Omid Iranikhah (oh-MEED ee-RAH-nekuh) is an Iranian-American writer/director dedicated to exploring the intricate narratives of the Iranian diaspora experience. A recipient of the Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting and a semifinalist for the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowships, Omid is currently pursuing his MFA in Film Production (Directing) at Chapman University.

Omid Iranikhah (oh-MEED ee-RAH-nekuh) is an Iranian-American writer/director dedicated to exploring the intricate narratives of the Iranian diaspora experience. A recipient of the Michael Collyer Memorial Fellowship in Screenwriting and a semifinalist for the prestigious Academy Nicholl Fellowships, Omid is currently pursuing his MFA in Film Production (Directing) at Chapman University.

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