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artistic practice, and design shop of Ali Godil.
the world of formless and form.
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
artistic practice, and design shop of Ali Godil.
the world of formless and form.
When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
Adobe Foundation
Americanistan is the debut short film from Artist, Designer, and Director, Ali Godil. This is a true story about his parents getting an arranged marriage, moving to the US and going on their first date. With this film he wanted to increase the aperture of what it means to be "American". Juxtaposing the American dream from abroad versus the American reality while living here. When faced with such great sacrifice and courage as moving to another country and giving your life to a stranger, what do you choose to hold onto or give up?
It follows a rich girl from Pakistan must adjust to lower class American life after getting an arranged marriage. After leaving her family, Iman sacrifices everything by coming to America.
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Brooklyn Film Festival
Oregon Short Film Festival (Best Director)
Tasveer Film Festival
Cine/Seen Film Festival
Jamyat Film Festival
She is forced to confront new expectations from her husband, Salim, and struggle with the roles and dynamics of what life is really like in the land of opportunity versus the fantasy in her head.Shot on location in Portland, Oregon.
WRITER & DIRECTOR
Ali Godil
PRODUCER
Fran Bittakis
ACTRESS
Esha More
ACTOR
Ricki Bhullar
DP
Chris Buchal
GAFFER
Logan Reynolds
1ST AC
Hayden Spencer
HMU
Stormy Brady
Alaina Armstrong
SOUND MIXER
Betty Alcaraz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Mohammad Gorjestani
EDITOR
Ashley Rodholm
2nd AC
Miguel Acuna
PA
Roisin Connolly
Marshall Peak
Seemab Hussaini
Saren Oliver
SOUND DESIGN
Chris Konovaliv
COLOR
Mark Sanna
COLOR PRODUCER
Will Mok
Laura Noonan
TITLE DESIGN
Enric Perez
Ali Godil
ASSOCIATE PRODUCER
Genevieve Diaz
Creative Concept
Creative Direction
Screenplay
Film Production
Americanistan is the debut short film from Artist, Designer, and Director, Ali Godil. This is a true story about his parents getting an arranged marriage, moving to the US and going on their first date.
