Halima Claims €738,000 as Naima Mohamud Makes History as Finland’s First Black Female Director
A Milestone for Somali-Finnish Cinematic Voices: Naima Mohamud's Historic Achievement
On a momentous day in Haugesund, Norway, Naima Mohamud graced the stage at the prestigious 2024 New Nordic Films event, illuminating the path for future generations of filmmakers. Her debut feature, Halima, secured extraordinary funding from the Finnish Film Foundation, not only marking her as the first Black Finnish woman to direct a feature-length film, but also exemplifying a transformative moment in the industry. Mohamud stood poised…