One Nation Film Contest

Amir Etemadzadeh

Bio:
Amir Abbas Etemadzadeh is a professional musician and amateur movie maker in San Diego, California. Born and raised in Tehran, Iran, he received extensive training in Persian classical music and specialized in hand percussions (Tombak.) His mastery in theory and techniques of percussion music, has made him an accomplished teacher and a highly sought after accompanist and solo player in Iran and the United States. After arriving in Southern California in 2002, he expanded his musical portfolio to include a wide variety of percussions from around the world. He seeks and welcomes new opportunities and partnerships to produce creative musical productions and movies. He can be contacted at drummingcenter@yahoo.com.
Location:
San Diego Ca
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Films by this Filmmaker

Myself & I in the USA
The American Muslim Life | 04:23
In this humorous, conversational style documentary, Amir Etemadzadeh (San Diego, California) highlights a number of socio-cultural issues that Muslims living in a non-traditional society have to face on a daily basis. Refreshingly creative, “Myself and I in the USA” takes a light-hearted approach to a serious challenge that brings a sense of duality to Muslims’ lives all around the world.
When the Clouds Roll Away
American Muslim Women | 05:20
“When the Clouds Roll Away”, a short movie by Amir Abbas Etemadzadeh (San Diego, California), tells the story of a female artist who struggles with the lack of a inspiration in her art and seeks to find a genuine purpose for her life. In her search, she encounters a Muslim painter who introduces her to Quran and Islamic traditions. This fateful encounter proves instrumental in her transforma ... More