Ramzi Abed
Ramzi Abed | |
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| Born | March 5, 1973 |
| Occupation(s) | Visual artist, filmmaker, performer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | The Tunnel, Waking, Telephone World |
Ramzi Abed (born March 5, 1973) is the creator of Bloodshot Pictures and a co-founder of the electronic music ensemble Elektracity. As a Palestinian-American visual artist, filmmaker, and performer, he is recognized for works such as The Tunnel (2001), Waking (1999), and Telephone World (2013). His professional activities are based in Falls Church, Virginia, and Los Angeles, California.
Film career
Abed's initial short film, The Tunnel, was showcased at both the Deep Ellum and TromaDance film festivals during 2001 and 2002. His filmography includes Upside Downtown, featuring Masuimi Max, as well as The Devil's Muse, inspired by the unresolved "Black Dahlia" homicide. This latter project marked his debut collaboration with composer David J, who created its original soundtrack. Distribution for The Devil's Muse was handled digitally by Cinetic Media and theatrically plus on DVD by HALO 8 Entertainment. His feature film in English and Hebrew, In A Spiral State, premiered in theaters and on DVD through HALO 8 on September 29, 2009. In spring 2011, Abed released his documentary exploring avant-garde erotica titled The New Erotic. The 2016 film Midnight 2020, starring James Duval and Twink Caplan, is also among his works.
Music career
As a founding participant of the electronic group Elektracity, Abed contributes to their reputation for improvisational performances enriched with complex sound layers. The group also includes notable members such as Amanda Staggs—known for her work in make-up artistry and fashion design—and Eric Fleming, who serves as producer and actor.
Filmography
- 1998: Nobody (short)
- 1999: Waking (short)
- 2000: The Interview (documentary short)
- 2001: The Tunnel (short)
- 2003: Clay Fields (documentary)
- 2003: Shortkutz Vol. IV (video short)
- 2005: Upside Downtown
- 2006: Black Dahlia Movie (documentary)
- 2007: The Devil's Muse
- 2009: Kelly Deerdale, Naturist (video short)
- 2009: In a Spiral State
- 2011: The New Erotic: Art Sex Revolution (documentary)
- 2012: Telephone World
- 2012: Nerdy Girls (credited as MR. E)
- 2016: Midnight 2020
External links
- (archived July 29, 2013)
- https://www.stage32.com/profile/864581/about
- MovieMaker Magazine; Winter 2002, Iss. 45, pp. 62–65, "Troma Tricks of the Trade: Semi-Legal Ways to Get Noticed at Festivals" by Lloyd Kaufman & Adam Jahnke