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Two women seated on stage during a panel discussion or interview, with a large screen behind them displaying graphics. One woman is speaking into a microphone while the other listens.

An article commissioned by the Finnish Film Foundation and the Academy of Moving People & Images, featuring an interview with Shameela Seedat about her documentary African Moot. Click on photo to read full article.

Khadar Ahmed stands at top of stairs smiling with hands spread wide

A feature article and interview with Khadar Ahmed, the award-winning Somali-Finnish director behind The Grave Diggers Wife. Click on photo to read full article.

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Wrote and directed Dear Elijah, a short film responding to the tragic deaths of Elijah McClain, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and Breonna Taylor. The film examines how racism continues to disrupt daily life and psyche, serving as both an ode to Black lives lost and a meditation on systemic injustice. Awarded Best Producer at the Toronto International Women Film Festival. Visit the Film & Video page to watch the full short film.

Poster of film Heaven Reaches Down To Earth

Coverage and reviews of African short films featured at the 34th Helsinki Film Festival for No Niin Magazine. Click on photo to read full article.

A quote by John Lewis stating, 'Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America,' displayed on a black background with orange quotation marks and a yellow underline.

A selection of short academic essays about U.S. politics and governance. Click on photo to read essays.