Farida Zahran: US based, Award-Winning Egyptian Filmmaker

Farida Zahran. Writer. Director

Festivals & Awards:

  • SXSW 2019 (World Premiere), Palm Springs ShortFest 2019, HollyShorts 2019, Hamptons 2019, Ajyal Film Festival 2019
  • Winner of Best Live-Action Short 15 Minutes and Under at Palm Springs International ShortFest (Oscar-qualifying), IFP Student Film Showcase
  • NYU 2021 Purple List for her screenplay The Leftover Ladies
  • Vimeo Staff Pick for Youth, she is no stranger to the film and TV industry.

Education:

  • Bachelors Degree – NorthWestern University, Doha, Qatar
  • MFA – Film. NYU Tisch School of Arts

www.faridazahran.com

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Zahran receives the 2019 Best Live-Action Short Award at the Palm Springs International ShortFest. / pix: egyptianstreets.com

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EGYPT