Our web-series GREAT LOOK is out right now (pw: greatlook)! The four episodes we’ve released follow Alex, a cripplingly self-conscious Armenian American actor, as he navigates life and love in Los Angeles. The creator, writer, and star, Michael Yapujian, and my co-producer and fellow director Grant Singer are so thrilled to finally share it with the world.

Over the last crazy year and a half, Feeling Sexual has screened at the Portland International Film Festival, Calgary Underground Film Festival, JxJ (Formerly the Washington Jewish Film Festival), Lady Filmmakers Festival, Los Angeles Indie Film Festival, and most recently the Culver City Film Festival.

We’re so thrilled that our baby has been seen by thousands of people across the US.

I’m directing and producing a comedic webseries called GREAT LOOK! The series follows Alex, a cripplingly self-conscious Armenian American actor, as he tries to have it all (and keep it together) in LA. I’ll be working closely with the creator, writer, and star, Michael Yapujian, and my co-producer and director Grant Singer.

We’re planning to shoot and release the first five episodes by the end of January 2022!

I was cast in Adam Rapp’s short starring Cameron Gavinski and myself. Logline: A young couple is forced to confront the problems at the core of their relationship on their “fun” getaway to Austin.

We shoot in December and should have a cut shortly thereafter :)

BOOB SWEAT has now won 22 awards and made the official selection for 15 film festivals! We are so grateful to bring home some accolades for our film. I’m honored to have won two awards for directing and to receive nominations for several more. Here is a list of our most recent awards and festivals (I’m a proud mama!):

December:
Festigious - Best Student Film, Best Young Actress (Xochitl Gomez Deines)
Actors Awards Los Angeles - Best Ensemble, Best Supporting Actress (Charlie Parker), Best Young Actress (Xochitl)
New York Film Awards - Best Narrative Short, Best Young Actress (Xochitl)

January:
Independent Shorts Awards - Best Children Short (Platinum), Best Director (Female - Platinum), Best Child Actress (Xochitl - Platinum), Best Student Short (Gold)
Los Angeles Film Awards (LAFA) - Best Young Actress
London Independent Film Awards - Best Comedy/Dramedy Short, Best Young Actress (Xochitl)
Dumbo Film Festival - Official Selection

February:
Indie Short Fest - Best Children Short, Best Student Director (Female), Best Young Actress (Xochitl)
Queen Palm International Film Festival - Best Student Short (Honorable Mention)

March:
Young Entertainer Awards - Best Young Director (Nominated)
Independent Shorts Awards 2019 - Best Children Short of the Year (Nominee), Best Child/Young Actress of the Year (Xochitl - Nominee)

April:
Global International Film Awards 2019 - Best Short Film - Narrative (Silver), Best Comedy (Silver), Best Actor Under 18 (Samuel Parker), Best Actress Under 18 (Xochitl)
First Look Industry Awards 2019 - Best Comedy (Nominee)

We are officially in post for our short, A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MODERN WOMAN! In August, I began developing an experimental short with DP and producer, Natalie Chao. We wanted to explore the isolation and restlessness of a young, modern woman in a domestic setting. In our short, a girl performs strange activities and mental gymnastics to avoid being alone. I acted in and co-directed the short while Natalie co-directed and shot it. We are editing it now and hope to send it out into the world soon!

From August to December, I stepped in to work for Alan Siegel (CEO) and Danielle Robinson (VP) at Alan Siegel Entertainment, a management company. It was amazing to work so closely with such hardworking, savvy managers and producers. They taught me so much about the industry and I’m so grateful to have had experience as their assistant.

A music video I assistant directed has been reviewed by and heavily featured on Billboard.com! Jordy, an incredibly talented and sweet artist, wrote and performed a new single, “Just Friends.” The music video is directed by Ryan Wagner and can be seen here (after the glowing review!).

I'm collaborating on a new horror short called NIGHT DINER directed by Khaled Ridgeway. Khaled's previous films have run the festival circuit and his horror short BULLIED premiered on Blumhouse.com recently. Check it out! 

I was interviewed by Vince Robbins for Boob Sweat's screening at the Silver Lake Picture Show - link to the interview here!