YASAMIN | SHORT FILM

2018

Writer, Director, Editor

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An eleven-year-old girl has just moved from Iran to Los Angeles amidst the Iranian Hostage Crisis; however, her navigation of the trials and tribulations of assimilation are learned through a single unibrow.

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Writer, Director, Editor: Julia Elihu

Associate Producers: Ashton Tu, Doris Elihu

Director of Photography: Gabriel Gaurano

Composer: Benni Anavian 

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Festivals:

"Grand Jury Prize Nominee" - AFI Film Festival

Women Under the Influence Screening Series

"Reel Woman Award" - CineYouth Chicago Film Festival

"Best Drama" - Big Shoulders International Film Festival

"Special Recognition Award" - Coronado Island Film Festival

"Official Selection" - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

"Official Selection" - Indy Shorts International Film Festival

"Official Selection" - NFFTY

"Official Selection" - San Diego Asian Film Festival

Featured - Film Inquiry Magazine

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