Sevan Najarian (Director)

The Sarah Silverman Program.

Sarah Silverman plays a character named Sarah Silverman, whose absurd daily life unfolds in scripted scenes and songs. With her sister and her gay neighbors by her side, Sarah always manages to fall into unique, unsettling and downright weird predicaments.

Release Date2007-02-01

Charactersd Paramedic

Episode Count1

Vote Count69

Water And Power

It's a tough gig working for the Water Department, and it's also a tough gig working in Power. Dan Harmon and Ryan Ridley show you why.

Release Date2008-04-27

DepartmentCrew

JobCinematography

Charactersd Terrorist

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Everything

In 2009, Danny Jelinek and Jason Whetzell teamed up to bring Channel 101 an offbeat, ridiculously well-made series consisting of five short segments from five different creators. Two years later, the show was cancelled. In between, "Everything" set a slew of Channel 101 records and produced a mind-blowing nineteen episodes. Clear your schedule and soak in every episode of this show - it's truly a Channel 101 classic.

Release Date2009-08-30

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Old Man / Fish

Episode Count1

Yacht Rock

What can be said about Yacht Rock that hasn't been said by various magazines, newspapers and disc jockeys across the country? J.D. Ryznar and Hunter Stair's saga detailing the unknown mythical origins of a previously obscure genre of music struck the audience like a lightning bolt on its first episode, much like fellow 101 breakout House of Cosbys. Unlike HoC, however, Yacht Rock was never sued by its iconic characters' real life counterparts. In fact, it is said that at one time or another, just about every musician lovingly portrayed in the series has witnessed and enjoyed it behind closed doors. Yacht Rock enjoyed success on levels and in ways previously unattained by 101 shows, its title becoming a household phrase at radio stations, a bin at your local record store and a category on iTunes. But beneath its pop cultural triumph was an artistic one that often went undescribed: Yacht Rock's stories were always clever and sometimes downright genius in their assembly, weaving trivi...

Release Date2005-06-26

DepartmentCrew

JobCinematography

Charactersd Boom Operator

Episode Count1

Vote Count4

Documentary: The Series

Two people film each other for a double documentary.

Release Date2004-08-30

DepartmentCamera

JobCamera Operator

Charactersd Justins Camera Guy

Episode Count2

Rock Gods of Rock

Rock Gods, as a followup to the much loved but short-lived S.O.S. Fantome, officially established The Valley Pals as recognizable, bankable talent within the 101 universe. The second episode in particular felt like a group of young writer/performers truly finding their own unique voice, after which point it's easy to imagine that the tedious chore of animating this show became less attractive. Having realized that they could probably get just as many votes for one tenth the labor, The Valley Pals voluntarily retired their own hit show by going over the time limit in a very memorable fourth episode.

Release Date2005-06-26

DepartmentEditing

JobEditor

Charactersd Himself

Episode Count4

The Most Extraordinary Space Investigations

A marijuana induced experiment that generated more data than ever expected, MESI was a show that taught us all a lot of lessons, none of which may ever be agreed upon. Rejected by the prime time panel, it was the only show to ever enter the screening via the short-lived "wildcard" system, then went on to garner more votes by acquiring the beloved Sarah Silverman and heroically committing to its anti-production value. After entertaining many, irritating many and confusing many more, MESI was put to an appropriate death in the bloody Halloween screening of 2005.

Release Date2005-04-24

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Charactersd Simon

Episode Count5

Vote Count1

Christmas World 2050

Christmas World 2050, where it is Christmas all year long. Justin Roiland and Drew Hancock join forces to imagine a world where a Christmas Item Retrieval Team travels between worlds to steal Christmas things. Crowned "Best Failed Pilot" at the 2006 Channy Awards.

Release Date2006-10-26

Charactersd Training Video Actor

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Pretty President

Pretty President was the result of an unlikely collaboration between Shitcock co-creator Wade Randolph and House of Cosbys animator/editor Sevan Najarian. Smart, funny and fast, its who-gives-a-shit story may have been its greatest strength and weakness. Like about half of all prime time shows, Pretty President was impeached on its second episode.

Release Date2006-02-26

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Booby Scientist

Episode Count2

The Pop

The Pop reinvents Popeye, and it does it with great casting and unique stylization. From Abed Gheith and Sevan Najarian.

Release Date2008-08-31

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Charactersd Louie

Episode Count4

Tenacious D: Time Fixers

After an open mic night, JB and KG get a message from Michael Keaton who tells them that the time-space continuum has been disrupted at the Ford's Theater in 1850 and only Tenacious D can fix it.

Release Date2006-11-14

Charactersd 1850's Extra

Vote Count3

Scumbag

A young hipster wannabe-superstar dj, Phil, takes on a day job at a telemarketing company, working with crazy people, ex-prisoners, drug addicts and murderers. The time on his life begins to tick as he battles addiction, fights the law and tries to maintain the only sane thing left in his life, his girlfriend, Christine.

Release Date2017-03-18

DepartmentProduction

JobAssociate Producer

Charactersd Welcoming Addict

Vote Count4

Acceptable.tv

Jack Black, Channel 101, and VH1 want to introduce you to their new interactive sketch comedy show: Acceptable.tv. Each week you'll see five mini TV shows made by the Acceptable.tv team.

Release Date2007-03-23

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Episode Count8

Vote Count2

Mondo Trasho 3042

We’re Mondo Trasho. We’re a band. We should break up.

Release Date2020-04-24

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count10

House of Cosbys

The first Channel 101 series ever to go three consecutive months at #1, House of Cosbys was one of those rare 101 breakouts that went on to satisfy the world. In the show, the real Bill Cosby never came along and destroyed his own clones, but in real life, creator Justin Roiland and channel101.com site administrator Dan Harmon received "cease and desist" orders from Cosby's attorney in June 2005. The legal questions ground HOC's intensive animation process to a halt and House of Cosbys became Channel 101's first show to be killed not by the audience or by its own creator, but by lawyers. An unofficial fifth episode was created for the live screening by Romano and Falconer but is not served by channel101.com for genuine legal concerns. However, due to outcry and outrage, Channel 101 will continue to carry the first four episodes for your enjoyment.

Release Date2005-01-30

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation Director

Episode Count5

Vote Count1

Phone Sexxers

When Phone Sexxers premiered in the summer of 2006 the audience granted the simple show about Phone Sex the honor of another episode. Ryan Ridley and Abed Gheith took their good fortune and ran with it, re-inventing themselves with every episode, right up until the end of the 2006 season. They managed to juxtapose the inner workings of the male phone sex industry with situations ranging from high-rise bloodbaths to the depths of hell, and did it with the kind of class and skill that landed the show Best Editing, Best Special Effects, and Best Writing at the 2006 Channy Awards. In January of 2007, Phone Sexxers ended their legacy with a touching self-cancellation that would make Mike Nichols proud.

Release Date2006-06-25

DepartmentCrew

JobCinematography

Episode Count5

Mister Sprinkles

Once upon a time, Mr. Sprinkles brought mirth to children on rainy days. That was once upon a time: this is now.

Release Date2007-03-23

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Episode Count8

Planners

Taz and Eugene are in the planning business, helping make plans. Things get shaky when Eugene doubts Taz's commitment to the process. From Eric Acosta and Danny Jelinek.

Release Date2008-07-27

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobDigital Effects Producer

Episode Count1

Opportunity Knockers

Two screwy screwballs screw up a lady's plumbing.

Release Date2006-02-26

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count1

PJ and Kid Spaceship

A cosmic adventure begins...

Release Date2004-08-30

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count1

Reporters

When asked to say a few words about Reporters, Justin Roiland replied, "It's a modern tale and struggle of... uhm... I dunno. A fantastic epic following the struggles of two well-meaning newspaper reporters and their out-of-the-ordinary boss." He then left the room and returned moments later to add: "A.K.A. a slapdash turd of a Channel 101 show." This insane attempt from Roiland, Vatche Panos, and Kelsy Abbott charmed audiences just enough in January of 2007 to fill the Prime Time void left by the Phone Sexxers self-cancellation. Even later, Justin returned to add that "Reporters is the only Channel 101 show that has AIDS. You should put that."

Release Date2007-01-28

DepartmentCrew

JobCinematography

Episode Count2

Vote Count1

Princess Kazoo's Kartoon Show

This is not your average cartoon show.

Release Date2012-07-28

DepartmentCrew

JobCinematography

Episode Count1

Unbelievable Tales

A lot of people forget that before creating one of Channel 101's most marketable [if illegal?] breakouts, House of Cosbys, Comic Sacrifice was the team that brought you Hilarious Jokes and It's Twissleton. Imagine, if you will, Justin Roiland blowing off steam...

Release Date2006-01-29

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Fantastimart

This here is a cartoon I wrote for the Sarah Silverman show y’all! Same team as on all the short cartoons I wrote and directed for the Sarah show. The Fantastimart characters were designed by Rob Schrab. He’s great. He should design more things. I guess he just doesn’t have any time.

Release Date2007-10-31

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Episode Count2

Hilarious Jokes

The creators of Friends and Lovers and It's Twissleton bring you a little harmless comedy.

Release Date2004-04-25

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count1

Friends and Lovers

Imagine "knowing what's going on" as being a desert, and this pilot as an oasis.

Release Date2004-03-01

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Episode Count3

Vote Count1

It's Twissleton

The creators of "Friends and Lovers" return, this time coupling their trademark absurdity with a coherent story and likeable characters. Not to mention the amount of work that has to go into a Channel 101 animated show. This one could have been a real juggernaut, but my feeling is that it suffered from the sometimes unpredictable effects of maximum audio volume in Cinespace's theatre. Some of the dialogue was hard to catch at the screening- which is not the case at all on your computer, so enjoy.

Release Date2004-03-29

DepartmentEditing

JobEditor

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Sockbaby

A sockbaby is where you take a sock, fill it with flour and draw a face on it. It sleeps in your drawer.

Release Date2004-01-25

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Episode Count1

Vote Count1

Toro and Moro

This was my entry to a very old (2004) Channel101 pilot for FX. IT SUCKS! DON’T WATCH IT! Out of all the things I’ve ever made, THIS is the one that I am the most ashamed of. I hesitated to even post it on this website, but that felt like the wrong thing to do. Let me start with the things that I love about this. I love Patton Oswalt as the father. I wrote the character to be like Dave from “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and Patton delivered the goods and then some. I love Rich Fulcher as the battery guy/ dad’s friend. Rich is amazing. I love Laura Silverman as the little girl. in fact, I love all the voices except for Toro and Moro themselves. I also love the character designs and I love the painted backgrounds by Steven Chunn. I love the look overall. It feels nice. But I dropped the ball where it counts the most. The story and the comedy.

Release Date2004-01-01

DepartmentProduction

JobExecutive Producer

Episode Count1

The Suits

Rob Schrab returns to Prime Time (teamed with MC Griffin) with the non-stop action/adventure show, Suits

Release Date2010-01-31

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobAnimation

Episode Count1

Mars

A ragtag group of misfits embark on a wild space adventure to Mars, only to discover they’ve been bamboozled by a billionaire.

Release Date2024-06-06

DepartmentDirecting

JobDirector

Art Prison

A snarky critic navigates violent personalities and inflamed egos while incarcerated at a prison for the arts.

Release Date2018-07-29

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobVFX Artist

Vote Count1

1 in the Chamber

A work-obsessed assassin sent to “retire” her coworker is shocked to discover her target is pregnant and infuriated by how baby-proofed a nursery can be.

Release Date2024-07-06

DepartmentCrew

JobVisual Effects Art Director

Vote Count1

Cookie Party

This is another one of the cartoons I wrote and directed for The Sarah Silverman Program. Same team as the other Sarah cartoons, consisting of Andrew Delange on backgrounds, design, and color; Myke Chilian on character animation, design, and color, AND the absolutely adorable Sevan Najarian on Aftereffects animating, lip sync, and other odds and ends. We were a one stop shop. We had it down. We knew what we were doing. We had it all figured out. Huge shout out to Abed Gheith who voiced the evil Mister Cookiecrumble guy. He really did a great job. Good work pal! These were really fun to make. We were on the lot, able to run around the sets and be assholes while everyone else worked hard to produce and film Sarah’s show. I would go and grab whoever I could in between takes and record them in an office or whatever I had available to me. We really were a rag tag team of rough and tumble animators, just finding our way in the big bright city. I was so proud/ excite...

Release Date2005-10-04

DepartmentVisual Effects

JobVisual Effects