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VIFF Pick: "The Neighbor"

Tara Nazemi (far right) and her mother Azita Sahebjam (left) at the VIFF Opening Gala . The pair star in director Naghmeh Shirkhan’s The Neighbor .

Tara Nazemi (far right) and her mother Azita Sahebjam (left) at the VIFF Opening Gala. The pair star in director Naghmeh Shirkhan’s The Neighbor.

It's a family affair in the North Vancouver shot film The Neighbor, which features Tara Nazemi and her mother Azita Sahebjam in their acting debuts. The North Shore News spoke to the ladies about the film. Go HERE to read the article.

The Neighbor was very well-received at this year's Montreal World Film Festival and won Best Supporting Actress at this year's Los Angeles Film Festival. It will be screening as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival at Empire Granville 7 on Sunday, October 3 at 6:30 pm, Monday October 4 at 3:15 pm, and Monday, October 11 at 1:00 pm.

The Neighbor, Canada/USA.

The Neighbor is in Farsi with English subtitles. Go HERE to view the official website.