Writing for tv and film is the most creative form of writing for me. My love for film and understanding human behavior makes writing for the screen a fascinating puzzle, visually and psychologically. I am now more than ever developing ideas and screenplays for tv and film and it has brought such steady inspiration into my life.
short script:
“GOODBYE ESFAHAN”
written by NATASHA FOROUZANNIA
“Goodbye Esfahan” is a short film inspired by my Father’s first day in America in 1975. I wrote this to bring a relatable sense of humanity to the immigrant experience. Moving to a new country is traumatic and requires the courage to learn to survive. My goal for this script is to eventually turn it into a short film that I direct. I hope this project heals my family, inspires more kindness and helps immigrants feel seen around the world.
Logline: Goodbye Esfahan is inspired by the true story of the day Iranian native, Hosein Ali Forouzannia, immigrated to America from Esfahan, Iran in 1975 and the challenges of that monumental day in his life.
OFFICIAL SELECTION, LOS ANGELES LIFT-OFF FILM FESTIVAL, Los Angeles, Short Script
OFFICIAL SELECTION, MONTREAL INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, Montreal, Short Script
OFFICIAL SELECTION, VENICE SHORTS FILM AWARDS, Venice, CA, Best Script
OFFICIAL SELECTION, TORONTO INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL OF CIFT, Toronto, Best Unproduced Short Script
OFFICIAL SELECTION, LA INDEPENDENT WOMEN FILM AWARDS, Los Angeles, Best Unproduced Short Script
OFFICIAL SELECTION, THE MACOPROJECT FILM FESTIVAL, New York, NY, Short Screenplay
OFFICIAL SELECTION, INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITY FILM FESTIVAL, New York, NY, Short Screenplay
OFFICIAL SELECTION, BROOKLYN SHORTY FILM FESTIVAL, Brooklyn, NY, Short Script
OFFICIAL SELECTION, MEDITERRANEAN FILM FESTIVAL CANNES, Cannes, Short Screenplay
SEMI-FINALIST, NYC INTERNATIONAL SCREENPLAY AWARDS, New York City, Short Script
SEMI-FINALIST, LOS ANGELES FILM AWARDS, Los Angeles, Short Screenplay
FINALIST, BEST SCRIPT AWARD, London, Short Script
FINALIST, VANCOUVER INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL, Vancouver, Best Unproduced Short Script
HONORABLE MENTION, FLORENCE FILM AWARDS, Florence, Italy, Short Script
MONTHLY WINNER, CHANGING FACE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Australia, Best Short Screenplay
ANNUAL NOMINATION, CHANGING FACE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL, Australia, Best Short Screenplay
tv pilot:
“THE BEHLI’S OF BEVERLY HILLS”
written by NATASHA FOROUZANNIA
Logline: The Behli’s, a lower-middle class Iranian/Latinx family in 1995, win the lottery and go from humble living in Detroit to navigating new extreme wealth in Beverly Hills.
QUARTER FINALIST, LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL DIVERSITY SCREENPLAY AWARDS, Los Angeles, CA, TV Pilot - 2023
QUARTER FINALIST, CHICAGO SCREENPLAY AWARDS, Chicago, IL, TV Pilot - 2023
tv pilot:
“COUSINS”
written by NATASHA FOROUZANNIA
currently creating:
GOODBYE ESFAHAN, full length feature
UNTITLED SPIRITUAL SCI-FI, full length feature