Massy Tadjedin

Massy Tadjedin is an Iranian-American screenwriter and director.

Biography

Tadjedin was born in Tehran and grew up in Orange [County, California], and studied English literature at Harvard University.
Her movie credits include Leo and The Jacket.
Tadjedin's directorial debut is Last Night, which stars Keira Knightley and Eva Mendes, and was released in the United States on May 6, 2011.
In 2012, Tadjedin was commissioned by Miu Miu to make a short film as part of their series Women’s Tales. "It's Getting Late" premiered at the 69th [Venice International Film Festival].
Tadjedin is married to Babak Fardin, an Iranian American ophthalmologist, whom she met at Harvard. Tadjedin lives in Los Angeles.

The Jacket