Hello.
A Somali-American director based in Chicago, IL, my work explores nuances in contemporary America from a comedic, yet serious tone with a keen interest in aesthetic eccentricity & pastiche-rich design. Deeply inspired by the stylistic experimentation of prominent avant-garde African-American filmmakers like Melvin Van Peebles, Julie Dash, and Terence Nance, my work breaks the molds of traditional filmmaking techniques to explore the delicate relationship between style & identity. Originally from Wisconsin, I utilize my unique American upbringing to reflect on modern Western culture from a rarely visited perspective. Recently, my film “A Sweetness of Lapse” premiered at the 29th Black Harvest Film Festival and won the special jury prize in the Milwaukee Film Festival 2024.