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Weston Razooli

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Weston Razooli
Born
Occupation(s)Film director, screenwriter

Weston Razooli is an American filmmaker.[1] His debut feature film, Riddle of Fire, premiered at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.[2]

Early life and education

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Razooli was born and raised in Park City, Utah.[1] He graduated from California College of the Arts in San Francisco.[3]

Career

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In 2015, Razooli founded the production company Anaxia. His 2023 feature film debut, Riddle of Fire, premiered in the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival, where it was eligible for the Camera d'Or.[4]

Filmography

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Year Title Ref.
2023 Riddle of Fire [4]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2023 Cannes Film Festival Directors' Fortnight Riddle of Fire Nominated [4]
Camera d'Or Nominated [4]
2024 Buenos Aires Independent Film Festival Best International Film Won [5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "RIDDLE OF FIRE writer/director Weston Razooli". Salt Lake City Weekly. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ^ "About". Weston Razooli. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Weston Razooli". Sitges Film Festival. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  4. ^ a b c d Goldstein, Greg. "'Riddle of Fire' Director Weston Razooli Takes Flight Into Fantasy With Directors' Fortnight Feature Debut". Variety. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Two films from Argentina and Brazil share BAFICI top award". Buenos Aires Herald. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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