Iman Zawahry Gives TedxUF Talk on Reframing the Image of Muslim Women in Film

Thursday July 24, 2025

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology senior lecturer, was one of six presenters at the TEDxUF’s 16th annual conference held on April 12 in the University Auditorium …

Iman Zawahry to Serve on 2025 Cannes Film Festival Arab Film & Media Institute Panel

Wednesday May 14, 2025

Iman Zawahry, University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) Media Production, Management, and Technology senior lecturer, is one of four panelists for the Arab Film & Media Institute (AFMI) “Women Leading Change Through …

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 been selected as the 2023-2024 UF Undergraduate Teacher of …

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 one of the first hijabi American-Muslim filmmakers, was …

Iman Zawahry’s “Americanish” Theatrical Release Scheduled for Oct. 6, and Video-on-Demand Release on Nov. 14

Friday September 15, 2023

The film will premiere in select theaters in California and Arizona before its video-on-demand release through Sony Pictures Home Entertainment in November.

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Iman Zawahry Selected to Participate in Discussion About Using Comedy to Advance Human Rights

Thursday May 18, 2023

The UFCJC lecturer and award-winning filmmaker and a select group of academics and practitioners will meet at the University of Padova in Italy as part of the Road Less Traveled initiative.

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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 Communications Media Production, Management, and Technology …

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 the Sundance Institute. The Fellowship supports …

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 Narrative Feature Award at the 2022 Amelia Island Film …

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 film “Americanish” at the LA Femme International Film …

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 Prize for her film “Americanish” from the 30th …

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 for her film “Americanish” from the Asian CineVision Asian …