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Sevan Najarian is a director and founder of Midnight Kids Studios, which produces cartoons and visual effects for a wide range of projects. He directed episodes of the early internet viral hit House of Cosbys and has worked as a visual effects artist on a range of comedy shows including The Sarah Silverman Program, Wet Hot American Summer, and Mystery Science Theater 3000. Najarian began his career at Channel 101 and was awarded a lifetime achievement award in 2011.
Interviews & Features
How The Whitest Kids U'Know's Animated Space Movie Survived a Brutal Tragedy
In-depth feature on the making of MARS and the journey through loss and perseverance
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Director-Producer Sevan Najarian Shares Insights into WKUK's MARS
Discussing the animation process and bringing the film from Kickstarter to theaters
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Filmmaker/Animator/VFX Artist Sevan Najarian on Going to Mars
A deep dive into the filmmaking, animation, and visual effects behind MARS
Read Q&A →From Crowdfunding to Theaters: How Sevan Najarian Brought MARS to Life
The full story of turning a record-breaking Kickstarter into a theatrical release
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To the Red Planet and Back: A Sit-Down with Mars Director Sevan Najarian
An extended conversation about directing MARS and working with the WKUK cast
Read Interview →Discussing Mars and Working with The Whitest Kids U'Know
Interview covering the creative collaboration behind the animated feature
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THE WHITEST KIDS YOU KNOW MARS: Director Sevan Najarian Interview
An Interview with The Whitest Kids U'Know on Their New Movie MARS!
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Zach Cregger & Whitest Kids U'Know Touring New Movie Mars With Alamo Drafthouse Q&As
Exclusive on the theatrical screening tour
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