Presenting Partner
Signature Partners
World Premiere
Rita Mahtoubian is Not a Terrorist
Shorts in Competition: Student
| USA | 8 MINUTES | EnglishFemale Director(s), Comedy, Romantic Comedy, Relationships, Female Screenwriter(s)
In this satirical comedy about romance, terrorism, and trying to be a better person, Iranian-born Rita Mahtoubian is inspired to change her life after a neighbor’s Rosh Hashanah dinner ignites a spark of inspiration. Her mission to make big changes attracts the attention of an overly-invested Homeland Security agent.
Screening as part of Shorts: FML
Screening as part of Shorts: FML
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Roja Gashtili and Julia Lerman
Julia Lerman and Roja Gashtili are current fellows at AFI’s Directing Workshop for Women. They are recipients of the Tribeca All Access grant. This summer they will be releasing K(id) a comedic existential web series about breaking up with yourself.
Director
Roja Gashtili, Julia Lerman
Screenwriter
Roja Gashtili, Julia Lerman
Producer
Roja Gashtili, Deanna Barillari
Editor
Steph Zenee Perez
Associate Producer
Cory Michael Wood
Cinematographer
Tarin Anderson
Composer
Juan Andres Otalora
Cast
Patrick Fugit, Della Saba, Charlotte Ross, Anthony Azizi, Lauren MacLean
Contacts
Print Source
International Sales Contact
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Press Contact
Brittnee Walker
Tribeca Film Festival
New York, 10013
Phone: 646 741 3088
bwalker@tribecafilmfestival.org
Tribeca Film Festival
New York, 10013
Phone: 646 741 3088
bwalker@tribecafilmfestival.org
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