Shahrzad Sherry Dadgar, M.F.A

Shahrzad "Sherry" Dadgar is an award-winning director, writer, and photographer, with a BA in Urban Engineering and an MFA in Feature Film Production from UCF. She has garnered acclaim for her work, having written and directed two short films, "500 Ounces of Gold" and "Highlight," both of which have received multiple awards at international film festivals. Currently, she is in the post-production phase of her first dramatic feature film, "Eternity Road." Shahrzad firmly believes in the transformative power of storytelling to initiate meaningful dialogues, challenge perceptions, and educate diverse audiences about issues related to gender equality, racial and sexual stereotypes, and underrepresented groups.

Additionally, Shahrzad serves as a tenure-track assistant professor in media and entertainment at CSU Pueblo, where she continues to inspire and educate future generations in the field.