Tony began directing and producing films in 2012. His work focuses on character-driven and innovative stories.

He is an award-winning director, producer, and writer who investigates the ways in which people navigate identity and intersectional issues. Most recently, he directed, wrote, and hosted the TV series Trans in Trumpland, which was shortlisted for an Emmy, received critical acclaim, and was nominated for a GLAAD award. The series was nominated as “one of the best” documentaries of 2021 by W Magazine. Trans in Trumpland is available to watch on Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.

His films have screened at domestic and international film festivals, including Nashville Film Festival, Richmond International Film Festival, OutFest, Inside Out, NewFest, and Out on Film.

His work has been featured in Variety, W Magazine, The New York Times, The Advocate, the BBC, and Deadline. He graduated from Wesleyan University and NYU.

More info about his work can be found on IMDb.

 

Tony is originally from Boston. He was born to an Iranian father and a Greek mother.

He has always felt a callling towards filmmaking. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, the outdoors, and a strong cup of coffee.