The interview has been edited for length and clarity. Chair, Georgetown Business for Impact Initiative, Program Manager, the Family Caregiver Alliance, Humanitarian Aid and Financing reform, International Rescue Committee. He graduated from university with a degree in fine arts before starting work as a graphic designer. She was on stage at the age of 14 in Cologne Germany and appeared in lead positions in more than 15 stage pieces until she met Daryush Shokof in a Mina Badie was born on November 28, 1970 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Hopefully, this film can offer joy for Iranians too. 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. Pop culture is the way that I learned to be American. WebThe Iranian-American Scholarship Fund (IASF) is managed by a Board of Directors. She is a director and actress, known for Persepolis (2007), The Voices (2014) and Chicken with Plums (2011). Its been ongoing for women. Travis Cody, the second of six brothers, was born in Laguna Beach California. 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!. WebList Of Top Iranian Directors. Like No Tomorrow: An Apocalypse Anthology. Mehdi Samadi: Founder of Solvvy, an AI-based CRM company which was featured in WSJ, etc. Mahyar Salek & Mahdokht Masaeli: Founders of Deep Cell, a prenatal testing biotech company. She has a sister, Saba Soomekh. I think thats a difference in the two different cultures. She was previously married to Reza. Rostami is the founder of the Iranian Academic Association (IAA), Washington DC chapter. Previously founded Genius. #1 bestseller new release VC book on Amazon. Many Iranian-Americans have founded, invested in, or reached the top ranks of some of the most prominent Silicon Valley companies. David came to the United States as a teenager and completed high school in the Midwest. Dr. Modjtahedi Scholarship Fund. 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. Leila, of course, does not get pregnant on purpose. He is an actor and editor, known for The Salesman (2016), The Past (2013) and A Separation (2011). I know people think pro-choice is about having an abortion. I think thats so beautiful. Reza Sayed Badiyi (also known as Reza Badiei; Persian: ; April 17, 1930 August 20, 2011) was an Iranian-born American film and television director. Not even remotely close to us. He lost his father at an early age and was raised by his beloved mother, whom he feels he got his strength from to make it in show biz. I thought of the secret that did happen with my father. Previously at SnapChat, Payam Banazadeh: Co-Founder/CEO at Capella Space, building space infrastructure, which has raised $12M. Nicole, the daughter of two prominent Iranian-American journalists, Nader Sadighi and Shahla Arasteh, grew up in London, England.She has worked with Producer Georgia Masters (Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels) whom she'd worked with previously on the BAFTA nominated 'One Night Stand' starring Catherine was born in London, but she moved to California with her Iranian mother at the age of two. He graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from Karaj Azad University. He has a background in medicine, having received a Doctor of Medicine degree, and later broadened his expertise by earning a Postgraduate degree in Marketing Analysis from MIT and a Master's in Artificial Intelligence from the University Actor | He showed interest in painting miniatures, music, and playing santoor and piano. Pouya Jamshidi, M.D. A Perrier Award nominee in Darius Khondji was born on October 21, 1955 in Tehran, Iran. After graduation she moved to Berlin and studied acting. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. At a time when Iran is experiencing so much pain and conflict, especially the women of Iran, this was a beautiful film to watch. The list of successful Iranian-Americans in Silicon Valley is definitely much larger than the above and I have for sure missed some prominent names in this list. He was a writer and director, known for Last Passenger (2013), Kill Switch (2017) and Invade. I moved to L.A. and was like, I really think this story is worthwhile. 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. 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WebFoster a greater understanding of Iranian Americans and their culture. She is an actress, known for The Kite Runner (2007), Eyes (2005) and The Florist (2004). He graduated from Madison West High School and was a city boys high school tennis champion. I dont know how to write anything else. They have two children. An actor and stand up comedian, born in London to Iranian parents of the Baha'i faith. Sheila Vand was born in Los Angeles, California, USA. Contributing to and supporting the careers of Iranian American legal practitioners and law students is another main objective of the IABA. He has over 18 years of experience in design, management, research, and teaching in the field of mining, tunneling, civil infrastructure, and underground construction. She was previously married to James Rubin. She went to UCLA to study biology/ pre-medicine, but she dropped out to become a model in Japan. She is an actress, known for Road to Perdition (2002), Greenberg (2010) and Eleventh Hour (2008). Its too culturally specific.'. 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. https://getbook.at/superfounders. In addition to his work in films, television, radio and theater, Behrouz' performances have earned him recognition at several Sayeed Shahidi was born on February 14, 2003 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. But also another thing is we have this idea that motherhood is innate in us and that were born into motherhood. 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. All Board members volunteer their time and resources. Intrigued by challenging Kevin Hamedani was born on December 25, 1982 in Kent, Washington, USA. After early experiences as a story writer, he But its a struggle theyve been going through for 40 years of this regime, and with a previous regime in different ways. In the mid-1970s he received the Golden Ribbon of Art award from the reigning Shah of Iran. The second I would walk in [with the tape], we would be dancing. It was important for me that she [Leila] doesnt reject her culture and she doesnt reject her identity because of her queer identity. She was forced to get married. 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 was honored by the Directors Guild of America for directing over 400 hours of television. He is an actor, known for Alex Cross (2012), Unthinkable (2010) and Intelligence (2014). Build an influential voice for the Iranian American community through networking, electioneering, and public Lets take look at some of the most prominent founders, funders, and executives in tech of Iranian heritage. He died on January 15, 2018 in London, England, UK. 66. He was born March 27th of Armenian parents in Tehran, Iran. WebJafar Panahi (Born 11 July 1960) is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film editor, commonly identified with the Iranian New Wave film movement. Shortly after graduating from the National Audiovisual School, he made his first short, immediately acclaimed by the local critics. WebList your business with Iranian American Business Directory! Athar GhassemiCultural Committee ChairView Bio, Mandana GhadamianNetworking Committee ChairView Bio, Radin AmoueiMembership Committee ChairView Bio, Our mailing address is:
She is a director and writer, known for 20 Fingers (2004), One 2 One (2011) and 10 + 4 (Dah be alaveh chahar) (2007). She is a descendant of one of the oldest and most prominent Necar Zadegan is a versatile actress known for a career on stage and screen. 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. You leave behind like the young mother in the film says when she breaks the fourth wall you leave behind your identity, your language, your food. The relationship between the Iranian American population and the surrounding population since the 1979 revolution appears to be one characterized by fear and prejudice on the one side, and by anger and sadness on the other. 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. I kind of shelved the project for a couple of years and worked on the screenplay on and off. Although Marsh Mokhtari was born in the UK, his father's nautical career took him to Persia for his first six years. Padideh Kamali-Zare and Kaveh Vejdani: founded Darmiyan, a YC-backed software platform to detect Alzheimers disease. The Iranian people have always found a way to have joy. Maziar Bahari is known for And Along Came a Spider (2003), To Light a Candle (2014) and The Voyage of the St. Louis (1995). Iran can now make nuke material in 12 days, Pentagon says. Highly partisan organization that supports Democratic Party candidates and agendas. I thought of how thats our identity in some ways, and it was blown up by my grandmother revealing this secret. Founder of the cybersafety organizations WiredSafety, StopCyberbullying and the consulting firm, WiredTrust And thats what this regime can never extinguish. WebAmerican-Iranian Council, Inc. (AIC) is a non-profit independent research and educational institute. He then studied Radio, Television, & Journalism at the University of Missouri Columbia. 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". WebThe Iranian American Medical Association is a non-profit, professional association dedicated to promoting education, health, communication and research in medical I just felt compelled to tell a story that was nuanced and personal and flew in the face of the rhetoric that was being touted. Habib Zargarpour graduated from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design with Distinction after receiving a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia. So I felt like that should be the heart of it. As Nadia Bjorlin was born the fifth out of six children. To advocate justice and equality for the Americans of Iranian heritage. She is a writer and director, known for Last Night (2010), The Jacket (2005) and The Adults. He was 13 years old when he met the Swedish filmmaker, 'Ingmar Bergman'. He is a director and producer, known for Our Lady of the Assassins (2000), Murder by Numbers (2002) and Barfly (1987). Ahead of Sara Zandieh's feature directorial debut, the Iranian-American director explains how 'A Simple Wedding' celebrates multiculturalism and feminism while In The Persian Version, Iranian-American Leila (Layla Mohammadi) boldly challenges labels that society tries to project upon her while balancing and embracing her opposing cultures. She attended Trinity High School and Southern Methodist University, studied opera and majored in English. SIOBHAN COLEY-AMIN. His 1999 first feature, 'The Child and The Soldier', has won several national and Kamal Mosaffa-ye Tabrizi is an Iranian film director. Its such a myth and some people dont want to be mothers. He is a writer and director, known for Two Angels (2003), L'etat de crise (1984) and Subjection (2019). in this list or successful entrepreneurs who dont work in Silicon Valley like the world-renowned Anousheh Ansari. Ive always been in awe of these women. In 2005 she attended in Los Angeles the Master Class with MK Lewis. He, Maziar Miri, was born on 1 February 1974 in Darband neighborhood in Tehran.He graduated in Film Editing, and started working in Editing Dept of Channel 2 IRIB in 1995. Of course, women are fighting more now with the Islamic Republic and what is going on. She was born in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Iranian parents and later moved to Canada. His cinema activities began in 1987 with a series of shorts followed by two TV series aimed at young people. He is the writer Mosaffa was born in Tehran, Iran. 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Rome is currently in Los Angeles and Mahsa Ahmadi is known for Bang Bang (2014), The Mandalorian (2019) and Z Nation (2014). So even that experience is a very split one. He naturally followed in their foot steps early on and began making his own short films on super 8 and 16mm film at age 11. It was a way for me to create the full circle. These are just the people I see every day and talk to, and I dont really see that represented.. This is a list of notable Iranian-Americans of all Iranian ethnic backgrounds, including both original immigrants who obtained American citizenship and their American descendants. His father, Mozaher Mosaffa is a renowned Persian poet and professor of Persian literature at the University of Tehran (UT). IACC proudly announces the winners of the 2022 scholarship program as follows: Among its services to the Iranian-American community, the IACC is proud to have a college scholarship program. I just couldnt start anything else. [6] His first marriage was to Gwendolyn Davis which ended in divorce. February 28, 2023 Contact: Shannon Kuehn Email: shannon@paaia.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American community, today released the findings of its 2023 National Read More It was important for me to have this character. NIAC was further found by a Federal Appeals Court judge to have withheld over 5500 emails from its outreach director to various parties. They were like Nah, screw them! and go to the parties. They have two children. Dara Khosrowshahi is not the only Iranian-American executive in tech. She was cast in the film House of Sand and Fog in 2003 and in the Lifetime series, State Marjan Neshat was born on October 10, 1975 in Tehran, Iran. People are still projecting onto Leila what it means. His desire and aspiration for writing, directing and producing movie started at very young age in his homeland. There were lowlights, as well, including directing the unsold pilot for Inside O.U.T., starring up-and-coming actress Farrah Fawcett and a chimp for Screen Gems in 1971. Saam Motamedi: Investor at Greylock Partners, previously founded Guru Labs. In the 1970s at age 20, she achieved nationwide stardom in her homeland of Iran, starring in some prominent pictures such as The Report (1977) directed by the renowned Abbas Kiarostami, which won critics awards at the Golshifteh started her acting career in theater at the age of 6 and has always kept a strong link with theater, but it was at the age of 14 that she acted in her first film The Pear Tree (1998), for which she won the prize for the Best Actress from the international section of the Fajr film Nazanin Boniadi is rapidly making her mark in both film and television. Mamad Haghighat was born in 1952 in Isfahan, Iran. 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 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. Well, heres the thing. [3][4] Badiyi often worked with Robert Altman. Hundreds of cases of poisonings have been reported Lotfi Mansouri (1929 ) is a Canadian theatrical director who directed the Canadian Opera Company Since then, he has been inspired to make movies. The IASF Board meets to plan and review the needs of the organization. He is married to Marianne Khondji. To promote and strengthen the ties among Iranian-American business owners and professionals. He directed more than 430 television episodes from 1963 onward.[6]. Keshavarz spoke with Variety about how The Persian Version reflects the experiences of many Iranians and immigrants overall, and how pop culture helped bridge the gap between her two worlds Iran and America. I think this film really is a film about choice. Among his plays are: The Demon and the Bald Hassan, Adam and Eve, The Fisherman's Story, City of Oranges, Majid Majidi was born on April 17, 1959 in Tehran, Iran to a middle class family. So you have your own world and you learn to be American through television. Ahead of Sara Zandieh's feature directorial debut, the Iranian-American director explains how 'A Simple Wedding' celebrates multiculturalism and feminism while also breaking down stereotypes. You know its funny, I was talking to a friend of mine who is Iraqi and does a lot of drag performances and they were saying were working on a project together Oh, do you think what were doing is gonna piss people off? And I said, You know whats so interesting, our existence is itself radical. Abbas Kiarostami was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1940. His father is an Airline Captain, and his mother a Gospel Singer. Before awkward questions and heated comments commence, Alexs mother, Maggie (Rita Wilson), asks about the beautiful calligraphy framed on the wall. Badiyi was born April 17, 1930, in Arak, Pahlavi Iran. The dance sequences especially, as well as the references to Cyndi Lauper and Googosh. Its becoming an international story where people are stating that we are Iranian women too. He graduated from the College of Dramatic Arts and began his professional career as a writer of short TV screenplays and also as a playwright. He is married to Karen Robson. One doesnt have to be traded for the other. Kamal Tabrizi graduated from Tehran University of Art at Faculty of Cinema and Theater. Daniel Ahmadizadeh: A recent YCombinator backed company building a product for real estate agents which has raised over $3M in venture capital. 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. Amir Khalighi was born in Tehran Iran. 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. Yasmin Razavi: Investor at Spark Capital, previously at Index Ventures and McKinsey. Bahar Soomekh was born on March 30, 1975 in Tehran, Iran, to a Persian Jewish family. Dr. Pooyan IranianHotline.com is the only credible Iranian-American Information & Connection Center online, since 2003. He is a cinematographer and writer, known for Man of Steel (2013), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Lord of War (2005). She is a director and actress, known for Persepolis (2007), The Voices (2014) and Chicken with Plums (2011). But I really wanted to see our stories up there. Therefore, we are once more able to award five scholarshipsto qualified students, and we keepour awards to$2,000per awardee. Top 20 Best Iranian Film Directors of All Time. The film premieres Jan. 21 at Sundance. NIAC is steered by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of leaders from across our community. When her parents discover that she and Alex are living together before marriage, chaos unspools as they prepare for her wedding. I grew up in an insular community. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for Amour (2012), Se7en (1995) and Delicatessen (1991). 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. He made his debut, Tranquility in the Presence of Others, in 1970 and gained the attention of Iranian critics. As a kid growing up, I really wanted to see our great immigrant story. He has been married to Preetha since 2006. Arash Mokhtar is known for Ramy (2019), New Amsterdam (2018) and FBI (2018). He then studied in London then Scotland were he performed in thirteen different shows, 168 performances and Andy Madadian is known for House of Sand and Fog (2003), Guardian Angel (2014) and American Wrestler: The Wizard (2016). My mother is also a writer just like me in some ways. Iranian authorities have announced an investigation into a series of suspected poison gas attacks on girls schools. The close-knit community of Iranian-Americans and the high value of education in the Iranian culture and families is one of the reasons our community is getting more powerful day by day. Omid Nooshin was born on May 2, 1974. Its been my whole career honestly, from The Color of Love to Circumstance. Its the world Ive always been interested in exploring for audiences. Ive always written from the womens perspective and I like to say the men in the film are a chorus, as they should be. Oh, it means youre straight or oh it means you should do that. Its a struggle. He was raised on the East Coast and graduated from UCLA's school of Theater, Film and Television in 2004. Today marked another milestone for the Iranian-American tech community in Silicon Valley. When you become an immigrant, you write your own story, you decide whats your narrative. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Amir Naderi is one of the most influential figures of 20th century Persian cinema. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. They want to extinguish joy and thats not possible. His Mohammad Rasoulof was born in Shiraz, Iran in 1972. [5], This is list showing a selection of entertainment directed by Reza Badiyi, in order by start date. It is the primary mission of the Iranian American Community Center: To foster and promote the Persian culture, art, and history. 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. David Diaan has built an impressive career as an Iranian American Actor, Writer, and Producer. He became a full-time artist in Germany where he Marjane Satrapi was born on November 22, 1969 in Rasht, Iran. [1] His parents were from Isfahan, Iran. 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. They reside side by side in the film. IACC
Shortly after graduating from the National Audiovisual School, he made his first short, immediately acclaimed by the local critics. It was a sense of safety and joy. His family moved back to Iran when he was 5 years old. His father was a lawyer. He has over 40 years of experience in the motion picture industry, with featured appearances in more than 90 films. Of course, it makes sense. The film follows Nousha, who has a habit of sabotaging her relationships and frustrating her parents, as she is their only hope for a real Iranian wedding. Ali Kashani,: Founder of Lux.io (AI in food company) acquired by PostMates and now an executive at PostMates. CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Most Visited Iranian-American Website Please fill out the form below and follow the process online, OR call us at Toll Free 888.611.5478 , or email us at info@IranianHotline.com Annual Directory Listing Shiva Rose was born in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. He was born in Teheran, Iran in 1980, but left his home country at the age of five with his family as refugees and resettled in Germany in 1985.Due to his fathers profession as an event manager, Navid was introduced to the stage and Dr. Sam Khoze is a renowned AI technologist and researcher. Please follow me here on medium and on Linkedin for more posts about tech, startups, Irans startup scene and entrepreneurs. But its been the case forever theyve been fighting against expectations. He was born in Tehran, with his parents having moved there from Tabriz. Kaweh Modiri (1982) is a Dutch writer/ director of Iranian descent. Ben Nader: Founder/CEO Butterfleye, a security solutions company with $4M+ in funding. Throughout the film, we see love story after love story unfold new love budding between Nousha and Alex, love found later in life by Noushas uncle Saman (Maz Jobrani) and Maggie, love built over time in the arranged marriage of Ziba and Reza (Houshang Touzie), as well as the tumultuous love that comes with blending families.
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