Navid Khonsari

Navid Khonsari
Navid Khonsari in 2014
Born	1970 (age 46–47) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Residence	New York City, New York, United States
Nationality	Iranian–Canadian
Citizenship	Iran, Canada
Alma mater	University of British Columbia Vancouver Film School
Occupation	CEO, Creator of 1979 Revolution: Black Friday
Employer	Rockstar Games (2000–2006)
Organization	iNK Stories
Home town	Tehran, Iran
Spouse(s)	Vassiliki Bessie Khonsari
Children	1 daughter
Website	Company Website

Navid Khonsari (Persian: نوید خونساری‎‎) (born 1970) is an Iranian–Canadian video game, film and graphic novel creator, writer, director and producer.

Khonsari was born in Montreal, Quebec, and was raised in his homeland Iran until 10. He left for Canada after the 1979 Revolution with his family. He graduated from the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Film School.

Khonsari broke onto the gaming scene with his work on Grand Theft Auto III and Max Payne when he joined Rockstar Games in 2000. His first short film was titled "Arcade Angels", which focused on video game burnouts who robbed a video rental store in an attempt to open an arcade. He wrote and produced The Contract, his first film with Billy Dee Williams.

During his 5 years at Rockstar Games Khonsari worked on Grand Theft Auto III, Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne, Midnight Club II, Manhunt, Red Dead Revolver, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, The Warriors, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.