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Iman Zawahry Named 2023-24 UF Undergraduate Teacher of the Year

Tuesday April 30, 2024

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers, has …
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Entertainment Weekly Includes Iman Zawahry’s “Americanish” on its “What to Watch” List

Tuesday November 21, 2023

“Americanish,” the award-winning romantic comedy directed by Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and …
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Iman Zawahry’s “Americanish” Theatrical Release Scheduled for Oct. 6, and Video-on-Demand Release on Nov. 14

Friday September 15, 2023

“Americanish,” the award-winning romantic comedy directed by Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology …
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Iman Zawahry Selected to Participate in Discussion About Using Comedy to Advance Human Rights

Thursday May 18, 2023

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer, was one of about 15 academics and practitioners worldwide …
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Iman Zawahry’s Film “Americanish” Acquired by Sony Pictures International Productions

Thursday January 12, 2023

Sony Pictures International Productions has acquired the global rights to the award-winning comedy “Americanish.” The film by Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and …
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Iman Zawahry Receives Sundance Institute Momentum Fellowship

Wednesday March 9, 2022

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, has received a Momentum Fellowship from …
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Iman’s Zawahry’s “Americanish” Wins at Amelia Island and Sedona International Film Festivals

Wednesday March 2, 2022

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, has received the Grand Prize and Best …
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Iman Zawahry Named Best Feature Director at the La Femme International Film Festival 2021

Tuesday October 19, 2021

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, was named Best Feature Director for her …
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Iman Zawahry’s Film “Americanish” Receives the Narrative Feature Grand Prize from the 2021 Heartland International Film Festival

Friday October 15, 2021

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, was awarded the Narrative Feature Grand …
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Iman Zawahry’s Film, “Americanish,” Receives Third Film Festival Audience Award

Tuesday September 7, 2021

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, recently received the Audience Award …
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Iman Zawahry and New Film “Americanish” Featured in The Gainesville Sun

Thursday May 13, 2021

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication lecturer, and her new film are featured in “UF Lecturer’s New American Muslim Rom-Com, …