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Exploring positive stories of the MENA diaspora. Run by an Iranian-American immigrant @yasharnoir in Seattle. Connecting with the world.

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Mahsa Darabi @themoodypersian ruminating on rice.

Join us tomorrow (Friday Aug 8th) for a free screening of her new film, Mahsa: Or The Girl That Ate Her Way Home. A story about a local Iranian-American woman exploring her heritage through food and flavor.

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menaheritagemonth.com taken in Seattle, Washington by @bentfigmedia

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Aaaazizam! Spent some time in the studio with DJ Pyum and the crew. Dancing and vibing to Ed Sheeran's hit song, Azizam. Having a good time. Big shout out to Ilya Salmanzadeh and others for representing the Iranian diaspora in a major way. taken in Pacific Northwest by @bentfigmedia

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Song, dance, food, music, and community all take center stage as we gather to honor Nowruz, a celebration of the new year.

#nowruz #norouz #persian taken in Olympia Capitol Building & Campus by @bentfigmedia

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Wishing everyone a most happy Yalda as we gather with our communities, read poetry, eat pomegranate and watermelon, and share in bounty. by @bentfigmedia

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Fantastic performance of music tonight. @amiri.delaram @earlymusicseattle @blackandtanhall @parham_souri taken in Black & Tan Hall by @bentfigmedia

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This talk examines how Iranian musicians have turned to intercultural collaborations—since the aftermath of the 1979 Revolution and into the present—as a way to connect with the wider world. Through examples from Iran and its diaspora, it explores whether these encounters reflect modernization, inclusiveness, or both, and considers the line between cultural exoticism and genuine artistic exchange.
📍 Event Location
Bellevue College, Building E, Room 129 (E129)
3000 Landerholm Circle SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
🚗 Driving Directions
From I-90 East (from Seattle): Take Exit 11A toward 156th Ave SE / Eastgate Way. Turn left onto SE Eastgate Way, then right on 150th Ave SE. Turn left at SE 28th Street into the main entrance of Bellevue College.

From I-90 West (from Issaquah): Take Exit 11 and follow signs for 156th Ave SE / Eastgate Way. Merge onto SE Eastgate Way, turn right on 150th Ave SE, then left at SE 28th Street into the main entrance.

🅿️ Parking
The closest parking lot to the event venue is Lot 14. Lot 12 and the Parking Garage (5th floor) are also available. taken in Bellevue College by @bentfigmedia

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Just last week I had the opportunity to sit down with Mahsa Darabi and talk chai and film. Mahsa recently premiered her film, Mahsa: Or The Girl That Ate Her Way Home. Join us this Friday, August 8th, for a free screening. It's outdoors and open to the public, at the Rainier Culture Stage in South Seattle. Movie starts at sunset.

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Visit menaheritagemonth.com for more info taken in Seattle, Washington by @bentfigmedia

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Director Spotlight: Hamoun Dolatshahi
This Friday, we’re excited to screen Nothing But the Truth, directed by Hamoun Dolatshahi, a rising voice in Iranian/Kurdish diaspora cinema.

Currently completing his MFA in Directing and Producing at UCLA, Hamoun blends art with advocacy—using film to reflect the complexity of identity, culture, and community. His body of work spans short films, music videos, and TV, including time on the set of the A24/Netflix hit BEEF.

A passionate community organizer, Hamoun’s commitment to immigrant and refugee justice is central to his storytelling. Nothing But the Truth is a humanist reflection of belonging, truth, and cultural navigation.

🎥 Join us Friday to witness his work and celebrate films that move beyond the screen. taken in Beer Sheva Park by @bentfigmedia

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Director Spotlight: Mohammed Almughanni

This Friday, we’re honored to screen “An Orange from Yaffa”, a powerful film by Gaza-born director and screenwriter Mohammed Almughanni.

Born in 1994 from Gaza and now based in Poland, Almughanni’s work boldly confronts themes of racial justice and the human cost of war. A graduate of the prestigious Łódź Film School, his storytelling has earned international acclaim at IDFA (2023), Ji.hlava (2020), and Clermont-Ferrand (2024).

An Orange from Yaffa is more than a film; it’s a testament to resilience, identity, and the voices often unheard.

Join us Friday for this unforgettable screening and a celebration of bold, urgent cinema. taken in Beer Sheva Park by @bentfigmedia

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THIS FRIDAY! Our Summer Movie Festival returns with another powerful lineup curated by @seattle_arab_film_festival!

Our second round of films include:
- The Laughing Woo Woo
- An Orange from Yaffa
- Nothing But The Truth
- Sanki Yoxsan

Thank you once again to our friends at @menaheritagemonth, @seattleparksandrec, and @seattleparksfoundation for helping make this year’s programming a success! We have some special surprises as we wind down this year’s Summer Movie Festival. You don’t want to miss it!

‼️IMPORTANT NOTE: We’ve adjusted our start time to align with later sunsets and decrease waiting times. Films will start once the sun has set OR when our projector screen becomes visible whichever is sooner.

Be sure to arrive early to lay out your blankets, jam out to some pre show music, and hear from the people who make this happen. Who knows? Maybe a very special character might join us to speak before the screening?👀

Which film are you excited to see the most?

📅 Friday, July 25th, 2025
⏰ 7 PM - ~10:00 PM
📍 Be’er Sheva Park, Rainier Beach taken in Beer Sheva Park by @bentfigmedia

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Meet our performer

Justice is a local Seattle DJ, and she is happy to be able to support such a wonderful event with such a great cause behind it.

Golrizan Fundraiser
Saturday July 19th
Link in bio taken in Seattle, Washington by @bentfigmedia

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Meet Our Performer.

“The Id”
Drag King

I’m an Amatuer Drag Performer based in Washington! I’ve always been drawn to the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and find myself fasinated by what we consider “primal.” Join me as we explore themes of instinct, monsterousness, and desire!

Golrizan Fundraiser
Saturday, July 19th
Link in bio. taken in Seattle, Washington by @bentfigmedia

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