British-Iranian film director born in London, known for his work in both film and music videos. He gained prominence with his debut feature film, "Project X" (2012), a found-footage teen party movie that became a box office success. He later directed the action-comedy "American Ultra" (2015), starring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart. Prior to films, he directed music videos for artists like Lily Allen and Hot Chip, showcasing a vibrant and energetic style.