Portlynn Tagavi

Half Blank, half Persian. She/her. Directing fellow studying at AFI. Cal Arts Animation class of 2014. Pixar story intern 2013. Worked for Paramount, Jim Henson, DreamWorks, Psyop in character design and story boarding.

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AFI Film Premiere for THEY WON’T LAST!

Saturday, September 07th, 2019, 7 pm - 11 pm

American Film Institute, Mark Goodson Screening Room 2021 N Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA (Free parking available on site)

FOOD, DRINKS, FUN!!!!!

7 PM - Doors Open, Reception

7:30 PM - First Screening 8:30 PM - Second Screening 9:30 PM - Third Screening

Director: Portlynn Tagavi

Writer: Portlynn Tagavi

Co-Writer: Brandon Gale

Producer: Richard Bailey

Cinematographer: Delaney O’Brien

Editor: Farzad Kiyafar

Starring

Jack De Sena as Alex

&

Brittany Renee Finamore as Christine

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So you know that thing I’ve been working on for over a year? Well, it’s officially done now and our trailer is out y’all!!!!! Please check us out and if you like what you see I would love for you to join us 

Saturday, September 07th, 2019, 7 pm - 11 pm

American Film Institute, Mark Goodson Screening Room 2021 N Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA (Free parking available on site)

FOOD, DRINKS, FUN!!!!! 

7 PM - Doors Open, Reception

7:30 PM - First Screening 8:30 PM - Second Screening 9:30 PM - Third Screening

Director: Portlynn Tagavi

Writer: Portlynn Tagavi

Co-Writer: Brandon Gale

Producer: Richard Bailey

Cinematographer: Delaney O’Brien

Editor: Farzad Kiyafar

Starring

Jack De Sena as Alex

&

Brittany Renee Finamore as Christine

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@theywontlast married couple!!!! You guys were awesome!!! Thanks Ryan and Gary!!! https://www.instagram.com/portlynn.tagavi/p/Bvmegjql83O/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=opk5w68re2ab

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Sketches on scripts. #americanfilminstitute https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_1UU2FSav/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tkql3zkm6p0e

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Watch Spider-Man please. It’s honestly one of the best things I’ve seen in a long time. Props to my friends who worked on it. You talented fools!!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BrrDgjVh76f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ean6uqlsra11

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Been rewatching mr. robot. Too good!!! #mrrobot https://www.instagram.com/p/BrmpbiDBtif/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a8rw3krfvpp5

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More Persian women. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brmb400B3pj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dbyehfycyoea

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Sometimes I forget I’m half Persian. Should probably draw more Persian ladies!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BrmNaz7Bn4V/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ejhqiqkiht4h

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Too many engagement photos. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl_0Kjhecx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hs88zvsfd5rt

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I’ve been looking at a lot engagement photos for research. https://www.instagram.com/p/Brl-4W3Bn8d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kdyxo0vphm9h

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Come hang out with us on DEC 1st at our art auction and comedy show!!! FIRST DRINK IS FREE!!!! Also... FREE FOOD!!! . They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more! #AFI #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks #warnerbros #skydance https://www.instagram.com/p/BqkustMBlsU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ordj9um8dxns

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Art by @sasha.schotzko Sasha is an extremely talented story artist currently working at Skydance. I had the great privilege of attending CalArts with her for undergrad. She is donating a piece of original art for our show!!! Here's an example of her work. They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 To get a chance to bid for a Sasha Schotzko-Harris original please get your tickets today! Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more at this one of a kind event! #AFI #SashaSchotzkoHarris #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks #warnerbros #skydance https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqid1-khSuI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jvxwxxvi02fy

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Art by @premsaigs Prem is an extremely talented artist currently working at WB as a story artist. He is donating a piece of original art for our show!!! Here's an example of his work. They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 To get a chance to bid for a Prem Sai G S original please get your tickets today! Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more at this one of a kind event! #AFI #PremSaiGS #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks #warnerbros https://www.instagram.com/p/BqidsuLhDsC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lk0aln9pejcw

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Art by @paularosamosa Paula is an elegant and lovely artist. I had the great pleasure of working with her at Dreamworks TV. He is currently working at Pixar as a story artist. She's donating a  piece of original art for our show!!! Here's an example of her work. They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 To get a chance to bid for a Paula Assadourian original please get your tickets today! Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more at this one of a kind event! #AFI #PaulaAssadourian #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks https://www.instagram.com/p/BqidjFphZxj/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=gj8jsheq7762

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Art by @yyates05 Michael is a stupidly talented and skilled story artist that I had the great pleasure of interning at Pixar with. He is currently working there as a story artist on Toy Story 4. He's donating a  piece of original art for our show!!! Here's an example of his work. They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 To get a chance to bid for a Michael Yates original please get your tickets today! Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more at this one of a kind event! #AFI #Michaelyates #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks https://www.instagram.com/p/BqidN_nhxIz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=oas367j1rqeb

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Art by @_mariayi_ Maria is a huge rising start in character and someone that I really look up to as an artist. She is currently working at Pixar. She's donating a great piece of original art for our show!!! Here's an example of his work. They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 To get a chance to bid for a Maria Yi original please get your tickets today! Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more at this one of a kind event! #AFI #Mariayi #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqic-DgBcAO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=vttno2u69ger

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Art by @mia.calderone Mia is one of the most hardworking and talented artists I know. With an extensive background in comic work and illustration her artistic style brings together emotional compositions and beautiful ink work. She's donating a great piece of original art for our show!!! Here's an example of her work. They Won't Last Art Auction and Stand-up Fundraiser! https://www.facebook.com/events/249490669246643/ Tickets can be found: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/they-wont-last-thesis-art-auction-and-stand-up-fundraiser-tickets-51371393220 To get a chance to bid for a Mia Calderone original please get your tickets today! Enjoy Comedy, Art, Food and more at this one of a kind event! #AFI #Miacalderone #Theywontlast #artauction #fundraiser #afithesis #animation #CalArts #art #comedy #love #illustration #Pixar #dreamworks https://www.instagram.com/p/BqicsishoQ8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pzbxrnnfh43f