Nedda Sarshar
Directing
Biography
Nedda Sarshar, a talented filmmaker and writer, is dedicated to sharing captivating stories that revolve around queer women of color and their immigrant families. Her exceptional skills were recognized in 2021 when she emerged as the winner of Reel Asian's prestigious "So You Think You Can Pitch?" Competition. Nedda actively contributes to organizations such as BIPOC TV and Film, further amplifying diverse voices in the industry. Her remarkable writing has been featured in renowned publications like Huffington Post Canada, This Magazine, and Room Magazine. Notably, she has been fortunate to secure financial support for her projects from esteemed granting bodies like the Toronto Arts Council and the Canada Arts Council. Nedda holds a B.A. in writing and policy from Syracuse University and has been selected for the esteemed Banff Centre for the Arts Emerging Writer Intensive. With a strong focus on exploring life in the Iranian diaspora, Nedda aspires to continue creating impactful work in the future. She is excited about the prospect of becoming more involved with the Breakthroughs community.
Known For
A short film about second chances, and how the people in your past make reappearances at strange moments in your life. Rachel is a grad student living in her parents house in North York and enjoying her summer break, when her old best friend (a girl who ghosted her in middle school) moves into her grandparents home across the street.
Rachel and Raha
Unibrow follows Leyla, a second-generation Irani-Canadian girl striving for the perfect brows, as she befriends a new student from Iran, Sahar, who introduces her to the cultural significance of eyebrows.
Unibrow
A docu-dramedy four-part short series of a young international film student from Thailand discovering her sexuality in a 21st century's U.S college setting.