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Josef Fares was born on September 19, 1977 in Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon and is credited as a film director, screenwriter and actor. That puts Josef Fares at 48 years old in 2026. Education on record includes University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre. Awards on record include Nordic Council Film Prize (2006).
My Take
Josef Fares is one of the most exciting creative minds working across two mediums at once. Born in Beirut and raised in Sweden, he won the Nordic Council Film Prize in 2006 as a filmmaker before reinventing himself as a game designer. Founding Hazelight Studios, he poured cinematic storytelling into co-op games, winning Game of the Year for It Takes Two in 2021 and following up with Split Fiction in 2025. What I admire most is his conviction; he builds games around shared human connection rather than trends. That outspoken, single-minded artistry is exactly why his work stands out to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Josef Fares
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョセフ・ファレス
- Reading
- じょせふ・ふぁれす
- Born
- September 19, 1977 (age 48)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Snake
- Origin
- Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / actor / game designer / director
2. Background
- University
- University College of Film, Radio, Television and Theatre
Awards & achievements
- 2006 Nordic Council Film Prize
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/joseffares/
- Xhttps://x.com/josef_fares
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef%20Fares
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1345960
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Josef Fares born?
Born September 19, 1977 (age 48).
Where is Josef Fares from?
Josef Fares is from Beirut, Beirut Governorate, Lebanon.
What does Josef Fares do?
Josef Fares works as film director, screenwriter, actor, game designer, director.
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