ANY LUCK!
Post-Production 2024 Canada
Any Luck! is a heartwarming drama about Amir, a middle-aged Iranian immigrant navigating life in Toronto while grappling with the uncertainty of his future. Faced with the prospect of returning to Iran after failing to secure permanent residency, Amir is caught between his past and his uncertain present. His younger brother David, an optimistic bakery owner, offers support, but Amir’s internal struggles persist. Their relationship is interwoven with moments of fishing trips and quiet reflections alongside their friend Logan, a retired Canadian pilot. Maya, a determined immigration lawyer, guides Amir through the legal complexities, but his emotional journey of finding peace and belonging is the film’s central focus. Any Luck! Explores themes of identity, familial bonds, and the emotional toll of starting over in a foreign land.
Peace in Pain
Completed 2023 Canada
After Reza's disability caused by an accident, he tried to start a new life. In order to live, he had to witness and tolerate verbal, mental, and physical abuse his sister and wife experienced by the men in their society. He is backstabbed and hurt the most by those closest to him. He either has to fight with the laws of nature or make peace with them.
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Award
Couch Film Festival - Fall 2024
Nominees for Best Drama, Best Cast, Cinematography.
2024 - Canada, Ontario, Toronto, Post-Production
Any Luck!
He is the writer, director, and director of photography for his short film Any Luck!, which he developed independently with personal funds. The film, set in Canada, focuses on the complex emotional journey of a man named Amir, grappling with the pressures of supporting his family and the isolation of his immigration experience. Following the death of his wife, Amir is left to care for his young daughter while trying to maintain a stable job. His strained relationship with his brother, Majid, adds another layer of tension as Amir struggles to balance his responsibilities as a father, employee, and immigrant. Shot with a small, dedicated crew in Toronto, Any Luck! Delicately weaves together themes of family, loss, and the immigrant experience, capturing the quiet moments of resilience and the deep sense of longing for connection. The film uses both English and Persian dialogue to reflect the dual cultural identities of its characters, and its raw, emotional portrayal of everyday struggles resonates with viewers who have experienced similar transitions.
Cast & Crew ANY LUCK!
Amir Zavosh
Amir
Davood Mantegh
Davood
Parvaneh Vali
Maya
Aryan Abbasnia
Logan - Sound Recorder
Alireza Riahi
Arash
Kia Mozaffari
Director of photography
Erfan Tohidinia
Production Manager
Amir Ghaboosi
First AC
Hesam Rezaei
Script Supervisor
Ali Razavi
Still Photographer
2023 - Canada, Ontario, Orillia.
Peace In Pain
He is the writer, director, and director of photography for his first feature film, which he funded with his personal savings and co-produced with the assistance of Abdolreza Kahani. The story takes place in Iran, but due to the denial of a film production license and his subsequent ban from working in the film industry in the country, he chose to shoot the film independently in Canada with a small crew. The film centers on a young woman with a disabled husband who must work to support their basic needs. However, because of her husband's disability, she is unable to leave him alone. To make ends meet, she rents one of her husband's friend's properties for parties, which provides them with both income and a place to live. Over time, however, she begins to feel unsafe and experiences a violation of her privacy from the surrounding men, prompting her to seek a new line of work.
Cast & Crew PEACE IN PAIN.
Abdolreza Kahani
Co-Producer
Fardin Khalatbari
Music
Alireza Alavian
Sound Design
David Moffat
Sound Recorder
Ali Aryana
Production Manager
Shima Monfared
Editor
Aryan Abbasnia
Reza
Elnaz Zarsazan
Nargess
Morvarid Alinejad
Nassim
Amir Zavosh
Morteza
Navid Edalati Fard
Shahryar
Nima Sadrzadeh
Abbass
Peace In Pain
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