and Nory Dolls' in colorful, stylish fonts, with a small colorful doll attached to the shoe's sole.
Three men working on a film set with a camera, with blinds on a window and a landscape painting on the wall in the background.