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FACING FORWARD FOUNDATION is a private, 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit volunteer medical organization providing reconstructive surgery and related services to children born with facial deformities such as severe skull abnormalities, facial clefts, and absence of an ear or nose.200,000 U.S. children are born each year with facial deformities.Over 700 new children come to the UCLA Craniofacial Center each year.Last year, 3 area clinics closed, leaving the UCLA Craniofacial Center the only resource in the area for families.Patients approach the clinic through Facing Forward Foundation from all over the U.S. and all over the world.Many patients are waiting for their surgeries to be sponsored.Website: http://www.facingforward.orgCHECK THIS REVIEW OUT FROM SEPIDEH'S MISS IRAN COMPETITION : http://www.laweekly.com/ink/04/49/a.phpThe life of Sepideh Haftgoli reads like a modern-day fantasy….from her modest upbringing in Oakland, California; to graduating from Law School at 24; competing in the Miss Iran Pageant for the first time in 27 years since the revolution while being one of the finalists to achieve the title of Miss Iran; and becoming an active woman in the arts working with some of the most prolific and successful entertainment figures of our time, which is where she was coined "THE PERSIAN ENCHANTRESS" by a director she worked with. While Sepideh’s story is what many would tell her is only for dreamers, it is one that she has made much of a reality with grace, dignity, beauty and style.Sepideh Haftgoli was born in Emporia, Kansas on October 22nd. Raised into a loving close-knit family, as a child, pursuing entertainment was not an option, even though she would enjoy acting and transforming into another character. Her parents wanted her to practice law or become a doctor. Something Sepideh ended up pursuing, only to revert back to her true love in entertainment. Dancing, reading, shows and music were other favorite pastimes, which she continues to cultivate today.From a very early age, Sepideh garnered honors and merits in school. She concluded her University education on a full scholarship, with an emphasis in Psychology, in 3 years (having graduated 1 year ahead of schedule). She then moved to Los Angeles, California to attend the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts, as she received acceptance from the school after auditioning for admittance. Since it was a summer program, her parents had no hesitation in allowing her to pursue a “side interestâ€. Shortly after, Sepideh was accepted into Southwestern University School of Law to pursue legal studies, on a partial scholarship, with an emphasis in Entertainment Law. Sepideh then obtained her Juris Doctorate degree. But life would take her in a different and exciting direction. Soon after her graduation from Law School, she continued on her path in entertainment, having already worked with some of the most prominent entertainment attorneys in town, she soon received an in demand job working for the President of Creative Artists Agency, Richard Lovett. After gaining much appreciated experience and contacts at such a highly esteemed talent agency, Sepideh knew she wanted to be more on the creative side. Soon after, she found herself starting her own production company, Fade To Light Productions, which she is currently running. As a young producer, director, actress and entrepreneur, Sepideh’s company will primarily focus on feature films in all genres, with an emphasis on screenplays that are non-fiction. Over the next few years, Fade To Light will pursue the development and production of independent feature films.Recently, Sepideh has found herself increasingly interested in humanitarian work, specifically foundations which help children with facial deformities such as the Facing Forward Foundation, New Face Foundation, Little Baby Face Foundation, Craniofacial Foundation of America, Children Solidarity Foundation, etc.In the last year, Sepideh has worked with the veteran director, Jerry Zucker, in his newly found web series www.NationalBanana.com. You can see her in the first and second episode of the soap, which is an Al-Quada spoof, called SANDS OF PASSION. You will also see her in the SELF-ESTEEM CHANNEL spoof she acted in for Mr. Zucker as well, which has not launched yet, but will be coming soon! Sepideh also had a supporting role in the independent film BLUE-AGAIN.Ahead, there lies a whirlwind of projects in the areas of producing, directing and acting. You can read a little more about Fade To Light Productions at www.fadetolight.com (still under construction).HYDRO MUSIC VIDEO FEAT. FYZA NOTE: SEPIDEH IN THE RED DRESS Hydro - Celebrate
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TITLE: SANDS OF PASSION DIRECTOR: JERRY ZUCKER LOGLINE: AL-QUEDA SPOOF WEBSITE: WWW.NATIONALBANANA.COM SANDS OF PASSION EPISODE 1 SANDS OF PASSION EPISODE 2!!
Theodoros Theodorodis and Sepideh in New York for the Tribeca Film FestivalSepideh's Aunt, Grandma and MOM!!
In Vegas!Sepideh's Aunt, Uncles and Mom (bottom left!)
