James Franco Joins Izabel Pakzad for 'Find Your Friends' Los Angeles Premiere

James Franco made an appearance at the red carpet event for his longtime girlfriend Izabel Pakzad's directorial debut on Monday evening (June 1) at the Vista Theatre in Los Angeles.

Pakzad both wrote and directed the film Find Your Friends, which premiered to industry attention. Franco's brother Dave Franco and their mother Betsy were also present for the occasion, as was Pakzad's mother Marie. The family members gathered for a group photo on the carpet.

The film has already drawn critical praise. Variety highlighted the work as "a blazing feature debut," noting that "Izabel Pakzad's bloody examination of a girls' trip gone sour analyzes modern lines of consent and how toxic men can ruin a good time."

The premiere drew an ensemble of entertainment figures. Cast members including Bella Thorne, Chloe Cherry, Zion Moreno, and Sophia Ali walked the red carpet. Thorne attended alongside her fiancé Mark Emms, and the couple shared a kiss at the after party held at Mirate.

Additional celebrity guests included Madelaine Petsch, Natasha Lyonne, and Jaime King.

The film follows Amber and four close friends who travel to Joshua Tree for a getaway, only to encounter an unwelcoming desert community marked by underlying tension. As the group becomes increasingly isolated and local encounters turn hostile, internal conflicts emerge. The trip transforms from a carefree escape into a violent battle for survival, as old grievances and immediate threats converge in a night that becomes a revenge-driven ordeal.

Find Your Friends arrives on Shudder beginning June 12.