Walid Zeid and Lee Bennett
Bio:
"WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR BEST WISHES AND DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS EXPERIENCING THE HELL AND TERROR OF THE CURRENT SITUATION IN GAZA. GAZA HAS BECOME THE LARGEST PRISON IN THE WORLD AND THE NUMBER OF DEAD AND INJURED HAS BECOME CATASTROPHIC. WE HOPE WITH ALL OF OUR HEARTS, HERE AT MEANDER FILMS, THAT THE NATIONS AND GOVERNMENTS INVOLVED WILL HAVE THE WISDOM AND COMPASSION TO STOP THE RAMPANT AND SENSELESS MURDER OF THE PEOPLE TRAPPED IN GAZA." Walid Zeid (Alexandria, Egypt) and Lee Bennett (Atlanta, GA) are brothers-in-law. As Meander Films, they collaborate in the writing, direction, and production of music videos and short films. Their first feature film, 357, is in pre-production.
Walid Zeid a talented Writer/Producer/Director has been involved in the Entertainment business both in the United States and Egypt. Walid will be busy in 2009 as a Producer for the film "357" as well as his duties as head of production for Meander Films.
Currently in development: original screenplays The Assyrian and Homeland.
Lee Bennett is the writer and director of the original suspense/crime drama screenplay 357 (2008, pre-production). Other work includes a novel, The Mother Tongue, and The Plantation, an original historical horror/action screenplay in development with his brother, Robert Bennett.
Lee Bennett is also the CEO and founder of Backwood Entertainment, a Hip Hop record label with global internet distribution. Lee directed the Old Skooly High video's "How We Do" for Vibe Magazine and "Little Boxes" for Showtime and Weeds. Old Skooly High was named Vibe Magazine Verses National Rap Battle Champions in August 2007.
Meander Films offers an innovative approach to the 21st century film marketplace. Our group of writers, directors, and producers strives to bring widely varied visions to the screen. Every member of the team has one or more screenplays in development at all times, coming together as a group to produce selected projects. The journey of the imagination is a long and winding road, and Meander Films seeks the unexpected treasures just around the next corner.
Location:
Carrollton, GA
Films by this Filmmaker
 | Giving Thanks
   Two Faiths, One Film | 05:00
Walid Zeid, a Muslim from Alexandria, Egypt, celebrates Thanksgiving with his American wife's Christian family in the deep South, focusing on his interfaith relationship with his Southern Baptist father-in-law. |
 | A Good Question
60-Second Spot | 01:08
This is a true story told by Maura about her experiences the day after Barack Obama was elected President of the United States. The truth is always more engaging and poignant than anything we could dream up. We hope that it inspires you as much as it inspired us here at Meander Films. |
