Quick Facts
Biography
Ash Avildsen (born November 5, 1981, son of John G. Avildsen) is the founder and CEO of Sumerian Records and Sumerian Films, as well as the writer and director of the films What Now and American Satan. Avildsen also played a lead role in What Now and is responsible for numerous nationwide tours such as Summer Slaughter, All Stars Tour, Thrash and Burn, and the recent Sumerian 10 Year Anniversary tours.
Sumerian Records
Sumerian Records (currently located in Los Angeles) was founded in 2006 by Ash Avildsen. Initially, the label was run out of his one-bedroom apartment in Venice Beach, beginning with the bands The Faceless and Stick To Your Guns. Sumerian has since released over 100 albums, expanded their roster to feature a diverse collective of over 40 artists, and is currently celebrating their 10-year anniversary as a successful independent label.
Filmography
What Now (2015) - Released Digitally / VOD
Three best friends explore the world of online swipe dating in Los Angeles and quickly find out that anyone who judges you based on your salary or number of social media followers is someone who has their own soul-searching to do.
American Satan (2017) - In Production
A young rock band, half from England and half from the US, drop out of college and move to the Sunset Strip to chase their dreams.