Melicka Jamshidabadi
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| Born | Melika Jamshidabadi October 11, 2000 Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Other names | Melicka |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2016 - present |
Notable work | "Disparity" "Time" |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Awards | LAFA best filmmaker award - 2018 |
Melicka Jamshidabadi (Persian language: ملیکا جمشیدآبادی) is an Iranian-American filmmaker and human rights activist[1].
Life and career
Melicka Jamshidabadi, born in Tehran, Iran on October 11, 2000[2]. Jamshidabadi started her career in both film and photography at the age of 16[3][4]. In 2019 Jamshidabadi's works won several awards[5] at Film festival such as LAFA[6][1]. Jamshidabadi is known for her work in activism through filmmaking. After experiencing early success, she took on more challenging projects as she entered the film industry with a promising future, with the difficulties of being a female filmmaker. Her films have always tacked world issues such as war and poverty, however; with the rise of the 2021–2022 Iranian protests, her work as an activist increased significantly,[7] addressing human rights in Iran, as well as women's rights in Iran. Her works regarding Iran were viewed at Los Angeles Fashion Week shows.
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Jamshidabadi was mentioned in the Entrepreneur (magazine) for her work for Human rights in Iran and women's rights in Iran:
Jamshidabadi has emerged as a key voice in the fight for freedom against the patriarchal Iranian regime. The multi-talented young filmmaker has a lot in store for her followers and her advocacies.[8]
Jamshidabadi was also mentioned in an article by International Business Times for becoming a prominent voice for the Women in Iran. IBTimes mentions her and her latest work that honors the martyrs of the recent Iranian Mahsa Amini protests.[9] Jamshidabadi currently resides in Los Angeles, California where she continues her work in human rights activism and producing films that are stories on global issues.
References
- ↑ "Filmmaker Melicka Jamshidabadi becomes a prominent voice for Iranian women in their fight for freedom". www.ibtimes.sg. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ "Melika Jamshidabadi Of Melicka Studio Is A New Rising Creator". www.wtnzfox43.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ↑ Ignacio, Adrian John. "A new name in filmmaking - Melicka Jamshidabadi". Khaleej Times. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ GetNews. "Rising Young Female Filmmakers to Watch in 2023: Melicka Jamshidabadi "Melicka Studio"". Digital Journal. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ "Award-Winning Persian Filmmaker Melicka Finds Inspiration in New York City". central.newschannelnebraska.com. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ "June 2018". LA Film Awards. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
- ↑ Lee, Rebecca (2022-11-14). "Young Filmmaker Joins the Movement To Promote Women's Rights In Iran". Entrepreneur. Retrieved 2022-12-31.
- ↑ (Entrepreneur.com
- ↑ [https://www.ibtimes.sg/filmmaker-melicka-jamshidabadi-becomes-prominent-voice-iranian-women-their-fight-freedom-67658
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