Muhammad Abed Baryal (Born on October 1, 2000) is an Afghan editor, director, and actor born in Wazir Muhammad Akbar Khan, Kabul. His films, primarily in the thriller and drama genres, have been released through YouTube channels. Early Life and Career Muhammad Abed Baryal developed an interest in films and acting at the age of ten. In 2012, when he was just 12 years old, he participated in a film directed by his father, Bahramuddin Baryal, where he played a small role. He acted alongside Abdul Ahmad Khaksar, one of Afghanistan’s most famous and beloved artists. In 2017, he began collaborating with his father in cinematography and editing, which led him to edit and direct multiple films. Films Directed by Muhammad Abed Baryal Short film The Book Seller’s Daughter (2021) Short film Behind the Door (2022) Archive documentary Children Films Edited by Muhammad Abed Baryal Artistic film: Natijeh (2018) Mini-series: Goncheha Par Par Mishavad (2019) Film: Farar az Watan (2022) Artistic film: Ishq Bar Bad Rakhteh (2022) Artistic film: Dard-e Watan (2022) Awards and Achievements Winner of the Did-Naw Festival Award (2022) - Recognized as one of the best editors among Afghan artists - Collaborated with Salim Shaheen, one of Afghanistan’s leading filmmakers and producers Education and Influences Muhammad Abed Baryal has never attended a film schooldue to the lack of such institutions in Afghanistan. He has also never taken directing coursesbut believes he has learned filmmaking from his father, Bahramuddin Baryal, since childhood. He cites Alfred Hitchcock, Stanley Kubrick, David Fincher, Steven Spielberg, and James Cameron as his biggest influences in cinematography and filmmaking. He also has a strong passion for James Bond 007 films