Idil Ibrahim
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Idil Ibrahim | |
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إدل إبراهيم | |
Somali-American | |
Alma mater |
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Occupation(s) | Director, producer, writer, actress |
Years active | 2000s–present |
Website | www |
Idil Ibrahim (
Personal life
Ibrahim earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2002 from the
Ibrahim was in a relationship with combat photojournalist
She resides in New York and frequently travels worldwide for film projects.
Career
Idil Ibrahim, an alumna of the University of California, Berkeley, pursued her graduate studies at NYU. She gained prominence for her involvement in producing award-winning films set in various locations including Cuba, Serbia, Japan, Turkey, Somalia, Lebanon, Zambia, Kenya, Senegal, and Uganda.
One of her notable productions is the film Homecoming, collaboratively produced with Wanuri Kahiu and directed by Jim Chuchu. This project was part of the African Metropolis Program and was recognized in the Contemporary World Cinema category at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival.[3]
In addition, Idil played a significant role in the production and direction of the 4-part 'Behind the Scenes' documentary for VICE, based on the film Fishing Without Nets. This film garnered attention, winning the best directing award in the U.S. Dramatic Category at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where Idil also played a leading role.[4]
Idil was also associated with the experimental documentary Am I Going Too Fast?, filmed in Kenya and directed by Hank Willis Thomas and Christopher Myers. This project was part of the Sundance Global Film Challenge supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Her contributions extended beyond filmmaking. She served as an Associate Producer for the documentary Americana and was involved in projects like Laredo, Texas and Trece Años. She was also one of the directors selected by
Idil's dedication to social issues is evident in her work with organizations like Cell-ED, Gobee Group, and the
As an actress, she demonstrated her versatility in various productions, including independent cinema, commercials, and
Filmography
- Americana (2008)
- Trece años (2009)
- Laredo, Texas (2010)
- Homecoming (2013)
- Transit Game (2014)
- Fishing without Nets (2014)
- Sega (2018)[6]
References
- ^ "Cal at Sundance Film Festival". UC Berkeley. November 26, 2013. Archived from the original on January 31, 2014. Retrieved January 22, 2014.
- ^ Ibrahim, Idil (December 11, 2011). "Tim Hetherington remembered by Idil Ibrahim". The Guardian. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
- ^ "Nationwide Screening Series to Showcase Films from Travel Ban Countries". The Hollywood Reporter. March 16, 2017.
- ^ "Breaking Barriers by Breaking Bread with Refugees". March 29, 2017.
- ^ Maunz, Shay (May 11, 2016). "A Conversation with Idil Ibrahim: Filmmaker, Activist, Badass Woman". Glamour. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ Sega – via www.imdb.com
External links
- Idil Ibrahim at IMDb