A public partnership announcement describes an additional national outlet for select Urban Edge Network games through Ryz Sports Network, with comments from co-founder and CEO Hammad Zaidi.
EIN Presswire · Partner announcement
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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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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 ↗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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Bijan Tehrani speaks with Hammad about filmmaking, the origins of Lonely Seal, inclusive storytelling, streaming, and his work across entertainment and sports.
Cinema Without Borders · Interview
Read the story ↗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 ↗The Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference announces plans for select games and features to reach a national audience through Ryz, including comments from Hammad Zaidi.
CACC · Conference announcement
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DIRECTV’s channel feature introduces Ryz Sports Network, its international sports programming, and access through MyFree DIRECTV.
DIRECTV Insider · Platform feature
Read the story ↗Hammad reflects on his path to UCLA and filmmaking, the origins of Lonely Seal, building Ryz Sports Network, and the childhood ambitions that shaped his career.
VoyageLA · Personal interview
Read the story ↗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
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The baseball league announces a partnership for the 2025 season, including regular-season games and the Miles Wolff Cup playoffs, with a statement from Hammad Zaidi.
American Association · League announcement
Read the story ↗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 ↗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 ↗Kevin E. Hooks interviews Hammad about his creative career and his perspective on storytelling, technology, and representation.
Rolling Out · Video interview
Read the story ↗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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A retrospective examines the youth-volunteering initiative and Hammad’s role in creating its public-service announcement.
Follow South Jersey · Retrospective
Read the story ↗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 ↗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 ↗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 ↗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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