nabilah
ahmed
actor, projections designer, cultural writer, video producer
I see you trying to play it cool whenever Paul Newman flashes his steely blue eyes
You fool no one.
moving image
HOLDS POWER
It creates language where language struggles to succeed. It lowers our defenses. It brings us closer to the dreamworlds we try to disavow. It reflects our consciences, our ugliness, our romanticism...
SO I MAKE it.
I have a body, a voice, nagging visual instincts, obsession with rhythm, and an active brain.
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I lead with my convictions: a respect for Chaos, clear communication, artistic rigor, teamwork, integrity, and above all, humor. Authenticity is the key to my excellence.
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So what do you say? Wanna make a thing?
Slide into my dm's.
HOW I GOT HERE
I graduated from Smith College with a B.A in Economics. I moved to Seattle for a management consulting job and left after a year: a cause of great humiliation at the time.
But then I accidentally became a working actor, landed a dream role teaching kids about pop culture at MoPOP, and later transitioned to a producer position at On the Boards. I was indecisive when it came to a single lane, so I very decisively became a multihyphenate.
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At the end of the day, none of this is much of a surprise. Movies, TV, museums, and the stage made me who I am. Add in some intellectual curiosity and cross-disciplinary thinking and voila - you get me.