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Coming Out of Depression

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Improv by Actor: Katie Chonacas - https://www.chonacas.com/links/ DP Scott Sprague - www.scottspraguephotography.com Sound Design: Zach Hahn -  https://audio.expert/ Shot at: Evolve Studios - https://evolvestudioferndale.com/ 22750 Woodward Avenue B-1, Ferndale, Michigan 48203, United States

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Featuring Independent Musical Artists 2025

Thank you for joing me on She's All Over the Place!  This is a wrap for season 6, WOW 40 episodes~

Here are the featured international musical artists: be sure to connect and follow them!

1. KDAV News: Camille Hyde

music.apple.com/us/album/camille-hyde/1795083208?i=1795083211&ls

open.spotify.com/track/2TeEXZxEqvPHYM4Q00HJ3A?si=OLvi3lDCSM6k3p-MsCOsTA&context=spotify:track:2TeEXZxEqvPHYM4Q00HJ3A

  2. NOTNITO - Manifest

YouTube: music.youtube.com/search?q=NotNito+anifest

Spotify: open.spotify.com/track/63qIkmuxq7Owf0uhKaG9JY?si=15532bb623dc4e40

open.spotify.com/artist/08mE2ZWouHtF7ODk0fyGZ2?si=g2RjqKkhQg2YwMEuKpRSFg 

  3. Mr. SKI - Key West Stole My Soul

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575571701373

  4. WhoSane$94 - Party Down Mix 

https://www.instagram.com/i94Whosane/

  5. Raliegh Moore - Strength To Fight

open.spotify.com/track/0pNhnLD2kzbancvicMUEJI?si=85ffa0c8c22e495f

  6. Quettason - Bevie Dowie

Quettason - Bevie Dowie

Quettason - Bevie Dowie [Official Lyric Video]

open.spotify.com/artist/5GtoumJd6DShaUnP9bLBF4

  7. Saint Kyriaki - Humility

https://www.chonacas.com/poetry/

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Gunslingers Film Starring Nicolas Cage with Filmmaker Brain Skiba

When the most wanted man in America surfaces in a small Kentucky town, his violent history ― and a bloodthirsty mob seeking vengeance and a king’s ransom ― soon follow. As brothers face off against one another and bullets tear the town to shreds, this lightning-fast gunslinger makes his enemies pay the ultimate price for their greed. Academy Award® winner Nicolas Cage, Stephen Dorff, and Heather Graham star in this action-packed Western-thriller about true justice in the Wild West.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT - BRIAN SKIBA

The Western genre has always carried a timeless allure—tales of justice, revenge, and survival in the face of lawlessness. With Gunslingers, I wanted to create a film that not only honors the great Westerns that came before but also brings something fresh and bold to the table. This film is about outlaws, redemption, and the harsh reality of a world where the line between good and evil is razor-thin.

Bringing Gunslingers to life has been a journey of passion and perseverance, a two-year odyssey filled with challenges and triumphs. At its core, this is a story about a wanted man who stumbles upon a hidden town—a sanctuary for criminals—only to realize that salvation comes at a cost. When a relentless posse arrives to collect on the town’s entire population, the stage is set for an explosive battle where survival is the only currency that matters.

With an extraordinary cast led by Stephen Dorff, Heather Graham, and Nicolas Cage, we’ve crafted a world that feels gritty, raw, and authentically Western. Their performances bring depth and intensity to the story, breathing life into characters who exist in a world where justice is often a matter of who draws first. None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of Grindstone executive Barry Brooker and my producing partner/star, Laurie Love, whose dedication helped shape this film into what it is today.

Gunslingers is more than just a Western—it’s a film about the choices we make when the odds are against us. It’s a tribute to the spirit of those who refuse to back down, who fight for their survival, no matter the cost. For fans of the genre, this is a must-watch, and I can’t wait for audiences to experience the world we’ve built.

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Practice Yoga for a Lifetime with Stacy McCarthy

Stacy McCarthy is a world-renowned yoga and wellness expert, captivating speaker, and respected educator. Since 1991, she has positively transformed the lives of clients worldwide, teaching them how to have a balanced body, a peaceful mind, and a soaring spirit.

To Learn More:

https://yoganamastacy.com/

https://www.instagram.com/yoga_namastacy/

https://www.yoganamastacy.com/join-the-tribe/

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Neuroscientist Doctor Kamran Fallahpour

Kamran Fallahpour, Ph.D — Clinical Psychologist, Director of BRC

We dive into Brain Mapping- Quantitative EEG adhd (QEEG), ADHD, Epilepsy, Absent Seizures and more.  Tune in and share!

Dr. Fallahpour is a licensed clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and brain-computer interface (BCI) expert with over 25 years of experience in clinical and research applications of neurophysiology, health psychology, and brain health. He is the founder and director of Brain Resource Center, where he has helped thousands of patients attain optimal brain health.  His approach integrates cutting-edge research from health psychology and neuroscience to develop personalized and integrated treatments for a diverse range of psychological and neuropsychological disorders.   Specializing in neurotechnology, applied neuroscience, neuromodulation techniques, and brain mapping, Dr. Fallahpour helps clients enhance self-regulation, improve mood, and elevate cognitive performance.

Dr. Fallahpour’s research has been featured in prestigious publications like the American Association of Psychiatry, Archives of Clinical Psychopathology, and Oxford Journals. He was involved in international trials seeking to identify biomarkers in depression and ADHD, contributing significantly to one of the largest databases of brain, cognitive, and genomic data across mental disorders.

Dr. Fallahpour is currently affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai as a Clinical Instructor in Psychiatry and formerly affiliated with Columbia University College of Surgeons as an Instructor in Clinical Psychology at Roosevelt Hospital Center Department of Psychiatry.

Learn more: https://www.brainresourcecenter.com/psychologist-nyc

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Voiceover Atlanta Conference

More than twice the size of any other conference, VO Atlanta offers more opportunities to connect with agents, casting directors, managers, leading voice actors and celebrities, and network with your fellow talent than you'll find anywhere else. Join me, Lynn Norris, and Jessica Mathison share valuable information on being a voiceover professional. 

    VO Atlanta: www.voatlanta.me

www.facebook.com/voatlanta

  Lynn: www.voicedbylynn.com

www.instagram.com/norrislynn

https://www.tiktok.com/@wigwednesday

www.linkedin.com/in/voicedbylynn

  Jessica:  www.jessicamathison.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicalmathison/ https://www.facebook.com/jessica.l.mathison https://www.instagram.com/jessicamathison_vo/ https://x.com/Jessi_Mathison https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicamathison_vo

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Psychedelic Artist Chris Dyer

Chris Dyer is a soul with good intentions for his self and humanity. He is a soul on a quest for a higher frequency of consciousnesses, through natural life experiences and practices. He is open to be a medium of the Great Spirit, who attempts to let go of the complications of his ego-mind and be of service to the evolving collective. A student of life in gratitude for all the human experiences given to him.

Chris Dyer grew up in Lima, Peru till age 17, where he was involved in 80’s skateboarding, 90’s surfing and street gang destructive activities. He eventually moved to Canada to study art for 8 years in different colleges. He ended living in the beautiful french city of Montreal for a couple of decades, but recently relocated to Saint Petersburg, Florida!

Chris also spends lots of time on the road, making and spreading his art worldwide! By now he has been able to reach over 44 different countries, which has given him a chance to learn much from a variety of cultures. These powerful experiences has influenced his eclectic artistic style, which fuses these many cultures into a spiritual oneness. This diverse Unity of his work can appeal to all, yet is owned by none.

Learn More and follow Chris on all socials: https://positivecreations.ca/about/bio/

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Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison with Filmmaker Jeff Finn

Greetings from Thailand! 

Z-Machine’s exciting independent 3-part docuseries, “Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison. ” The first of its kind documystery series clocks in at a total of 3.5-hours (each episode is just over an hour in length) and will make its global TVOD/Digital release on January 13, 2025, following Morrison’s 81st birthday, available on all the major platforms of Amazon Prime Video, AppleTV, Google Play, and YouTube TV.

A dozen years in the making, Before the End’s cryptic tagline encapsulates its investigative approach: “One Man. Countless Myths. And in between lies the truth.” Z-Machine founder, Jeff Finn’s extraordinary detail work breaks the decades-long hermetic seal on the traumatic formative years that forged a brief hellacious life, through Morrison’s controversial career as lead singer of the legendary 1960s rock band, The Doors, to his reported 1971 death by “heart failure” in Paris at age 27. Morrison’s ostensible demise, technically an unsolved cold case, formed its own rabbit hole of reasonable doubt, which inspired Finn to consult with private investigators and forensic analysts.

Before the End transcends “rock doc” in the same sense that Jim Morrison was more than a rock star. Featuring unprecedented content, from shocking corroboration about Morrison’s early life to harrowing revelations about his stardom, and fresh evidence that contradicts his professed death, Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison is proudly unauthorized because it “seeks the unvarnished truth.” The documystery reverse-engineers long-controlled narratives while it explores the notion of Morrison the nonconformist as neurodivergent, and deconstructs - through on-camera interviews with family, friends, lovers, classmates, and associates – key distinctions between Jim Morrison, “rock god,” and James Douglas Morrison, an introverted outsider.

Read more on David's Guide: https://davidsguide.com/jim-morrison-the-untold-story-of-a-rock-legend-and-the-search-for-truth-behind-the-myths/

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Artist Residence Brighton United Kingdom

I had the most charming experience at the Artist Residence in Brighton, England! 

Tune into this episode to hear all about this cosy fantastic place to stay.  Trust me, you will never want to leave!

Also read more and see some fotos on David's Guide:

https://davidsguide.com/a-creative-haven-at-artist-residence-brighton/

Artist Residence - six locations in the UK!

https://www.artistresidence.co.uk/brighton

https://www.facebook.com/artistresidence/

https://www.instagram.com/artistresidence/

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Irene Resort Koh Lipe in Thailand

I fell into bliss at the Irene Resort in Thailand with my dear friend, Golden Globe Award Winning Actor, Nathalie Rapti Gomez

https://www.instagram.com/nathalieraptigomez/?hl=en

See the vibes on David's Guide:

https://davidsguide.com/a-blissful-escape-at-irene-resort-koh-lipe-thailand/

Learn more at: https://www.ireneresort.com/

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Special thanks to the Irene Resort team and staff for this wonderful collaboration. 

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Castaway Resort Koh Lipe Island in Thailand

Guess where I am!? 

My dear friend and Golden Globe Winning Actor, Nathalie Rapti Gomez, joins me on the podcast today and we share our fabulous experience at Castaway Resort on the island of Koh Lipe.

  Nathalie Rapti Gomez - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2590636/

https://www.instagram.com/nathalieraptigomez/?hl=en

  This episode is in collaboration with Castaway Resort:  https://kohlipe.castaway-resorts.com/

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Torfoot Entertainment Group on Making Films and Casting Actors

TORFOOT ENTERTAINMENT GROUP MOUNTS MAGNIFICENT CLASSIC HORROR THE YETI WITH NEW SLATE OF FILMS (Los Angeles, CA) Torfoot Entertainment Group (TEG) an award-winning film, television and digital content production company, founded by filmmaker Johnathan Brownlee (THREE DAYS IN AUGUST, PUPPETMASTER, THE STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK and DECODING ANNIE PARKER), and Emmy award-winning producer/casting director Ross Meyerson  (DAMAGES, NURSE JACKIE, RESCUE ME,  currently working on DEXTER: RESURRECTION); with footprints in LA, NYC, Dallas and Toronto, launches a vast film slate this fall with the first of their incredibly diverse slate of films to be the wickedly delicious horror film THE YETI, with actor Jim Cummings (THUNDER ROAD, LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY), headed into production this winter in New York with Radiant Films selling internationally and a North American set to announce later this year. Tackling the most elite of monsters, indie giant Torfoot Entertainment Group enters the world of epic creatures like Kong and Godzilla in the footsteps of creative pioneers like Toho Studios.  

Taking inspiration and influences from classic creature features, THE YETI is a pure genre film,  delivering thrilling action with copious amounts of blood and gore. It harnesses the environmental ruggedness of the Arctic and the bloody carnage of a giant monster slaughtering its human prey. Shooting on anamorphic lenses, in full-color widescreen, laying bare the polar Arctic in all its beauty and terrifying rawness. Following a cinematic language that will feel like the crystalline bedrock of those majestic natural tableaus of films like THE REVENANT and INTO THE WILD.

THE YETI is co-written and co-directed by Emmy award winner Gene Gallerano (THE FIRST WAVE, AMERICAN SYMPHONY, National Geographic’s PHOTOGRAPHER), and William Pisciotta (THUNDER ROAD, BEAST BEAST). THE YETI Creature Design is spearhead by the innovative team of industry titans Wayne Anderson & Ali Gordon  (THE PREDATOR, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, STRANGER THINGS, GHOSTBUSTERS, IT, THE NUN, HELLRAISER, THE TOMORROW WAR, AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER)

THE YETI is a Torfoot Entertainment Group production (repped by Brillstein), and the team is led by producers Johnathan Brownlee (STANDOFF AT SPARROW CREEK, PUPPETMASTER, DECODING ANNIE PARKER) and Ross Meyerson (DEXTER: RESURRECTION, FALLOUT, THE EQUALIZER) with SFX/Creature Design by Wayne Anderson and Ali Gordon (THE PREDATOR, JURASSIC WORLD: FALLEN KINGDOM, STRANGER THINGS, THE NUN, HELLRAISER), Stunt Coordinator/Second Unit Director: Freddie Poole (BIKERIDERS, TULSA KING, THE SAMARITAN), Production Designer Frank Coppola (CABRINI, NIGHTMARE ALLEY, PARANORMAL ACTIVITY, A QUIET PLACE II.)

Oil tycoon, Merriell Sunday Sr. and renowned adventurer, Hollis Bannister have disappeared without a trace. Their last known location is northern Alaska. Ellie Bannister and Merriell Sunday Jr., set out to search for their missing fathers and the truth behind what made them vanish! As the rescue team heads deeper into the heart of this frozen landscape, danger mounts. Something has taken notice of their trespassing expedition…and that prehistoric something is now stalking them... hunting them... THE YETI

This is one of the first projects for the newly formed Torfoot Entertainment Group, a privately financed production company whose model is based on culturing quality content and bringing together creators and financiers, smartly accessing local filming incentives and putting local production teams to work.

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Read more about Torfoot Entertainment Group on David's Guide: https://davidsguide.com/torfoot-entertainment-group-mounts-magnificent-classic-horror-the-yeti-with-new-slate-of-films/ 

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Michelle Satter to Be Honored at 2025 Sundance Film Festival Gala Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV

November 22, 2024, Park City, UT — The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced details for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival’s gala fundraiser, Celebrating Sundance Institute Presented by Google TV, which will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah. The event will be an evening in celebration of Michelle Satter, Founding Senior Director of Artist Programs at Sundance Institute, for her longstanding commitment to nurturing artists and cultivating independent film through the Sundance Labs, where visionary artists convene to develop groundbreaking projects through an in-depth creative process, for the past four decades. The annual Vanguard Awards Presented by Acura will be awarded during the evening to Sean Wang, writer and director of Dìdi (弟弟), and Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, co-directors of Sugarcane, who premiered their films at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

The annual gala enables the nonprofit to raise funds to support independent artists year-round through labs, grants, and public programming that nurture artists from all over the world. The 2025 event is made possible with the generous support of Google TV. The Festival will take place from January 23–February 2, 2025, in person in Park City and Salt Lake City, Utah, with a selection of titles available online from January 30–February 2, 2025 for audiences across the country to discover bold independent storytelling.

Starting in 1981, Michelle Satter worked alongside Robert Redford who founded the Sundance Institute. Together with a committed team of leaders and collaborators, they developed impactful ways of mentoring emerging independent storytellers in a creative, rigorous, and safe space which launched with the annual June Filmmakers Lab. Satter has acted as an influential mentor to generations of award-winning filmmakers, including Quentin Tarantino, Chloé Zhao, Dee Rees, John Cameron Mitchell, Paul Thomas Anderson, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Ryan Coogler, Miranda July, Kimberly Peirce, Darren Aronofsky, Sterlin Harjo, Taika Waititi, and many more. Over the years, Satter has built the Episodic Program, Producers Program, the Institute’s global initiatives and oversees the Indigenous, Catalyst, and Documentary Film Programs. She also founded Sundance Collab — a global digital platform for storytelling, learning, and community, open to creators everywhere. Over the years, Satter’s contributions to film and advocacy have been recognized with numerous awards including the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, an Oscar presented at the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Science’s 2024 Governors Awards, the Women in Film Business Leadership Award, and the ACLU Bill of Rights Award.

“For over four decades Michelle has been devoted to truly championing independent storytellers,” said Amanda Kelso, Acting CEO of Sundance Institute. “She has encouraged artists to own their voice, learn their craft, become fierce leaders, and develop their resilience in our changing ecosystem. Her life-long commitment to supporting artists, especially in underrepresented communities, has helped produce some of the most bold and distinctive films that have engaged audiences globally and sustained their visionary work throughout their career. In addition this year, we are thrilled to recognize Sean Wang, Julian Brave NoiseCat, and Emily Kassie — inspiring filmmakers that represent the next generation of independent storytelling, who have each been supported by the Institute. We look forward to our guests joining us at the Celebrating Sundance Institute gala, allowing us to continue our nonprofit efforts of launching, transforming, and sustaining the work of artists and their immeasurable impact on the world.”

For more information about tables and tickets, please visit sundance.org/gala or contact benefitevent@sundance.org

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The Hug XYZ Featured Artists

The Hug is a social marketplace for a new generation of artists to sell digital and physical goods. HUG also connects artists with the collectors who love them, while providing accessible education to introduce them to the world of NFTs and blockchain technology.

Founded by Randi Zuckerberg and Debbie Soon, Hug is a global community for artists and art lovers to connect with one-of-a-kind opportunities and with each other.

Learn more: https://thehug.xyz/

  Featured Artists: Caludia Tong, Sarah Courtney, Mind Soul Mediations, Muriel Lherm, JessH

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Stress Management and How to Deal

Lolita Guarin, not just a four-time best-selling author and speaker but also a stress management expert who turned her battle scars from childhood trauma and a relentless pursuit of the American dream into a badge of honor. After hitting rock bottom with a stress-induced burnout that led her straight to the ER, she decided against the medication route and opted for a holistic healing journey through meditation, yoga, and natural remedies.

This wasn't merely a path to personal healing; it became a comprehensive exploration into the essence of stress, fueled by extensive research, workshops, and self-practice. The cornerstone of her breakthrough was learning to rewrite the narrative around stress, which birthed the CALM Method—a robust, all-encompassing toolkit designed not only for those grappling with workplace burnout but for anyone facing life’s stressful challenges.

Having navigated the stormy seas of childhood trauma and professional burnout, she's dedicated herself to empowering others to rise above their circumstances. Today, she share her wealth of knowledge and strategies through seminars, keynotes, and online programs, offering a warm, empathetic approach to overcoming stress and burnout. She specializes in helping those engulfed by the flames of burnout to rediscover their spark, guiding them through tailored strategies that foster resilience, enhance well-being, and promote sustainable work-life harmony. If you're ready to transform burnout into a source of strength and thrive in the face of adversity, join me on this transformative journey to reclaim your peace and unlock your full potential.

4-time Bestselling Author: As a 4-time bestselling author, she love's sharing stories and insights that really hit home. Her books are all about giving you the tools to manage stress and tackle life's ups and downs with a bit more grace.

- Stress Management for Adult Children of Alcoholics: How to Manage Everyday Life Without Being Overcome by Childhood Trauma

- Crush Stress While You Work: Tips and Tricks To Stay Energized, Organized and Happy in Your Work Environment

- The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care: 25 Tools for Goddesses

- Miss-Adventures Guide to Ultimate Empowerment for Women 

Learn more: https://www.beamazingyou.com/

Todays featured musical artists:

  1. N-E-W-S” by Kdav

open.spotify.com/artist/1nRQYkLvv0gvGMVklSzun4?si=K0dfgn3hRy6wQGLX5q99Mg

music.apple.com/us/artist/kdav/898123989

2. Numbers by Producer Quettason

open.spotify.com/track/4S7oxstGRhDZFRvUWbsB0R?si=1789704b7c414763

youtube.com/watch?v=VrIYh8y9Co4

music.apple.com/us/album/numbers-single/1730570675

3. Fierce and Free 2024 - Christopher Costello

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KAOS TV Show on Netflix with actor Shila Ommi

Iranian/American actress & filmmaker Shila Ommi (Disney & Pixar ELEM ENTAL, Apple TV+  “Tehran,” “Little America,” “Charlie Wilson’s War”), discussing her work at Pas in Netflix hot new binge-worthy series KAOS (starring Jeff Goldbloom and Janet McTeer). In the intriguing world of KAOS, it’s the pantheon of gods versus humans with Zeus at the top of the mythological food chain as the cruel and stylish ruler of the gods, a position he has enjoyed for some time. Then one day he discovers the unthinkable: a wrinkle on his forehead. Paranoia builds, leading the supreme deity down a dangerous and unstable path. All-powerful Zeus is convinced his fall is nigh and sees omens of doom everywhere. 

Recently audiences saw Shila as Cinder Lumen Firetown’s resident matchmaker in Disney & Pixar ELEM ENTAL, utilizing her natural gift that allows her to smell true love in a Fire person’s smoke, whether they know it or not. She boasts numerous matches throughout her tenure—she’s proud of her track record—but this brusque, no-nonsense and traditional mom has yet to find a match for her daughter.  Elsewhere audiences can see Shila Ommi on the Apple TV+ espionage thriller, “Tehran.” Shila Ommi is one of the returning co-stars of Apple TV+,  espionage thriller, “Tehran,” now streaming season two now on Apple TV+.  Ommi portrays the character of Nahid Kamali, the wife of Shaun Toub’s character Faraz Kamali (a skilled investigator with the Revolutionary Guards), and she also shared the screen with the iconic Glenn Close, and in season two. The heart-pounding “Tehran,” which has earned the comparison in the media already of “24” meets “The Americans,” is must-watch TV at its finest.

Shila Ommi is an American/ actress, born in Tehran, and has lived in Los Angeles since the onslaught of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.  Her mother was a poet and her father was a philanthropist, real estate mogul, and the founder and CEO of Iran’s largest construction company, Vima Co.  At an early age, Ommi witnessed the wrath of the Islamic regime. Ommi’s father was also on their hit list, but her family had the chance to flee the country, leaving behind their wealth and all their belongings to begin a new life in the United States. Today, Shila Ommi is a prominent actress in the Iranian communities in diaspora.  For over a decade, she toured the globe as the lead actress and co-artistic director of Workshop 79, a theatre company spearheaded by acclaimed Iranian playwright/director/actor Houshang Touzie (“A Simple Wedding,” “Argo”). The founder of the LA-based theater group, Turquoise Heart Productions,  Ommi uses theater art as a form of healing and activism, writes, directs, and acts in theatre pieces that share the Iranian experience with American audiences, and the exile experience with Iranians abroad. She is recently directed a play commissioned by the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health.

Ommi portrays the character Nahid, in the acclaimed espionage thriller, “Tehran,” with seasons 1 & 2 streaming now on Apple TV+ . She portrayed the character of Yasmin in the Apple TV+ anthology series “Little America” co-starring with Shaun Toub (who is also her screen husband in “Tehran”).  Ommi is also a voice-over artist and performs regularly in animated films and web series.  She is the voice of all the characters, male and female in a cartoon series called “NOPM: Special Forces” which was commissioned by the Boromand Foundation, a human rights organization focused on Iran’s human rights violations. She is narrating a video about deforestation, and a film about Iran… both coming out by the end of this year.

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