NOWRUZ Movie (PersianNewYear)
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:
http://tinyurl.com/oxufakj (click here )
Dear Friends, the NOWRUZ movie is finally here. By donating below we will share the movie with you to watch . The documentary is an 80min journey that is appropriate for all ages.
You'll enjoy this film with your family & watch as an American comedian learns all about NOWRUZ for the very first time!
In the documentary, I travel to 17 cities, talk to celebs/scholars/friends, & put a whole new twist on an ancient holiday celebrated by 300,000,000 worldwide.
The movie is appropriate for all ages, all in english, and a lot of fun. Comedy, Culture, and History collide in the award winning film...
"NOWRUZ: Lost & Found"
(Help us hit our goal on this important cultural project)
Donations get you some great reward levels and see the movie.
Below I've listed why movies are so expensive. Looking forward to finishing this up & sending it your way ASAP... (read what all went into it below)
Invested over $75,000 on the following:
~renting & buying camera, lighting, & sound equipment
~hotels, flights, & meals for crew during the whole comedy tour
~buying storage devices to keep all the footage on
~editing hundreds of hours
~mixing the sound & color correcting the film
~designing the posters
~marketing / advertising online & in each city
~printing all the copies & mailing them to you!
SYNOPSIS: Comedian K-von knows very little about his unique heritage but that's all about to change. Come along as he ditches the comforts of Hollywood to discover the meaning & traditions behind Nowruz (Persian New Year). In this new look at an ancient holiday, he's going to get a lot more than he bargained for.
Featuring: Maz Jobrani (SHOWTIME), The Iron Sheik (LEGENDARY WRESTLER), Andy Madadian (SINGER), Ahmed Ahmed (TBS/COMEDY CENTRAL), Firoozeh Dumas (BEST-SELLING AUTHOR), Rudi Bakhtiar (CNN), Tehran (PERSIAN TV HOST), Geoff Keith (MTV), Peter The Persian (ABC), a Nowruz address by Barrack Obama, & many more…
Written & Directed by: K-von Moezzi
Shot & Edited by: Steven Gute
A lot of people came together to make this documentary fantastic! We've received a writeup on the BBC, appeared on NPR, & the film won in 4 film festivals already!
Take a look at the trailer, share it with a friend... Can't do it without you!
click then share it w/ a friend!
( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PJmpWUkeb4 )
just a few of the great scenes from the movie...
editing... editing...editing... (professional picture music & sound)
"NOWRUZ" BRIEF HISTORY LESSON CLIP GOES VIRAL! Pleased to announce this clip has been shared by over 20,000 & seen by over 1million people in just over a week. HAPPY NOWRUZ
https://www.facebook.com/KvonComedy/videos/vb.126425113319/10153985035403320/
Kvon's NOWRUZ "TED" Talk goes VIRAL:
"TED" Talks are hugely popular. I was lucky enough to discuss the making of this movie on a big platform. The reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Thank you for making the project a success with each donation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YehRVbB8jQ4&t=70s