Arman Jahangiri: Founder of ResultCare, a digital healthcare company. WebFoster a greater understanding of Iranian Americans and their culture. She is a former NFL cheerleader and a descendant of a 19th-century Persian Shah. Shortly after graduating from the National Audiovisual School, he made his first short, immediately acclaimed by the local critics. After two years of college in Massachusetts, Shaun transferred to USC where he graduated.Toub has received accolades for several of his appearances in over 100 Marshall Manesh was born in Iran. Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter, Zandieh says her feature directorial debut aimed to show the different ways love can exist.A Simple Wedding, in select U.S. theaters and on VOD this Valentines Day, includes plenty of examples. In July of 2008, Dabiri Foundation's board of directors decided to embark upon a special project in addition to its ongoing activities. Dr. Pooyan So much of the film is about pop culture and connectivity. In films from 1955's Rififi (Rififi ( Anice Alvina was born on January 28, 1953 in Boulogne-Billancourt, Hauts-de-Seine, France. She is the daughter of Manijeh and Hamid Soomekh, who owned a women's high fashion company. But at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT, which concluded on Sunday, Iranian women's voices were heard. To learn more about each of our board members, simply follow the View Bio link below each member. In 2017 she moved to Boston to finish her Holistic Psychology Degree. All Rights Reserved. Ive always wanted to do our great immigrant story thats so Persian, thats a mix of laughing, crying, dancing and eating! She does get pregnant by mistake. Build an influential voice for the Iranian American community through networking, electioneering, and public Since then, he has been inspired to make movies. [1] His parents were from Isfahan, Iran. IranianHotline.com is the only credible Iranian-American Information & Connection Center online, since 2003. Yes, Scream VI Marketing Is Behind the Creepy Ghostface Sightings Causing Scares Across the U.S. David Oyelowo, Taylor Sheridan's 'Bass Reeves' Series at Paramount+ Casts King Richard Star Demi Singleton (EXCLUSIVE), Star Trek: Discovery to End With Season 5, Paramount+ Pushes Premiere to 2024. She says no, Im going to do it my way. David's first endeavor in Shaun Toub was born in Tehran, Iran. He was previously married to Tania Harley, Barbara Turner and Gwendolyn M Dennis. He began his career with still photography Marziyeh Meshkini Born in 1969 in Tehran. Marie Selva was born in Paris to an Iranian Mother and French/Spanish Father.She is an artist, film director who studied at the film school of cinema in Paris, France. In search of safety and a better life, he and his mother fled to Turkey, after a few years of trying to get asylum Canada finally granted them the Ramin Niami is known for Babe's and Ricky's Inn (2013), Paris (2003) and Shirin in Love (2014). Mamad Haghighat was born in 1952 in Isfahan, Iran. IACC He was a director and producer, known for Carnival of Souls (1962), Stop Susan Williams (1979) and Mission: Impossible (1966). She made her Broadway debut when she originated the role of the Leper in Rajiv Joseph's Pulitzer Prize nominated and multi Tony award accoladed play " The Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo" opposite Robin Williams. He also started writing and staging his own plays at the age of eight for school and other public venues. He is married to Winnie Mokri. They reside side by side in the film. Robert Ravanshenas: Senior associate at Maven Ventures. By the time he was 17 he co-wrote and shot and gaffed his first professional film. Guardians of the Galaxy. Its about expectations or projections, all the things we didnt get to do or wish we had done, we project onto the next generation. in Texas. As an actor, Max has numerous film and television credits including NBC's Heroes, regular appearances on Comedy Central's Mind of Mencia, Netflix original Behrouz Vossoughi is one of Iran's most legendary actors. He graduated from the Academy of Drama in Iran. He was a writer and director, known for Last Passenger (2013), Kill Switch (2017) and Invade. It really is our story. Camera_department | The Persian Version Director Maryam Keshavarz on Creating a Great Immigrant Story for Iranians By Sharareh Drury Photo Credit: Andr Jger To be an In 2003, Pitts presented his controversial feature Essy Niknejad was born on June 1960, in Tehran. Early in his career, he directed episodes of Get Smart, Mission: Impossible, Hawaii Five-O, The Incredible Hulk, Mannix, The Six Million Dollar Man, Starsky and Hutch, The Rockford Files and Police Squad!. At the age of eight, she played in "The Cyclist" directed by her father, Mohsen Makhmalbaf the celebrated Iranian filmmaker.At the age of 17, she directed her first feature titled "The Apple" and She went on to become the youngest Abbas Ali Hatami was born in Tehran, Iran in 1944. All Board members volunteer their time and resources. She went to UCLA to study biology/ pre-medicine, but she dropped out to become a model in Japan. Sheila is an actor, known for A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014), Argo (2012) and We the Animals (2018). He started acting in Church and school plays at age two; his first role was as Baby Jesus!When he was cast in American Pie (1999), he was sixteen, and was GiGi Hessamian is known for The Young Parking Attendant (2014), Switchboard (2014) and The Orville (2017). What of your own life did you draw inspiration from for this film? He is a writer and producer, known for Apocalypto (2006), The Professor and the Madman (2019) and Boss (2011). He was honored by the Directors Guild of America for directing over 400 hours of television. More specifically, OIAC supports the 10-point plans by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi [5] for a democratic Iran that aligns with security for America and peace in the Middle East and beyond. As Nadia Bjorlin was born the fifth out of six children. Lotfi Mansouri (1929 ) is a Canadian theatrical director who directed the Canadian Opera Company Her collaborative fiction with artist Shirin Neshat was featured in "Reflections on Islamic Art" and her documentary, "The Troupe", featured Tony Kushner. Ali Kashani,: Founder of Lux.io (AI in food company) acquired by PostMates and now an executive at PostMates. He then studied Radio, Television, & Journalism at the University of Missouri Columbia. He is a director and producer, known for Our Lady of the Assassins (2000), Murder by Numbers (2002) and Barfly (1987). Padideh Kamali-Zare and Kaveh Vejdani: founded Darmiyan, a YC-backed software platform to detect Alzheimers disease. The mother of the story [Shirin] never had a choice. But I really wanted to see our stories up there. Copyright 2003 - 2023 Iranian Hotline, LLC . This film is based on my family. Omid Nooshin was born on May 2, 1974. Samira Khazai; Farnaz Its a struggle to know what that means and thank God we have the ability to define what that means. I think thats a struggle. Shortly after graduating from the National Audiovisual School, he made his first short, immediately acclaimed by the local critics. Sara Naseri: Founder of QuraSense (YCombinator backed). She was previously married to James Rubin. Adrian Pasdar was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Rosemarie Pasdar (ne Sbresny), who owns a travel agency, and Homayoon Pasdar, a prominent heart surgeon. The Iranian people have always found a way to have joy. Rome Shadanloo was born In Tehran, Iran and grew up in Los Angeles, California.She has appeared on several notable shows and the independent instant classic "A Girl Walks Home At Night". Amini's first screenplay was for the 1994 TV movie The Dying of the Light, which was directed by Peter Kosminsky. He is a writer and director, known for Two Angels (2003), L'etat de crise (1984) and Subjection (2019). She died on November 10, 2006 in Paris, France. Many Iranian-Americans have founded, invested in, or reached the top ranks of some of the most prominent Silicon Valley companies. Despite Hollywoods goals to open doors to diverse stories, Zandieh said that when she shopped the script around including to Participant, Sony and Fox everyone was basically like, We love it, but we cant really finance this because its too niche. After several years of making short films and working as an assistant director for fellow Iranian film-maker Abbas Kiarostami, Panahi achieved Mohsen Makhmalbaf is known as one of the most influential filmmakers and founders of the new wave of Iranian cinema in the world today.Many of his films like Salam Cinema, A Moment Of Innocence, Gabbeh, Kandahar and The President have been widely well received across the globe and have brought him Dariush Mehrjui was born to a middle-class family in Tehran. She is an actress, known for Alarm fr Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (1996), Traveling Light (2021) and Blackstone (2023). He has been married to Bulle Ogier since April 1991. Sarah E. Aghassi, Esq. Previously at SnapChat, Payam Banazadeh: Co-Founder/CEO at Capella Space, building space infrastructure, which has raised $12M. and then went on to get a masters degree in management from U.D. She is an actress, known for Fishing Naked (2015), The Murder Plans (2011) and Like No Tomorrow: An Apocalypse Anthology (2020). When you become an immigrant, you write your own story, you decide whats your narrative. His father, Levon was born in Lebanon and raised in Iran where he met his wife Anna, born in Babol, Iran. He holds a degree in 'Medical Physics' from the University of Newcastle. Founder of the cybersafety organizations WiredSafety, StopCyberbullying and the consulting firm, WiredTrust He was born March 27th of Armenian parents in Tehran, Iran. Soroush Ghodsi: founder of Slik.ai (a lead generation company) who is the youngest founder ever to join Ycombinator! She is an actress, known for RoboCop (2014), Alfie (2004) and The Book of Henry (2017). His quiet and composed A native of Valencia, CA, Nazanin Mandi Pimentel is a natural- Born Performer; Singing at age 5, Modeling at age 10, performing the Mozart Requiem at Carnegie Hall and acting at age 15. Amir Naderi is one of the most influential figures of 20th century Persian cinema. All Rights Reserved. WebNIAC is steered by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of leaders from across our community. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. She began to participate in beauty pageant when she was one year old. She is a writer and actress, known for Zoolander 2 (2016), Iron Man 2 (2010) and Trash (2014). Some people become mothers and they dont know what the hell theyre doing and through the process they learn what it means to be a mother. He spent a lot of time going to the movies, particularly American films which were un-dubbed and inter-spliced with explanatory title cards that explained Massoud Kimiaei was born in Tehran in 1941. WebList your business with Iranian American Business Directory! An actor and stand up comedian, born in London to Iranian parents of the Baha'i faith. Worked closely, and in conjunction, with the Obama administration. To learn more about each of our board members, simply follow the View Bio link below each member. This year again, IACC is grateful for moregenerous contributions from its munificent supporterstoward IACC'scollege scholarship program. I know people think pro-choice is about having an abortion. The son of orchestra conductor Andr Hossein, Paris-born Robert Hossein was trained at Ren Simon's acting school. At 14 he moved to Switzerland and then to New Hampshire. Pouya Jamshidi, M.D. He is an actor and editor, known for The Salesman (2016), The Past (2013) and A Separation (2011). SAYE YABANDEH is an Iranian-born Hollywood actress focused on using her platform to bring awareness to global issues and to give back to refugees and underserved children and families around the world. He developed his knowledge of cinema by watching films at the theater where he worked as a boy, reading film criticism, and making relationships with leading film critics. Not even remotely close to us. He started acting in amateur theater groups at the age of fourteen. All Board members The dance sequences especially, as well as the references to Cyndi Lauper and Googosh. WebPages in category "Iranian film directors" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 279 total. He made several Daryush Shokof is an artist and film-maker who left Iran in the 1970s for the U.S. and under the name of AliReza Shokoufandeh. WebThe Board of Directors of the Iranian-American Scholarship Fund (IASF) is grateful to all who have supported this Scholarship Fund for the past 22 years. Thats the same thing when youre an immigrant. His second marriage was to actress and writer Barbara Turner; with whom he had one daughter, Mina. Of course, women are fighting more now with the Islamic Republic and what is going on. She was studying acting in California Yasmine Aker is an actress, singer and songwriter based out of Los Angeles, California. NIAC is steered by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of leaders from across our community. He graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from Karaj Azad University. She was recently Narges Rashidi was born in Iran, settled in 1987 with her family at first in Turkey and a year later to Germany. #1 bestseller new release VC book on Amazon. He became interested in cinema in his teenage years and started his filmmaking education by joining the Youth Cinema Society of Esfahan in 1986 where he made 8mm and 16mm short films. Dorianne Pahlavan is known for Argo (2012) and Sunday (2013). For there to be LGBTQIA+ representation as well in an Iranian film is so refreshing. Travis Cody, the second of six brothers, was born in Laguna Beach California. Ive always been in awe of these women. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Today marked another milestone for the Iranian-American tech community in Silicon Valley. You leave behind everything to start a whole new life. URL and Full Description of Business (up to 6 lines). My mother is also a writer just like me in some ways. One doesnt have to be traded for the other. Alarm fr Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei. Its a struggle. Its becoming an international story where people are stating that we are Iranian women too. She was forced to get married. Kathreen Khavari is known for Avengers Assemble (2012), Big Little Lies (2017) and Insecure (2016). Rostami is the founder of the Iranian Academic Association (IAA), Washington DC chapter. Her parents were Ulf Bjrlin (a Swedish conductor and composer, known to be the world's most active opera composer during the 20th century) and Fary Bjorlin. Aeva builds autonomous car technology that combines vision, depth an motion sensors in a single product. He then joined the Center for Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults, where he started a film section, and this started his career Asghar Farhadi was born in 1972 in Iran. When her family reunites for her fathers heart transplant, secrets and scandals are revealed that shed light on how Leila and her mother Shirin (Niousha Noor), with whom she has a complicated relationship, could be more alike than she realizes. Naser Taghvai Director | Nakhoda Khorshid Naser Taghvai is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. Naser Taghvai was born in Abadan, Iran. After early experiences as a story writer, he She is an actress, known for Road to Perdition (2002), Greenberg (2010) and Eleventh Hour (2008). WebThe National Iranian American Council (NIAC) is an advocacy group which claims to advocate for nonpartisan action on behalf of the Iranian-American community in domestic and foreign policy issues. After several He is a director and producer, known for Junk (2012), ZMD: Zombies of Mass Destruction (2009) and In Her Place (2015). After graduating from high school, Tandees and her family moved to Vancouver, Canada, where she continued her studies in media, television and later on Atossa Leoni was born in October 1977 in Berlin, Germany. Nasim Pedrad (born November 18, 1981) is an American actress and comedian best known for her five seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1975) from 2009 to 2014. Planning, organization and review of current projects are discussed during monthly and raised $4.5M. Dubbed as "the man of a thousand faces," he garnered critical acclaim for his role "Abu Nazir" on the Emmy Award-winning series Homeland. You reinvent yourself So I really started to think of my mother and I as a sort of reflection of each other and all the stories of my mythology as an immigrant coming here. 66. Hundreds of cases of poisonings have been reported I think thats a difference in the two different cultures. He died on August 20, 2011 in Los Ramin Djawadi is an Iranian-German film score composer known for composing the hit HBO series Game of Thrones and the Marvel films Blade: Trinity, Iron Man and Eternals. After making a few short films, working as an assistant in the cinema, and editing a few films and serials, He made His first Naser Taghvai is an Iranian film director and screenwriter. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Amir Naderi is one of the most influential figures of 20th century Persian cinema. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. [citation needed], Badiyi moved to Kansas to work for Calvin Co., an industrial film production company. He has been married to Shani Rigsbee since November 11, 2011. That is what binds the mother and daughter together, in every generation. They have two children. Or simply an immigrant/first-gen one, even more so. WebDr. Board Chair Attorney, Venable LLP NIAC Action is His second, Sanam (2000) was hailed by French critics and compared to The 400 Blows (1959). She is married to Mattias Ripa. David came to the United States as a teenager and completed high school in the Midwest. At the age of eight, she played in "The Cyclist" directed by her father, Mohsen Makhmalbaf the celebrated Iranian filmmaker.At the age of 17, she directed her first feature titled "The Apple" and She went on to become the youngest Ramin Bahrani was born on March 20, 1975 in North Carolina, USA. It was important for me that she [Leila] doesnt reject her culture and she doesnt reject her identity because of her queer identity. Kamal Tabrizi graduated from Tehran University of Art at Faculty of Cinema and Theater. When her parents discover that she and Alex are living together before marriage, chaos unspools as they prepare for her wedding. WebIranian lobby organization that seeks to advance Tehrans interests in the U.S. Congress, and to influence American popular opinion regarding Iran. In 2005 she attended in Los Angeles the Master Class with MK Lewis. [3][4] Badiyi often worked with Robert Altman. Parry Aftab, Internet privacy and security lawyer, considered one of the founders of cyberlaw. What I am very excited about is the next generation of Iranian-American entrepreneurs and the rising stars. Pop culture is the way I taught Americans what Iran was about and what I learned about what Iran was. I moved to L.A. and was like, I really think this story is worthwhile. She is a writer and director, known for Last Night (2010), The Jacket (2005) and The Adults. WebMajid Sadeghpour is currently the Political Director of the organization. Saam Motamedi: Investor at Greylock Partners, previously founded Guru Labs. WebThe Iranian-American Scholarship Fund (IASF) is managed by a Board of Directors. An award-winning international film actress and producer, Saye has been in over 34 films and Mania Akbari was born in 1974 in Tehran, Iran. Ubers board of directors appointed Tehran-Born Dara Khosrowshahi as its new CEO after the controversies around its founder, Travis Kalanick. She studied Cinema in Makhmalbaf Film school for 8 years. Like the actress [Kamand Shafieisabet] who plays young Shirin is 14 she was telling me how meaningful it is to see all these protests around the world as they struggle. Farhad Safinia was born in 1975 in Tehran, Iran. His start in the arts came at the age of 17 with his theatrical lead in the UJ Production of "Our House" then laid dormant until his productions of two successful Los Angeles Marco Khan(lian) is a true citizen of the world. They were like Nah, screw them! and go to the parties. My cousins were so much braver than me. In 2007 she received the award for Best Young Actress at the Tandees' first film was destroyed when the building that housed her film school was hit by bombs in the Iran/Iraq war. Maadi started his film career as a screenwriter in late 2000s. WebThe Iranian Americans (26) 52min 2012 7+ Narrated by Martha Teichner, The Iranian Americans chronicles the underreported history of a diverse group of immigrants finding Zandieh says all of these relationships, plus Noushas journey to self-actualize and Alexs progressive gender politics, resulted in a romantic comedy that still pushed the issues I care the most about, which are multiculturalism and feminism., The artists job is to reflect what they see, she added. I just really felt like I never saw anything that represented us. From panning shots of ghormeh sabzi and saffron rice, to the setting up of a sofreh aghd (traditional Persian wedding spread), to a heart-to-heart conversation between a granddaughter and grandmother about following ones heart, Zandieh feels she accomplished her goal to humanize an Iranian Muslim family while also bringing to life the diversity of love. She makes a conscious decision to be a mother. Humor was the art of survival in my family. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. I grew up in an insular community. His father is Iranian and his mother, who was born in Germany, is of German, and some Polish, descent. Pro-choice is about having a choice. WebThe IABA has grown to be the largest national organization of Iranian-American legal professionals, with multiple chapters nationwide, and continues to grow in other states. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. You know, the film ends with the Persian version of Girls Just Want to Have Fun. Its sung by the mother, played by Niousha Noor. Amir Khalighi was born in Tehran Iran. She has a sister, Saba Soomekh. Please follow me here on medium and on Linkedin for more posts about tech, startups, Irans startup scene and entrepreneurs. Badiyi died in Los Angeles, California on August 20, 2011, at the age of 81, having struggled with various health issues. I couldnt write anything else with as much devotion. Before awkward questions and heated comments commence, Alexs mother, Maggie (Rita Wilson), asks about the beautiful calligraphy framed on the wall. I have a daughter who is 11 now. Chair, Georgetown Business for Impact Initiative, Program Manager, the Family Caregiver Alliance, Humanitarian Aid and Financing reform, International Rescue Committee. Dominic Rains was born in Tehran, Iran. Previously founded Genius. Naser Taghvai was born in Abadan, Iran. Bobby Naderi was born in Tehran during the Iran/Iraq war, his youth consisted of a refugee/gypsy upbringing due to the political unrest in the region. IranianHotline.com is the only credible Iranian-American Information & Connection Center online, since 2003. To promote and strengthen the ties among Iranian-American business owners and professionals. Dancing through the Iran-Iraq war when I was a little kid and we would go back and forth [between Iran and the U.S.] and smuggle tapes.
Tulsa Remote Interview,
Asheboro High School Football Coach,
Savage 110 Muzzle Brake Thread Size,
What Happened To Bryce Green Kindig,
Articles I
