Private Project

The Ambassador's Daughter

An Iranian-American actor is considered for a supporting role in a major film with mysterious political intentions.

  • Armon Mahdavi
    Director
    Moss Beach, Kateh Gojeh Farangi, Untitled Jackson Heights
  • Armon Mahdavi
    Writer
    Moss Beach, Kateh Gojeh Farangi, Untitled Jackson Heights
  • Gurv Sidhu
    Producer
  • Armon Mahdavi
    Producer
    Moss Beach, Kateh Gojeh Farangi, Untitled Jackson Heights
  • Aaron Champagne
    Producer
  • Nancy Kimball
    Producer
  • Elaheh Khademi
    Key Cast
    "Elaheh"
  • Nancy Kimball
    Key Cast
    "Morgan"
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Narrative, Drama, Narrative Comedy
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 48 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    January 7, 2025
  • Country of Origin:
    United States, United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States, United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director - Armon Mahdavi
Director Statement

An Iranian artist does not really have the choice to be apolitical. Every creative decision poses a risk, whether to you or your family who still resides there under the current regime. Elaheh is a character who must weigh how a seemingly small choice could rupture a major part of her life, her connection to her heritage and far-away family.

The Ambassador’s Daughter is a short film about these decisions and about the power dynamics at play. The producers and stars making this mysterious film want to make a movie that feels risky and dangerous, but to whom? All the risk falls on Elaheh and the other Iranians involved. It is a matter of deciding whether the risk and the danger is worth the opportunity.