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The Lives of Millions (2020)

Directors - Shatakshi Kalki and Farzam Reza

Writers - Garri Nicole Bolden and Farzam Reza

Producer - Farzam Reza

Genre - Drama

Run time - 15 minutes

Synopsis

As an Iranian immigrant moving to the U.S for college, Salman struggles to find a place to belong. Perceiving America as the land of opportunity and dreams, he is shocked to be placed in a dorm with Adam, his racially ignorant roommate who consistently tries to provoke him. As Salman spirals, he must search for the courage to stand up against his tormentor so that he may find a place to call home.

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Give Us A Smile (2019)

Directed by Shatakshi Kalki

Written by Garri Nicole Bolden

Produced by Farzam Reza

Genre - Drama

Run time - 15 minutes

Synopsis — Two estranged half sisters, Haven and Rose Lyle, reunite after their father’s funeral. Together they unpack trauma while Rose tries to connect with her apathetic older sister. All the while, a dark secret begins to surface, threatening to destroy what little foundation they already have.

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Life’s A Drag (2020)

Directed By: Molli Bartruff

Written By: Steven Fusani, Grace Abbate, Molli Bartruff

Produced By: Farzam Reza

Elliott, an insecure gay man, dreams of performing as a star Drag Queen. Looking up to Divinity, owner and head queen of the bar he works at, Elliot must find the courage to kick up his heels and fight for his dreams.

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Becoming Lennon (2020)

Directed By: Molli Bartruff

Written By: Molli Bartruff

Produced By: Farzam Reza

Abandoned by her father at 18, Lennon Archer had to push her dreams aside to care for her 10 year old sister. Seven year later, her father returns with regrets and promises that send her spiraling. Lennon struggles to reclaim the life she was destined for while harboring resentment for her father, as she realizes she has a difficult choice to make.

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Lijen (2019)

Directed By: Yesmalem Yeshaw

Produced By: Farzam Reza

Henock, an Ethiopian immigrant, is devoured by the grief of losing his daughter. With marriage problems on the horizon and Henock's sanity about to break, he turns to the one thing that makes him feel comforted: His Culture.