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We strive to develop thought provoking films that resonate internationally.
Happy, Pappy? OUT NOW! ⬇️

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For almost two years I’ve been working on something I can FINALLY talk about.

When @1844studios pitched me the idea of a new television series for kids and asked me to executive produce, my thoughts went in rapid fire order:

“I have never done anything like this in my life.” to

“There are so many kids shows out there. How is this different?” to

“...This concept is exactly what I would have dreamed up myself!”

This is a children’s show unlike anything out there right now.

Rooted in real child development. Rooted in value-driven parenting. Built not just to entertain, but to help young children become kinder, more thoughtful, and more in tune with themselves. And built to give parents the language and the confidence to bring those conversations home.

Made for kids 2 to 5. Coming late summer/fall.

As executive producer and talent, I’m not just in parts of the show alongside some very special guests. I consult on all the scripting to make sure every single episode is developmentally grounded, not overstimulating, and fun.

The characters, the stories, the team behind it... I cannot wait to share all of it.

If you have been around here—you know when I believe in something—I GO ALL. IN. And this show? This is everything to me

Your little one is going to FALL IN LOVE. And honestly? So will you. 🐾

Keep following along. Helping write it, be in it, consulting on every detail, this project has been one of the greatest things I have ever been part of. I promise it will be worth the wait.

Please SHARE AND drop a ❤️ if you’re ready to tune in!

And yes the hearts all over are keeping our adorable characters secret until our official launch! by @1844studios

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5 months ago

A hidden world. A powerful story. A one-time screening.

See The Forbidden University at NorthwestFest — a visually striking documentary about courage, learning, and resilience.

📍 Metro Cinema, Edmonton
🗓 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 2:30 PM MT

🎟 Tickets: LINK IN BIO

#albertafilm #keepalbertarolling #indiefilm #womeninfilm

Participants Not Tagged:
Tolou Golkarseisany
Bonnie Thompson taken in Edmonton, Alberta by @1844studios

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“What is your crime?”

“I teach psychology.”

— @shakibnasrullah, The Forbidden University

For Shakib, the pursuit of education came at an unimaginable personal cost.

“I prepared myself for it, but it felt lonely there.”

Reflecting on solitary confinement and the uncertainty surrounding BIHE, Shakib shares the emotional toll of having his freedom threatened for teaching.

“The regime intended to shut down the university. We feel that all our hopes are lost.”

His testimony is a reminder of the courage and resilience it takes to pursue knowledge when the right to education is under threat.

🎬 Watch @theforbiddenuniversityfilm and discover the people behind the fight for education.

Photo Credit — @moeinhabibiii

#TheForbiddenUniversity #1844Studios #BIHE #educationisaright #humansrights taken in Canada by @1844studios

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🎬✨ TORONTO RED CARPET
SCREENING — TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

@theforbiddenuniversityfilm is coming to @rhcentre Hill for a special screening on November 26, 2026!

Join us for an evening celebrating a powerful documentary about education, resilience, and the fight for the fundamental right to learn.

📅 Thursday, November 26, 2026
📍 Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
🎟️ Tickets are now available!

Gather your friends, invite your family, and experience The Forbidden University together on the big screen.

🎟️ Get your tickets now — link in bio!

#TheForbiddenUniversity #1844Studios #RedCarpetScreening #EducationIsARight by @1844studios

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Participant Spotlight

“Each time it (the raids) happen, it's horrible. Each time that hopes are crushed. It's like a horror movie. You expected something horrible and you bought the ticket and you would expect to be horrified. But you always jump.”

— @nnasheri, The Forbidden University

For students and faculty at the Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education (BIHE), the pursuit of education came with the constant fear of raids, uncertainty, and shattered hopes.

In The Forbidden University, Neda shares the emotional reality of living through these repeated experiences and the lasting impact they leave behind.

Education is a fundamental right. No one should have to live in fear for pursuing it.

🎬 Discover @theforbiddenuniversityfilm and learn the stories behind the fight for education.

Photo Credit — @moeinhabibiii

#TheForbiddenUniversity #1844Studios #BIHE #EducationIsARight #DocumentaryFilm taken in Canada by @1844studios

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🎬 THE FORBIDDEN UNIVERSITY — Featurette

What does it take to bring The Forbidden University to the screen?

From visual effects to production design, cinematography, costumes, sound, music, and powerful performances, this featurette takes you behind the scenes of the filmmaking process and the talented people who brought this story to life.

Meet the creative team behind the film:

@nauzaninknight — Writer & Director / Producer
@mitra.knight — Producer
@habibzargarpour — Executive Producer / Virtual Production & Visual Effects Supervisor
@dr.setareh_samandari — Executive Producer / Virtual Production & Visual Effects Supervisor
@cgcinematography — Director of Photography
@hyrak — Production Designer
@cherie.howard — Costume Designer
@someindiefilmmaker — Virtual Technician
@rouzbehtebyanian — Composer
@maryam_zunuzi — Vocals (Chant)
Bonnie Thompson — Executive Producer
@nedaarmian — Executive Producer
@fordbowers — Executive Producer

Featuring performances by:

@avamariasafai as Tolou
@thebeheshti as Shakib
@parhamrownaghi as Iqan
@sepideh.yadegar as Neda
@itzazizi as Interrogator 1
Mansour Taeed as Biology Professor

🎥 Go behind the scenes, discover the story, and experience @theforbiddenuniversityfilm for yourself.

Watch the featurette, then seek out the full documentary. Share this story with someone who believes education is a fundamental right.

The Forbidden University — a story of education, resilience, and the determination to learn against the odds.

#1844Studios #DocumentaryFilm #BIHE #BehindTheScenes #Filmmaking taken in Canada by @1844studios

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🌻 The Happy Pappy Website Is Here!

The world of @happypappykids is now online! 💛

Visit the official Happy Pappy website to meet Happy and his farmyard friends, explore the series, discover new episodes, and follow along on their adventures filled with friendship, kindness, honesty, and learning. 🐶

🎬 Watch the latest episodes
🐾 Meet the characters
🌟 Explore the world of Happy Pappy
📺 Stay up to date with new adventures

👉 Visit the website and join Happy on his next adventure!

We’re so excited to officially welcome you to the world of Happy Pappy. ❤️

#HappyPappyKids #KidsCartoons #EducationalKidsContent #KidsAnimation #1844Studios taken in Canada by @1844studios

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Every Happy Pappy adventure starts with the voices that bring these characters to life! 💛 From playful moments to heartfelt lessons, our incredible voice cast brings personality, warmth, and energy to the series.

🎙️ Meet the @happypappykids Voice Cast:

Happy — Govind Pillai / @naughtyboyzdogtraining
Pappy — @kenotainm_
Grandma June — @laura.friedmann
Rico — @nauzaninknight
Narrator — Garnet Renner
Mayor — @mofillionaire_
Keener — @priscillathecherry
Hopper — @naseemnaderi
Cha Cha — @lailabluee
Rumba — @sterlingsjokes
Zara — @maryam_zunuzi
Bah Bah — Katia Tonkin
Mariah — @amandalgendron
Austin — @gerardojramos
Spot — @cindyriverscomedy

A huge thank you to every voice artist for helping make the world of Happy Pappy come alive!

These behind-the-scenes moments are just a glimpse of the people and creativity behind the series. We can’t wait for you to hear them in action! 🎬

#happypappykids #voiceactors #kidscartoons #EducationalKidsContent #1884studios by @1844studios

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14 days ago

TRUSTED TO SERVE — NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY ON @appletv!

What happens when white supremacy and extremism find a place within the Canadian military?

#TrustedToServe is an investigative #documentary that exposes the troubling presence of white supremacy, #racism and xenophobia within the Canadian Armed Forces. Drawing on classified and unclassified reports, alongside candid interviews with current and former military personnel, the film asks difficult questions about institutional culture, accountability and what it means to serve in a diverse Canada.

Directed by @nauzaninknight, Trusted to Serve examines the culture of #xenophobia and racism within the military and asks whether this culture is sustainable in the 21st century.

🍎 Watch the trailer, then watch the full documentary on Apple TV - Link in Bio!

Please share and help us get the film in front of more viewers.

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An @1844studios Production

Directed by @nauzaninknight

Produced by @mitra.knight, Nauzanin Knight

Executive Producer: Mitra Knight

Director of Photography: @cgcinematography

Editor: @aliciadanielle44

Music by: @arlen.makes.music

Sound Design: @guerrillasoundcanada

Visual Effects Supervisor: @lescudero.wav

First Assistant Director: @fami_biji

Hair and Makeup: Karen White

Distributed by: Robin Smith

Special Thanks To
Bonnie Thompson, Sheena Rossiter, @andyknight409

Made with Support from
Department of National Defence
@canada.council for the Arts
@youralberta
@yegarts
@favacommunity taken in Canada by @1844studios

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🎙️✨ Behind the scenes in Los Angeles!

Director @nauzaninknight recently joined INSPIRED with Sophia Zamani (@bahaiinspired) for a conversation about faith, creativity, and the ideas that inspire us.

It was wonderful to be on set with Sophia Zamani and producer @naysannaraqi. 💜

🎥 Subscribe to the Baha’i Inspired YouTube channel and keep an eye out for our episode coming soon!

We can’t wait to share the conversation with you. ✨

#1844Studios #InspiredWithSophiaZamani #Baha’iInspired #BehindTheScenes #Podcast taken in Los Angeles, California by @1844studios

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🐾 Happy’s Big Day is here!

Happy’s first day on the farm is full of excitement—and a few clumsy mistakes. He learns that being part of a family means being loved just as he is. 💛

🎬 Watch Episode 1 now on YouTube!
👉Link in the bio!

#HappyPappy #pedsdoctalk #KidsCartoons #EducationalKids #kidscontent by @1844studios

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🐾🎬 Meet Happy!

@happypappykids Official Channel Trailer is officially LIVE! 💛

Come meet @happyfromhappypappy and his farmyard friends as they get ready for fun adventures filled with kindness, friendship, honesty, and learning new things. 🌻🐶

🎥 Watch the full trailer on YouTube!

Cast:
@naughtyboyzdogtraining
Sterling Scott
@maryam_zunuzi
Kenotian Matthews
@nauzaninknight
@mofillionaire_
@priscillathecherry
@naseemnaderi
@cindyriverscomedy
@laura.friedmann
Katia Tonkin
@gerardojramos
@amandalgendron
Dr. Mona / @pedsdoctalk

Crew:
@rasoolazargoon - Animator
@arlen.makes.music - Composer
@stewkirkwood - Sound Designer
@hyrak - Production Designer
@cherie.howard - Puppeteer & Wardrobe
@samreid.film - DOP
Karen Wright - Hair and Makeup
@realbrandonknudson - Grip/LX/BCam
Julieann Burghardt - PA
Ry Dizon - PA
@thelaziestkitten - Videography
@cainkuri - Editing/ Website
@everaevirtualsolutions - Social Media
@youralberta

Created with the incredible guidance of Dr. Mona - @pedsdoctalk, a Board-Certified Pediatrician and children’s development consultant. 💛

@mitra.knight — Producer
@nauzaninknight — Writer, Director, Producer & Editor

We can’t wait for you to meet Happy! 🐾❤️

#HappyPappy #HappyPappyKids #KidsCartoons #EducationalKids #kidscontent by @1844studios

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