Americanish (2021)

Zawahry’s directorial debut, Americanish, is a break from the traditional romantic comedy. It highlights different layers of womanhood as they intersect with cultural and societal expectations. We follow the joys and tribulations of career-driven sisters Maryam and Sam Khan, and their fish-out-of-water cousin Ameera.

Set in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, the film follows a relatable and endearing storyline offering a fresh perspective on classic rom-com tropes. Americanish delves into the complexity of trying to both honor and break from cultural traditions while balancing personal values and career goals in a society that does not always accommodate both.

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Premiering at:

• April 23 & 28, 2022 I RiverRun Film Festival

• April 8-10, 2022 I Phoenix Film Festival

• April 8, 2022 I Women + Film Festival

• March 23-27, 2022 I Oxford Film Festival

• March 6, 2022 I DC Independent Film Festival

• March 3-13, 2022 I Seattle Asian American Film Festival

• February 28, 2022 I Amelia Island Film Festival

• February 25, March 4-5th, 2022 I Beloit International Film Festival

• February 24 I Sedona International Film Festival

• January 27, 2022 I Tampa Theatre

• January 21, 2022 I St. Augustine Film Festival

• January 15, 2022 I Cinematters NY Social Justice Film Festival

• December 5, 2021 I Anchorage Film Festival

• November 18, 2021 I San Diego International Film Festival

• November 13, 2021 I Hawaii Film Festival

• November 12-16, 2021 3rd i SF International South Asian Film Festival

• November 10, 2021 I Asian World Film Festival

• November 4-21, 2021 I St. Louis International Film Festival

• November 4, 2021 I Philadelphia Asian Film Festival

• November 4, 6, & 7, 2021 I Fort Lauderdale Film Festival

• October 30, 2021 I San Diego Asian Film Festival

• October 22-24, 2021 I YES Film Festival

• October 23, 2021 I Newport Beach Film Festival

• October 23, 2021 I Savannah Film Festival

• October 24, 201 I Tasveer Film Festival

• October 23-24, 2021 I Boston Asian Film Festival

• October 21-30, 2021 I Twin Cities Film Festival

• October 8 & 16, 2021 I Heartland Film Festival

• October 14-17, 2021 I La Femme Film Festival

• October 6-November 8, 2021 I Portland Film Festival

• October 1, 2021 I Urbanworld Film Festival

• September 29, 2021 I Woodstock Film Festival

• September 26, 2021 I Chicago South Asian Film Festival

• September 24, 2021 I Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

• August 15-22, 2021 I Asian Cinevision

• August 10, 2021 I New York Asian Film Festival

• August 3, 2021 I Bentonville Film Festival

• July 15-25, 2021 | DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival

• July 10, 2021 | Over-The-Rhine Film Festival

• May 23, 2021 | CAAM Film Festival

Awards

• Best American Indie Comedy, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (2021)

• Best Supporting Actor in an American Indie - Godfrey, Americanish, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (2021)

• Lifetime Achievement - Lillete Dubey, Americanish, Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival (2021)

• Best Actress Award - Aizzah Fatima, Americanish, Tasveer Film Festival (2021)

• Best Feature Director, La Femme International Film Festival (2021)

• Jury Prize for Best Narrative YES Film Festival (2021)

• Grand Prize Winner, Heartland Film Festival (2021)

• Audience Award, Asian American International Film Festival (2021)

• Audience Award, New York Asian Film Festival (2021)

• Audience Award at CAAMFest (2021)