Fatima Wardy

Fatima Wardy is a Sudanese and British filmmaker based in Austin, Texas. Her work delves into the impact of displacement on the African diaspora, examining moments of connection and dis-connection in the daily lives of immigrants. She directed the short film 'Hair Care' which is currently on its festival run, scooping up a SXSW Special Jury Award in the Texas Shorts category. Her forthcoming film 'White Musk' was selected for the 2024 edition of the Short Form Station Lab at the Berlinale Talents Summit.

Works showcased at MENA:

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A young Sudanese Muslim man's first night in America goes terribly wrong when he cannot identify the direction of the Qibla.