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Abdirahman Fiili at the Red Sea International Film Festival
2025 · Festival

Barni selected for Locarno Film Festival and Festival Cinémas d'Afrique Lausanne

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Following its Red Sea premiere, Barni continues its international festival journey with further selections in Europe.

Abdirahman Fiili at the Red Sea International Film Festival premiere of Barni
2025 · Premiere

Barni premieres at the Red Sea International Film Festival

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Fiili's produced feature Barni makes its world premiere, later screening at the New York African Film Festival and Saint Paul International Film Festival.

Abdirahman Fiili with the Emerging Filmmaker Award for Hopeless
2025 · Recognition

Hopeless earns the Emerging Filmmaker Award at Ateker International Film Festival

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Fiili's directorial debut short film Hopeless is honored with the Emerging Filmmaker Award, recognized for its emotional depth and honest storytelling.

Still from the television drama Arday
2022 · Television

Arday debuts as a breakout Somali drama series

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The television series written by Fiili gains widespread popularity, establishing him as one of Somalia's emerging screenwriters.

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