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Rayka Zehtabchi

b. 1994

Iranian-American film director

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About Rayka Zehtabchi

Born 1994. Rayka Zehtabchi is an American film director and film producer.

Rayka Zehtabchi is an Iranian-American filmmaker best known for her 2019 Academy Award-winning documentary short Period. End of Sentence., which addresses the topic of period poverty. Her previous film, Madaran, was an Iranian-language short about an Iranian mother who must decide whether to spare the life of her son's killer. Zehtabchi is the first Iranian-American woman to win an Academy Award. After the success of Period. End of Sentence, Zehtabchi collaborated with Planned Parenthood and We Testify to make a short film addressing abortion stigma, which was released in 2020. Her newest short film, Long Line of Ladies, premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. The film won the award for Best Documentary Short at SXSW 2022.

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Important facts

Born
1994, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film director, film producer
Nationality
United States
Education
USC School of Cinematic Arts
Awards
Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rayka Zehtabchi?

Iranian-American film director

When was Rayka Zehtabchi born?

Rayka Zehtabchi was born in 1994 in Los Angeles.

What is Rayka Zehtabchi's occupation?

Rayka Zehtabchi is a film director and film producer.

What nationality is Rayka Zehtabchi?

Rayka Zehtabchi is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rayka Zehtabchi

· Wikidata: Q61269987

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