Ashe is an Iranian-American actress who speaks fluent Farsi and received a BFA in Acting from Boston University, with training from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts and UCB theater. I think thats a difference in the two different cultures. Its too culturally specific.'. 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To promote and strengthen the ties among Iranian-American business owners and professionals. Category:Iranian film directors - Wikipedia 66. Board of Directors - Iranian-American Scholarship Fund Mahbod Moghadam: Founder of Everpedia, a next-gen encyclopedia. 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. Badiyi died in Los Angeles, California on August 20, 2011, at the age of 81, having struggled with various health issues. As a girl, she acted in various TV advertisements. They were like Nah, screw them! and go to the parties. I kind of shelved the project for a couple of years and worked on the screenplay on and off. Not even remotely close to us. NIAC is steered by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of leaders from across our community. He is an actor, known for Alex Cross (2012), Unthinkable (2010) and Intelligence (2014). She is the daughter of Manijeh and Hamid Soomekh, who owned a women's high fashion company. She sang soprano with the Voices of Shiva Negar is a Canadian Actress, Model, and Producer, who rose to prominence starring as Annika Ogden in CBS Films/Lionsgate Blockbuster Movie "American Assassin" and made the short list of Variety Magazine's "10 Canadians to watch".Shiva can be seen on numerous Films and Network Television shows Taies Farzan was born in Tehran, Iran. Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad: Suspected poisonings a 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. Daniel Ahmadizadeh: A recent YCombinator backed company building a product for real estate agents which has raised over $3M in venture capital. WebThe National Iranian American Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of Iranian Americans and promoting greater understanding 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. 'Persian Version' Director On Creating 'Great Immigrant Story' for and then went on to get a masters degree in management from U.D. He studied mathematics and physics at E.N.M.U. But an Iranian one? He is married to Marianne Khondji. We all turn to ritual, we all want to celebrate, we all want to love.. These are just the people I see every day and talk to, and I dont really see that represented.. 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. Iranian American 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. He started acting in amateur theater groups at the age of fourteen. She was previously married to Reza. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Today marked another milestone for the Iranian-American tech community in Silicon Valley. Partner at DCVC ($2Bn VC firm) and author of Super Founders. She is an actress, known for Alarm fr Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei (1996), Traveling Light (2021) and Blackstone (2023). 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 Board of Directors | OIAC US My mother is also a writer just like me in some ways. Top 20 Best Iranian Film Directors of All Time - IMDb His father, Levon was born in Lebanon and raised in Iran where he met his wife Anna, born in Babol, Iran. Like all of my films, women are always front and center. WebList Of Top Iranian Directors. 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!. With a low-budget film, Zandieh said the story was tailored for what she had, including cast. 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. To advocate justice and equality for the Americans of Iranian heritage. Chair, Georgetown Business for Impact Initiative, Program Manager, the Family Caregiver Alliance, Humanitarian Aid and Financing reform, International Rescue Committee. IRANIAN Robert Ravanshenas: Senior associate at Maven Ventures. The IASF Board meets to plan and review the needs of the organization. The Godfather and Joy Luck Club. All these films, but it was never our stories. 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. He has over 40 years of experience in the motion picture industry, with featured appearances in more than 90 films. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. 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. In 2009, he was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Noor Iranian Film Festival in Los Angeles, and after his passing in 2011, the festival made the award his namesake. 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. Iranian American My familys interesting because half of my brothers are born in Iran and half of us are born here. Tell us what you think about this feature. She began performing at an early age, starring in school plays and community events. When her parents discover that she and Alex are living together before marriage, chaos unspools as they prepare for her wedding. It was not just a tape. He was previously married to Tania Harley, Barbara Turner and Gwendolyn M Dennis. * Shahri Estakhry* Nadia Farjood, Esq. 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. 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. She went to UCLA to study biology/ pre-medicine, but she dropped out to become a model in Japan. He directed more than 430 television episodes from 1963 onward.[6]. She is an actress, known for The Kite Runner (2007), Eyes (2005) and The Florist (2004). Iranian, Persian Professional and Cultural Organizations He was raised on the East Coast and graduated from UCLA's school of Theater, Film and Television in 2004. His debut feature film debut "Bodkin Ras" had it's world premiere at International Film Festival Rotterdam 2016 and Hossein Amini was born in Iran, and when he was 11 years old, he and his family moved to England. All Rights Reserved. The IASF Board meets to plan and review the needs of the organization. [3][4] Badiyi often worked with Robert Altman. His credits also include developing the opening montages for Mission: Impossible, Hawaii Five-O, Get Smart, and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. After long trip and so many short movie and documentary she start her Rosie Malek-Yonan is an Assyrian born in Tehran who lives in the U.S. She is an actress, award winning writer, director, producer, published author, documentary filmmaker, a classically trained pianist, composer, and an Assyrian advocate. Naser Taghvai was born in Abadan, Iran. Arad Rostampour: Founder/CEO of ZenHealth (YC backed) and co-founder of SocialShielf acquired by Avira. Famous Persian Actors & Directors It was important for me to have this character. Perhaps his most famous work was crafting the title visualisation (i.e., the opening and closing credits) for the original Hawaii Five-O. 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. 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. 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. Born in 1973, Majid Barzegar has been a major force behind the development and production of a great number of Iranian independent short and feature films, most of which have been awarded and showcased at prestigious international film festivals including Berlinale, San Sebastian, Rotterdam, So Tell us what you think about this feature. NIAC, the 501(c)(3) sister organization of NIAC Action, is dedicated to educating & engaging the Iranian-American community in order to further advance these priorities. The mother of the story [Shirin] never had a choice. 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. Iranian American This brings our total to 369 scholarships awarded to date. He graduated in Metallurgical Engineering from Karaj Azad University. 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. Planning, organization and review of current projects are discussed during monthly She is a director and actress, known for Persepolis (2007), The Voices (2014) and Chicken with Plums (2011). She is married to Mattias Ripa. 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. Board of Directors - Iranian American Medical Association - IAMA IranianHotline.com is the only credible Iranian-American Information & Connection Center online, since 2003. After the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Amir Naderi is one of the most influential figures of 20th century Persian cinema. Her collaborative fiction with artist Shirin Neshat was featured in "Reflections on Islamic Art" and her documentary, "The Troupe", featured Tony Kushner. But yeah, I started thinking about what it means to reinvent yourself. He was 13 years old when he met the Swedish filmmaker, 'Ingmar Bergman'. Of course that comes with expectations for what that life should be. She is a director and actress, known for Persepolis (2007), The Voices (2014) and Chicken with Plums (2011). Copyright 2003 - 2023 Iranian Hotline, LLC . His latest film "Mitra" is a political thriller that was released at International Film Festival Rotterdam in 2021. He is a cinematographer and writer, known for Man of Steel (2013), Transformers: Age of Extinction (2014) and Lord of War (2005). 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. He died on January 15, 2018 in London, England, UK. OIAC is an Iranian-American organization dedicated to the promotion of a free and democratic Iran where human rights are celebrated, where different religions He began his career with still photography Marziyeh Meshkini Born in 1969 in Tehran. Born in Mashhad, Iran, Navid Negahban's passion for acting led him to Germany where he spent eight years before embarking on Hollywood. She co-starred as CIA analyst Fara Sherazi on seasons three and four of the Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning drama Homeland (2011), for which she shared a 2015 SAG Award nomination in the Outstanding Performance by an Asghar Farhadi was born in 1972 in Iran. He started his film career on 3D IMAX films BARRY NAVIDI - PRODUCER As a producer, friend, and confidant to some of the greatest legends of world cinema, Barry Navidi has been privileged to work with John Huston, Lauren Bacall, Robert Mitchum, Michael Caine, Paul Scofield, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, John Hurt, Sean Connery, Kami Asgar was born on May 26, 1965 in Iran. WebThe data show that the Iranian American community is quite diverse in terms of ethnicity, religion and political affiliation. WebThe Iranian American Society (IAS) is managed by an annually elected board of directors. We learned to be American by watching TV. He came to the United States in the mid '70s and joined the Persian Theater Group and traveled extensively through out the US, Anthony Azizi started his career many years ago, as a child, acting in plays for the Touchstone Theater run by Bill and Bridget George in Bethlehem, PA. Parry Aftab, Internet privacy and security lawyer, considered one of the founders of cyberlaw. Sort by: View: 10 names 1. His father was a lawyer. Its a struggle. The dance sequences especially, as well as the references to Cyndi Lauper and Googosh. He was born March 27th of Armenian parents in Tehran, Iran. [1] He was invited by the United States Department of State to continue his studies in America after winning an international film award for Flood in Khuzestan. He became well known when in 1969 he directed his second film, Gheisar (1969), which was considered a turning point in the Iranian cinema; he depicted the ethics and morals of the romanticized poor working class of the Croesus' Treasure (1965) genre Bahman Ghobadi was born in 1969 in Baneh, in the province of Iranian Kurdistan, near the Iran-Iraq border. Lets take look at some of the most prominent founders, funders, and executives in tech of Iranian heritage. She is the wife of celebrated Iranian director Mohsen Makhmalbaf. I moved to L.A. and was like, I really think this story is worthwhile. Watch The Iranian Americans | Prime Video - amazon.com She makes a conscious decision to be a mother. [5], This is list showing a selection of entertainment directed by Reza Badiyi, in order by start date. 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). After receiving his high school diploma, he started studying art at the Institute of Dramatic Art in Tehran. I thought of doing something more autobiographical. And what their childrens life should be, to have a different life than they had. The National Iranian American Council (NIAC 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 is the primary mission of the Iranian American Community Center: To foster and promote the Persian culture, art, and history. (Ali Khamenei/Released) March 04, 2023 Justin Cooper. But she has a choice. She does get pregnant by mistake. 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. Intrigued by challenging Kevin Hamedani was born on December 25, 1982 in Kent, Washington, USA. He then spent the next 19 years in the UK. I just felt like I needed to release this story into the world, Zandieh said. At age 6, she appeared in the show "Kids Say The Darndest Things" which began her acting career. He is a director and producer, known for Our Lady of the Assassins (2000), Murder by Numbers (2002) and Barfly (1987). In 2005 she attended in Los Angeles the Master Class with MK Lewis. She is an actress, known for Fishing Naked (2015), The Murder Plans (2011) and Like No Tomorrow: An Apocalypse Anthology (2020). One of these short films, "Life in Fog" (1999) is even Rafi Pitts' films have attained acclaim and awards around the globe. Mehdi Samadi: Founder of Solvvy, an AI-based CRM company which was featured in WSJ, etc. His second, Sanam (2000) was hailed by French critics and compared to The 400 Blows (1959). 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. Athar GhassemiCultural Committee ChairView Bio, Mandana GhadamianNetworking Committee ChairView Bio, Radin AmoueiMembership Committee ChairView Bio, Our mailing address is: WebIranian American Business Directory Search for a Business Join Iranian American Business Directory A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Accountants Adult Day Care 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. Barbet Schroeder was born on August 26, 1941 in Tehran, Iran. WebThe Iranian American Medical Association is a non-profit, professional association dedicated to promoting education, health, communication and research in medical Alarm fr Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei. 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. Previously founded Genius. He also composed Clash of the Titans, A Wrinkle in Time, Pacific Rim, Westworld, Gears of War 4 and 5, Medal of Honor, Open Abbas Kiarostami was born in Tehran, Iran, in 1940. About the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans - PAAIA WebThe Iranian-American Scholarship Fund (IASF) is managed by a Board of Directors. She is married to Mattias Ripa. Pitts' first feature, Season Five (1997), premiered in the Venice Film Festival. He has been married to Shani Rigsbee since November 11, 2011. I thought of how thats our identity in some ways, and it was blown up by my grandmother revealing this secret. 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. Noushas mother, Ziba (Shohreh Aghdashloo), explains that it is a poem written in Farsi by the 14th-century Persian poet Hafez as she declares, the greatest poet of all time. The stanza reads, Long live love, for I have not heard a more merrier word than love.. WebDirector | Taxi Jafar Panahi (Born 11 July 1960) is an Iranian film director, screenwriter, and film editor, commonly identified with the Iranian New Wave film movement. To me, it was important that thats part of the conversation of choice. A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. She attended UCLA Garen Petrossian is an actor known for Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job and I don't Clean(2009), Expendible (2008), The Hurricane in the Rosegarden (2007).Growing up he wanted to follow in his father's footstep and be a Civil Engineer which he did and received a degree in Bachelor of Science Maz Jobrani was born on February 26, 1972 in Tehran, Iran. His Mohammad Rasoulof was born in Shiraz, Iran in 1972. I think people are speaking their voice and its not just their story. Yara Shahidi was born on February 10, 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. Mosaffa's mother, Amir Banoo Karimi is also a leading scholar and professor of Persian literature at the University of Tehran (UT) and the Homayoun Ershadi was born in 1947 in Isfahan, Iran. Our mission is providing and broadcasting the Iranian American events & community news, and promoting businesses. She attended a Sarah Shahi was born Aahoo Jahansouzshahi in Euless, Texas, to an Iranian father and Spanish-Iranian mother. National Iranian American Council Samira Makhmalbaf FilmmakerBorn on February 15,1980 in Tehran. She travel around the world and she is fascinated by people. List of Iranian Americans - Wikipedia Adrian Pasdar was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Rosemarie Pasdar (ne Sbresny), who owns a travel agency, and Homayoon Pasdar, a prominent heart surgeon. He has been married to Laura Regan since 2007. At 14 he moved to Switzerland and then to New Hampshire. Nousha Husseini (Tara Grammy) and her Iranian family are breaking bread (in this case, nan) with her white, militant feminist boyfriend, Alex (Christopher OShea), and his family. Saam Motamedi: Investor at Greylock Partners, previously founded Guru Labs. 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. Amir Naderi is one of the most influential figures of 20th century Persian cinema. and raised $4.5M. Maziar Bahari is known for And Along Came a Spider (2003), To Light a Candle (2014) and The Voyage of the St. Louis (1995). 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