Hammer to Nail previews the ninth Lonely Seal festival
Don R. Lewis highlights the Arlington festival’s independent films, filmmaker programming, Ernest Thompson appearance, and Spike & Mike’s animation showcase.
Hammer to Nail · Festival coverage
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Watertown filmmaker brings Late Fall to Lonely Seal
Charlie Breitrose reports on Abigail Jean Lucas and her film Late Fall, selected for the festival’s Women in Film & Video New England showcase.
Watertown News · Film coverage
Read the story ↗Massachusetts Film Office spotlights Lonely Seal
The state film office’s event notice highlights the August 27–30 festival and its focus on independent storytelling, global diversity, and underrepresented voices.
Massachusetts Film Office · Event notice
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Stories Aching to Be Told
Bijan Tehrani speaks with Hammad about filmmaking, the origins of Lonely Seal, inclusive storytelling, and streaming.
Cinema Without Borders · Interview
Read the story ↗The Arts Fuse includes Lonely Seal in its cultural guide
The Boston arts guide previews the ninth festival at the Regent Theatre, including Ernest Thompson’s book discussion and the return of Spike & Mike’s animation program.
The Arts Fuse · Arts guide
Read the story ↗Entrepreneur UK profiles Hammad’s creative journey
A career feature explores Hammad’s path into film, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, tracing the experiences that shaped his approach to storytelling and business.
Entrepreneur UK · Profile
Read the story ↗The Boston Globe includes Lonely Seal in its festival guide
The Globe’s Massachusetts summer film-festival reporting includes Lonely Seal, its Arlington setting, and comments from founder Hammad Zaidi.
The Boston Globe · Festival coverage
Read the story ↗Lonely Seal at the Cannes film market
The official Cannes market daily includes a photograph identifying Hammad Zaidi and Lonely Seal colleagues on page 15.
Cannes Market News · Photo coverage
Read the story ↗Rolling Out explores film, technology, and inclusion
Kevin E. Hooks interviews Hammad about his creative career and his perspective on storytelling, technology, and representation.
Rolling Out · Video interview
Read the story ↗Palm Springs festival recognizes its 2024 juries
The festival’s official awards announcement names Hammad among the jurors for the Cinema Without Borders Bridging the Borders Award.
Palm Springs International Film Festival · Awards notice
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Revisiting the United Day of Service campaign
A retrospective examines the youth-volunteering initiative and Hammad’s role in creating its public-service announcement.
Follow South Jersey · Retrospective
Read the story ↗Script Magazine profiles a multifaceted film career
John W. Kim’s profile explores Hammad’s filmmaking, writing, distribution work, and efforts to create opportunities for storytellers.
Script Magazine · Profile
Read the story ↗A national cinema campaign encourages community service
Ain’t It Cool News reports on the United Day of Service PSA directed by Hammad, created to encourage young people to volunteer on the first anniversary of September 11.
Ain’t It Cool News · Campaign coverage
Read the story ↗Baptized at Lucky Lube at Dawson City
The festival’s original program documents the short film’s screening and Hammad’s participation in the Directors on Directing workshop.
Dawson City International Short Film Festival · Program
Read the story ↗An early review of Baptized at Lucky Lube
Annette Kellerman reviews Hammad’s short film and discusses its personal storytelling and his work as a first-time director.
Ain’t It Cool News · Film review
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