Ballad of Boobi Jean

Mona Shahab and Desdemona Dallas are a bi-coastal filmmaking duo crafting character-driven stories that blend humor, vulnerability, and a distinct visual style. Shahab, an Iranian-American writer based in Los Angeles with roots in comedy, has developed award-winning screenplays and sharp, character-forward storytelling across film and digital platforms. Dallas, a non-binary photographer turned filmmaker, brings a focus on personal narratives that speak to broader social issues. Together, they merge comedic sensibility and visual lyricism to create intimate, stylized worlds that feel both playful and deeply human.