Ziad Hamzeh
| Ziad Hamzeh | |
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 Ziad Hamzeh, 2007 | |
| Born |
22 January 1959 Damascus, Syria |
| Occupation | Film director, producer, screenwriter |
| Website | http://www.hmfilms.net |
Ziad H Hamzeh (born 22 January 1959) is a Syrian-American college professor and film-maker. Ziad has made Boston, Massachusetts his home after relocating from Los Angeles. He is of Druze origin. In southern Syria, Ziad was born in a home of archaeological significance. His house was built as a Roman palace, and its use changed with the times into a synagogue and then a church. Ziad brought his historical legacy to the states, and there he blended his boyhood memories with the technologies of his new home. Ziad has demonstrated his artistic vision throughout his long career as a director, writer, and producer. For his creativity and masterful storytelling, Ziad has earned numerous awards in the states and internationally. Ziad is the producer of "Always Brando". The film premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival and won the best producers award from Abu Dhabi film festival. His latest film Irrefutable Proof has recently completed post production and has been acquired by Shoreline Entertainment for worldwide distribution.
Biography
Hamzeh was born at Jabal ad-Duruz in Syria. He immigrated to the United States in 1979. Ziad completed his bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston in theatre arts . In 1984 he relocated to Los Angeles and enrolled in a master's program in writing and criticism at California State University in LA then went on to attain his MFA in directing at CSUF. After completing his studies, Hamzeh created two theatre companies in Los Angeles. As the artistic director of the Open Fist Theatre Company, he established a haven for artists.
His films and stage works have garnered many international awards. He received more than forty festival accolades including the Golden Palm for his film Woman at the Beverly Hills Film Festival. In Los Angeles, Mr Hamzeh created two theatres: The Open Fist Theatre Company and The Egyptian Arena. He has directed and or produced over sixty stage productions.
Ziad has also been teaching directing in the graduate and undergraduates programs at the Maine Media Workshops since 1995. He also teaches the directing program at Emerson College and the MFA program at Lesley College.
Film career
As a director, Hamzeh has made films such as The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion'. Other works include: Shadow Glories, "Henry O!", "Bleacher Boys", "Eternal Embrace", and "Sisters".
filmography
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 1984 | "Syria: War And Power" |
| 1987 | "The Party" |
| 1992 | "Soerus" |
| 1993 | "The Flower Of Desire" |
| 1994 | "1001 Arabian Knots" |
| 1997 | "Forgotten Wars" |
| 1999 | Eternal Embrace |
| 2001 | Shadow Glories |
| 2003 | The Letter: An American Town and the 'Somali Invasion' |
| 2007 | Woman |
| 2008 | Play By Play Men |
| 2009 | Bleacher Boys |
| 2009 | Henry O! |
| 2010 | "Adrift: People of A lesser God" |
| 2011 | Always Brando |
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