Farhiya Ahmed

Farhiya Ahmed is a Somali-Canadian Black filmmaker. Her interest in storytelling came from exploring complex narratives, social issues, and lived experiences of first and second generation racialized immigrants. Through her film, Ahmed wants to explore the untold stories of people in her communities and show a nuanced depiction of immigrants with specificity and universal themes. Her works include Sisterhood Softball, which premiered at HotDocs 2023 as part of the second series of Citizen Minutes. My Father’s Name was funded by the Canada Arts Council and the Winner of the MENA Film Festival’s national filmmakers grant. Ahmed is also a mother of 2, a wife, and an active community member.