Founder’s Dossier  

**Nazem Kamil Elmasri**  

Founder & Director, Eben World University  

[Full Bio Link](https://nazemelmasri8.wixsite.com/nazem-media/bio)

Early Life & Roots  

Born on April 15 in ElMreijat, Bekaa, Lebanon, Nazem grew up working on his family’s farm, surrounded by orchards, vineyards, and mountains. His childhood was marked by resilience, community, and a love for learning—studying Arabic, French, and English across diverse schools and faith traditions. The Lebanese Civil War interrupted his formal education, but it forged in him a determination to seek knowledge beyond borders.

 Immigration & New Beginnings  

On November 11, 1976, Nazem arrived in Los Angeles, where he completed high school at San Gabriel. He worked tirelessly in restaurants, gas stations, and sales while studying auto mechanics and theater arts at Pasadena City College. These years instilled discipline and adaptability, laying the foundation for his creative career.

 Acting, Filmmaking & Screenwriting  

Nazem’s artistic journey spans decades:  

- Member of AFTRA and Actor’s Equity, with over 1,000 hours on Hollywood sets.  

- Shakespearean performances with the Royal Hollywood Shakespeare Company (1986–1992).  

- Director of *Murder at the Howard Johnson’s* in Henderson, Nevada.  

- Creator of a surrealist Super-8 film mentored by Hollywood cinematographer Larry Raymond.  

- Judge at Miss Philippines LA and Honolulu pageants.  

- Volunteer and performer with the International Theater Institute in Cyprus, representing both the USA and Lebanon.  

- Radio voice in Hawaii, cameraman in Santa Barbara, and translator certified in multiple fields.  

- Screenwriter of numerous works, with samples available on Script Revolution.   Global Ecosystem Building  

Nazem’s vision extends far beyond the stage and screen. Together, we have built a constellation of projects:  

- **Eben World University**: A global academic ecosystem designed to democratize education and make learning borderless.  

- **TokenLA.org / TokenLA.World**: A screenplay marketplace and creative hub under the 

banner *GlobalWritersHub*.  

- **WellnessHubLife**: A platform for holistic health and wellness.  

- **FEED INC**: A humanitarian initiative focused on food security and sustainable agriculture.  

- **GuiltFreeTokenization**: A pioneering model for ethical digital asset tokenization.  Each project reflects Nazem’s commitment to blending creativity, technology, and human diplomacy.

Publications & Digital Footprint  

Nazem maintains a substantial digital presence, with writings, essays, and visionary documents published across Eben World platforms and his personal site:  

- [Nazem Media Bio & Blog](https://nazemelmasri8.wixsite.com/nazem-media/bio)  

- Substack essays and Eben World Institute documents  

Vision for Eben World University  

Eben World University is not a traditional institution—it is a **borderless university**. Its mission is to:  

- Provide accessible education across continents.  

- Empower students and faculty to co-create solutions for global challenges.  

- Serve as a hub for creative, technological, and humanitarian collaboration.  

Nazem’s leadership is rooted not in degrees, but in lived experience, creative mastery, and a relentless drive to build bridges across cultures.

Note from the Founder  

"Education must reach every corner of the world—villages, cities, and even places without WiFi. Eben World University was born from this vision: to make learning borderless, inclusive, and accessible to all. My journey as an actor, filmmaker, and ecosystem builder is dedicated to ensuring that knowledge is never limited by geography or circumstance."