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Armin Nasseri is a Persian-American actor and filmmaker raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He later moved to Southern California to follow his passion for storytelling. Armin studied film production at Los Angeles City College and West Los Angeles College. While still a student, he directed Jump, a short thriller that received acclaim and was screened at the Intercollegiate Film Festival, marking an early achievement in his career. After graduation, Armin gained experience in all areas of film production, working in art directing, set dressing, still photography, craft services, camera, sound, editing, producing, and directing. This broad experience helped him become a versatile and collaborative storyteller with deep respect for every role in filmmaking. Motivated to challenge the limited and often damaging narratives in mainstream media, Armin founded Polar Underworld Productions. Through his award-winning shorts Seeking Valentina and The Carting Call, he has promoted bold, authentic stories that resonate across cultures and identities. Both films featured gender-balanced, inclusive casts and deliberately avoided stereotypes that have historically marginalized underrepresented voices. Armin’s documentary feature debut, George Hobbs: Stick Figure Wisdom, offers an intimate, nuanced portrait of the multifaceted artist George Hobbs. The film has garnered multiple international awards, establishing Armin as a compelling documentary filmmaker. Inspired by the creative process behind Stick Figure Wisdom, he continued exploring LA-based contemporary artists with Alicia Piller: Afterlife of Objects, the second film in his ongoing artist-profile series. This documentary delves into Piller’s large-scale sculptures, which explore themes of history, identity, and social commentary. Alicia Piller: Afterlife of Objects is now complete, providing an immersive look at the artist’s visionary work.
