Lily Ekimian is an independent filmmaker based in Pittsburgh, PA. She was born in London, UK, to an American mother and Russian father, and was raised in Washington, D.C., and Cairo, Egypt. Ekimian writes and directs with her partner, filmmaker Ahmed T. Ragheb, whom she met in high school. Their work deals heavily with the concepts of identity and place, with a special emphasis on feminism, cultural dislocation, and domestic relationships.
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26 September 2026
In the aftermath of her mother’s death, Nour awaits a visit from her aunt. Nour’s mother used to say that her aunt was a vampire, and as she anticipates her arrival Nour ruminates on her mother’s life and experiences as an Arab immigrant in the American Rust Belt.
05 November 2021
Ahmed (Ahmed T. Ragheb), an Egyptian-American aspiring actor, anxiously awaiting news of his latest film audition, gives in to his superstitions and sets off on a journey across Pittsburgh, trying to force the hands of fate.
15 October 2020
91-year-old American-born Canadian physicist Anthony S. Arrott spends his days alone in his Vancouver apartment, continuing to work on his research in the field of magnetism.
29 September 2021
An Egyptian living and working in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, reflects on his new surroundings through a series of images and observations.
13 July 2024
A couple’s wedding day and an Amtrak train route are intertwined in this personal exploration of marriage and contemporary America.
12 April 2024
When Aziza finally shares a recurring dream, it’s what she leaves unsaid that reveals her fractured sense of self.
14 April 2026
A fragmented encounter on a Tuscan train leads to an unsettling meditation on intimacy, violence, and communication in this part-travelogue, part-city symphony.
