Liela Ibrahim

Liela Ibrahim is a broadcast journalist, producer, and documentary filmmaker with an MA from the University of the Arts London. She has a passion for telling stories that explore the human experience and the power of the documentary form.

Liela was born in Khartoum and grew up in a multicultural family, which exposed her to a variety of cultures and perspectives from a young age and shaped her work as a filmmaker. She studied film directing and production at the University of the Arts London.

Liela has worked on a variety of projects including short films, videos, and documentaries, and her work has been featured in festivals around the world. Her most recent documentary, "The Teargas Hunter," explores the contribution of Sudanese women activists during the Sudan uprising in 2018. The film has received praise for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of the women's experiences.

Liela is passionate about using her work to create meaningful change in the world. She has worked as a broadcast journalist since 2011, including for the BBC radio. Her first short film, "4.5 meters," was about the Sudanese cultural dress and its impact on the Sudan uprising. It was selected by nine international festivals, won the monthly and annual awards in Vancouver, Canada, and was nominated at the Golden Gate International Film Festival. Her latest film, "The Tear Gas Hunters," won multiple honorable mentions at the Milan Gold Awards, Florence Festival 2022, and was officially selected at the London Movie Awards 2022.

She is currently working on a new project about Anshun queen in Africa.

Liela is an inspiring filmmaker who is dedicated to telling stories that matter. Her work has been recognized for its unique perspective and powerful storytelling, including winning the "Best Short Film Documentary Award" at the Cannes Pan African Film Festival for "The Tear Gas Hunter.