Projects in genres: Woman Director

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A dramatic tale of the quest for residency in the United Kingdom.
Men and women from Africa came in search of greener pastures but met their nemesis as they go along. In this crazy pursuit of British passports, true love blossomed, and pain gained.

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A heart-warming pawtrait of therapy dogs at work, rest and play. Many people in the UK sought a dog during lockdown to get themselves a whole lot of canine love… this dogumentary may even provide some therapy to the audience.

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Zara, a schoolgirl in Karachi, shares a sensual dance video with her virtual boyfriend, who then blackmails her.
Official Selection Hamburg International Short Film Festival 2022

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Lisa, mid forties, has never truly left home. Stuck in an endless routine of cleaning and caring for her sick mother, today is tougher than most; she has missed the deadline on her final Masters assignment. Will she learn to establish necessary boundaries in her life before it’s too late?

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A modern twist on an old ghost story. A group of diverse young women resurrect an ancient club to help them change the world, only to find the original members are still alive, and hungry for new blood...

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Reverend Neil's life was once filled with frivolity and funk music. Now it's bingo and ready meals. So he decides to indulge his inner disco diva one more time.
Iris Prize Nomination 2022

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A 17-year-old hits breaking point and questions why he wasn't able to reach out for help.

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Continuing the story of aspiring film student Julie.
Official Selection Cannes 2021 - Directors' Fortnight - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Gala

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Both lonely for different reasons, Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s Slovakian tenants, whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness and Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. Over a lunar month, sparks fly and a deep connection begins to grow. However, the legacy of Ava’s past relationship and Ali’s emotional turmoil at the breakdown of his marriage begins to overshadow their newfound passion.
Enveloped in music and imbued with humour, ALI AND AVA is a compelling contemporary love story written and directed by BAFTA-nominated Clio Barnard (THE ARBOR, THE SELFISH GIANT, DARK RIVER).
Official Selection Cannes Film Festival 2021 - Directors' Fortnight - World premiere
Official Selection BFI London Film Festival 2021 - Special Presentation

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ANYWHERE BUT HERE is a metacommentary film about wanting to go places and see new faces, but being prevented from doing so by the pandemic. The narrator unravels a bittersweet resolution in the self-reflexive filmmaking process as we dive deeper into her dreamscape.

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In search of healing, a young woman returns home to Nigeria, the country of her birth.
Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2021 - World premiere
Official Selection Sundance Film Festival 2022

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Struggling to make it in a big city, a young artist finds herself retreating into the rose-tinted memories of the village she left behind.