I Am Neda Official Nomination and Short Film Finalist in the 2012 International Beverly Hills Film Festival

Online, April 19, 2012 (Newswire.com) - 'I Am Neda' (http://www.IAmNeda.com) has been nominated in the Short Film category, in the 2012 International Beverly Hills Film Festival (http://www.BeverlyHillsFilmFestival.com). 'I Am Neda' screens on Friday, Apr 27, 2012 as part of Block #3 from 7:45 PM - 10:00 PM, at the Clarity Theatre, Beverly Hills, CA. The Festival celebrates its 12th Anniversary during the week April 25-29, 2012.

On April 29, 2012, the fifth and final night of the Festival, the jury will present the awards honoring the finest in cinematic achievement in filmmaking displayed during the competition at an exclusive black-tie Gala Awards held at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel each year.

This year's jurors include Steven Paul, President of Jury (Crystal Sky, CEO & President), Matt DelPiano (CAA, Agent), Josef Rusnak (Director/Screenwriter), Fern Champion (Casting Director), Jason Price (Independent Producer), Brian Medavoy (Jackson-Medavoy, Manager), Cassian Elwes (Producer/ Sales Rep), Gene George (Starz Media, Exec V.P. Worldwide Distribution).

The Beverly Hills Film Festival is not only the fastest growing film festival around, it is also one of the premier festivals of the United States and the world. Commenting on her nomination Nicole Kian Sadighi said, "Festival Director and Founder, Nino Simone is dedicated to making the 2012 International Beverly Hills Film Festival the most spectacular event it can possibly be. I'm very excited to be part of such a milestone. It's a complete high to be nominated as a finalist at such a distinguished festival. I feel extremely fortunate to have gotten this far".

About Persepolis Pictures Inaugural Short Film 'I Am Neda': June 2009 marked another turning point for Iranians, when mass anti-government protests erupted across major cities in Iran, following the June 12 rigged Iranian presidential election against the disputed victory of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which came to be known as the "Green Movement". These events provoked the Islamic Republic government to declare war on its own people and the world became a witness to some of the most horrific acts that were shown daily through major news outlets, Twitter reports and even YouTube. Many innocent Iranians were, imprisoned, tortured, raped and killed for standing up for their basic human rights in non-violent civil disobedience. This story is centered on the courageous young woman who became the symbol and face of this movement... Neda Agha-Soltan.
Of note, I Am Neda is Written, Directed and Produced by Nicole Kian Sadighi, Director of Photography Jamal Farley, Editor/Additional Photography David Bartlett. Cast Members Include: Mary Apick, Nicole Kian, A Poet Nomad Ali, and Vida Irani.