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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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UFCJC Students Nominated for 2024 NATAS Suncoast Chapter Student Production Awards

Monday April 8, 2024

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student films and a student journalist have been nominated for 2024 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences …
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Iman Zawahry to Present at SXSW 2024 Muslim House Session

Wednesday February 21, 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, will …
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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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UFCJC Students Receive NATAS 2023 Suncoast Chapter Student Production Awards and Scholarships

Monday June 5, 2023

Two University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) student films and two news reports received first-place honors in the National Academy of Arts and Sciences (NATAS) 2023 …
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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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UFCJC Students and Faculty Honored in 2023 BEA Festival of Media Arts Competition

Thursday March 2, 2023

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) students and faculty have received awards in the 2023 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competitions. …
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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 Named to ”Panel of Cool” to Select the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World

Monday July 25, 2022

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, was part of a seven-member panel tasked …
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Iman Zawahry Attends White House Reception Celebrating the End of Ramadan

Thursday May 5, 2022

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology lecturer and award-winning filmmaker, was one of more than 200 prominent …
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Iman Zawahry Discusses Filmmaking, Mentoring Young Muslim Artists, and Comedy for Social Change

Thursday March 31, 2022

CJC Media Production, Management, and Technology Lecturer Iman Zawahry was interviewed on March 3, 2021 about being a Muslim filmmaker in the U.S., the challenges of affecting social change with …
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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, …
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Iman Zawahry Discusses Filmmaking and Her Debut Film “Americanish”

Tuesday May 4, 2021

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication Lecturer, is featured in “Hijabi Filmmaker in USA” published in Hayati magazine. The story features …
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CJC Honors Faculty, Staff and Students for Outstanding Scholarship and Service

Friday April 16, 2021

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications honored outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and graduate and undergraduate students during the annual awards ceremony that was …
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Video: Iman Zawahry Discusses Filmmaking, Mentoring Young Muslim Artists, and Comedy for Social Change

Thursday March 18, 2021

CJC Telecommunication Lecturer Iman Zawahry was interviewed on March 3, 2021 about being a Muslim filmmaker in the U.S., the challenges of affecting social change with comedy, and mentoring aspiring …
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Iman Zawahry Authors Blog Post on the Lack of Muslim Women in Lead Film Roles

Monday November 23, 2020

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications Telecommunication Lecturer, is the author of the guest blog post “Is Hollywood Ready for Muslim Women Leads?” …
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CJC Expands “We Are CJC” Initiative to Celebrate Stories of Everyday Advocacy

Thursday October 15, 2020

The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications today announced the planned expansion of We Are CJC, a multicultural initiative that gives voice and visibility to the College’s …
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CJC Students Nominated for NATAS 2020 Suncoast Chapter Student Production Awards

Wednesday April 29, 2020

University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications student films and news reports were nominated for recognition in the National Academy of Arts and Sciences (NATAS) 2020 Suncoast Chapter …