Julia Lerman
2021Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist
Roja Gashtili, Julia Lerman
Della Saba, Patrick Fugit
When Iranian-born Rita Mahtoubian sets out to change her life from ordinary to extraordinary, she accidentally captures the attention of a homeland security agent in this satirical comedy about romance, terrorism and trying to be a better person.
Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist
Pinky
Roja Gashtili, Julia Lerman
Katherine Landry, Ellery Sprayberry
Pinky is the latest film from Refinery29’s award-winning Shatterbox Anthology, a short film series dedicated to spotlighting the voices of female filmmakers. Written and directed by Roja Gashtili and Julia Lerman, the coming of age short inspired by true events highlights the power dynamics at play between girls on the verge of womanhood, and the pivotal experiences that define them.
Pinky
