Hammad Zaidi has more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He possesses unique skills and expertise that few people can match. Hammad is an expert in film distribution, international sales, and strategizing for global markets. He has an extensive background in film festival strategies, crowdfunding, independent film financing, packaging, cinema-based journalism, storytelling, and development. With these attributes, Hammad can provide insights on how to position your project for success in terms of social, critical, and financial aspects.
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Hammad Zaidi is the visionary founder and CEO of The Lonely Seal Company Group. He has played a crucial role in shaping the conglomerate's vision and strategy. His leadership has inspired a culture of excellence and innovation. Hammad is a distinguished member of the Producers Guild of America and the Video Game Caucus for the Writers Guild of America. He is also certified as a Buyer of the world's most essential film sales markets. These achievements serve as an inspiration to countless others in the entertainment industry.
Hammad Zaidi's diverse portfolio showcases his creative prowess. He has produced and executive-produced various media, including feature films, television series, music projects, concerts, documentaries, and 29 video games. This breadth of experience demonstrates his versatility and innovation in the entertainment industry.
Hammad has also written award-winning media, including feature film screenplays, video games, national public service announcements, and a Shrek-based national billboard campaign concept. He wrote 300+ articles in Going Bionic, his influential film distribution and career strategy column. These articles provide invaluable insights to aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals and have significantly contributed to the discourse on film distribution and career strategies.
Hammad Zaidi directed "Champions of Hope," a National PSA made for the United Day of Service for the first anniversary of September 11. The campaign encouraged 650,000-1,000,000 young Americans to engage in community service, making it one of the most significant youth movements in the history of the United States. The PSA played on all 5,001 Regal Cinema screens, network television, and significant arenas like Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sponsored by Regal Entertainment Group, Verizon Communications, DisneyHand, MindArrow Systems, Weekly Reader Corporation, Youth Service America, National Center for Family Literacy, and Champions of Hope Foundation, "Champions of Hope" was also endorsed by the White House and the Points of Light Foundation. Zaidi also directed the pilot for Pet Divorce Court, a concept he created, and he's directing Limping On Cloud 9, a feature film based on a podcast he hosted about his childhood.
Hammad Zaidi has been an adjunct professor, guest lecturer, and panelist at several universities, including UCLA, USC, Vanderbilt, Chapman, The Watkins Film School (acquired by Belmont University), San Diego State, and many others. He serves on the Board of Directors of Cinema Without Borders. He has also served as a judge, advisory board member, program curator, panelist, world cinema screener, and filmmaker advisor at several major film festivals, including Sundance, SXSW, Slamdance, Flickerfest in Sydney, Nashville, Temecula, and many more. Hammad's deep understanding of film festival strategies and commitment to the industry is evident in these roles.
Hammad Zaidi received his Master of Fine Arts from the UCLA School of Film and Television Producers Program.
