- Tehran Backyard ( see films page) nominated for a Royal Television Award ” A vivid and impressive portrait of working class life in the Islamic Republic…carrying a subtle and touching women’s punch.” (Peyvand Khorsandi / Word Press)
- Tehran Backyard wins first place for Documentary at the Next Frame Film Festival in the US
- Feature Film Trouble Sleeping ( which Roxana co-wrote) Winner of first prize for Narrative Feature at the Peace on Earth Film Festival in US.
- Three Scotsman’s Fringe First Awards at the Edinburgh Festival and a Herald Archangel award for three Theatrum Botanicum shows
- 3 Professional Development Grants from SAC for training and projects in Iran and Bosnia Herzegovina,(02-06)
- Awarded Screen Academy Bursary to study Film Directing MFA at Edinburgh College of Art.