Director Nicole Kian Sadighi sold her car to pay for the movie.
Hip hop artist turned actor, APoet NomadAli (plays Mohammad in 'I Am Neda' turned up for the shoot with a dislocated shoulder. He never complained once.
This short featurette was shot in 2 days.
This is the first Directorial project for actress Nicole Kian Sadighi, who not only directed it but also wrote, produced and starred in the movie.
Within 6 months of the final cut, 'I Am Neda' has won 2 awards and been in 10 festivals.