October 17, (THEWILL) – No doubt, this is Salma Philips’ season as the talk show host, film and documentary producer has recently been getting international recognition and accolades for her documentary film, Shadow Girls, which uncovers the fate of the girl child and women in northern Nigeria. First, it was UNICEF making her an education ambassador so she can use her voice, her platform to raise awareness for girls, not just in northern Nigeria but in West Africa.
Then on Sunday, October 10, 2021 Shadow Girls won Best Documentary Award at the Venice Shorts Film Awards. The documentary has also been officially selected by two Academy Awards qualifying film festivals for the incredible job done highlighting the plight of the voiceless in northern Nigeria. The international film festivals are Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival and the Philadelphia Film Festival.
A detribalised Nigerian, Salma’s passion for film and television began in 2015 and at some point, almost gave up for feeling unappreciated. This prompted her to look inwards and not seek validation. Today, her hard work speaks for itself.
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