I know it’s not a perfect film (very few are), but it is a project I’m proud of. I think that people will leave the
theater discussing some of the topics that are raised by the film.

When it comes to Iranian comedians, we’ve all got our favorites but what about Iranian comediennes? New York-based funny girl, Negin Farsad, is making the rounds and is bound to end up on your list, sooner or later. An overachiever with a lot to say, Farsad is not only a great performer, but her educational [...]

Welcoming a baby girl into his growing clan this past January, Iranian comedian, Maz Jobrani, might be making a stop in your city.

The FUNATICAL: Taking Comedy to the Extreme’s We Come in Peace comedy tour, features Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Hindu and Bahai comedians, and aims to dissolve stereotypes while entertaining your pants off, simultaneously! “Funatical means, extreme comedy delivered with extreme diversity,” headlining actor/comedian Max Amini points out. “Comedians from different cultural backgrounds have come together to [...]

For some of you…Your summer’s about to get a whole lot funnier! Your favorite Persian actor/comedian, Maz Jobrani, has announced his June 2010 plans:

The highest rated episode this season of MTV’s Disaster Date, #236: Jersey Shore Juicehead,”–where Persian Actor/comedian K-von plays a “Situation”-esque character on the dating prank show–sets up disaster-dater Juliette (via accomplice Samira) for a hilariously fist-pump-induced jaryaan (situation). And if you’ve seen at least one of the show’s episodes featuring K-von, like us, you’re wondering how he keeps his act [...]