Awards Ceremony Postponed

In light of the recent death of Mahsa Amini and the current situation in Iran, Farhang Foundation is postponing this year's Farhang Film Festival Awards Ceremony until further notice. We congratulate all of this year’s nominees. All cash prizes will be distributed as planned. However, a celebration for the incredible filmmakers selected in this year's competition deserves a more appropriate time. During this period of mourning and unrest, our thoughts are with the family and friends of Mahsa Amini and the people of Iran.

All ticket buyers will be issued an automatic refund by the UCLA box office.

2022 PRESENTERS

2022 JURY PANEL

Learn more at the official Film Festival Website

 Co-Presented by:  

Host: Melissa Shoshahi

Melissa Shoshahi is an Iranian American award-winning stand-up comedian, actress, and digital content creator. She has toured all over the country and world, delighting audiences near and far with her witty personality, cultural impressions, and unique perspectives on life as a second-generation Iranian woman - all while still being a disappointment to her family. As a digital creator, Melissa’s broad range of characters in her sketches have created a large fan base, accumulating millions of views online. She has been featured on Laughs on Fox, All Def Digital, Nickelodeon, and HULU and has acted in myriad independent films.

"I want to bring peace through laughter. I'd love to share my jokes with the world and also inspire other women who may have always wanted to perform but who have been culturally deprived or too scared to step up and get out there too!"
-Melissa Shoshahi