Awards and Nominations

Filmmaker Ilhan Abdullahi has garnered significant recognition for her impressive body of work. Her short film "Not for Us?" won Best International Comedy and was nominated for Best After Dark Short film , along with multiple nominations in the Canada Short Work Competition at the Whistler Film Festival. Additionally, her film "Unqualified" was awarded for Best Performance and the People's Choice Award. Her latest work, "Lifeline," has been selected for the Montreal Black Film Festival and featured on Short of the Week 2024, showcasing her talent for storytelling and exploration of important themes.