My African Aesthetic
6.1. Regina Ohiama Udalor: Nigeria.Norway artwork

6.1. Regina Ohiama Udalor: Nigeria.Norway

My African Aesthetic
S6 E101:06:00
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Discover how youth-led filmmaking is reshaping cultural narratives in Norway and beyond. In this episode, Regina Ohiama Udalor, producer & director at Peridot Films and founder of the Bragi Film Festival—shares her journey of building a sense of home in Norway while staying rooted in her African identity. Through the Bragi Film Festival, she empowers young people to tell their own stories, explore filmmaking as a career, and or as a bridge to cultural and generational gaps. Regina discusses how collaborative storytelling helps youth tackle personal themes like family, body image, and identity. Her unique approach connects kids from different backgrounds through shared stories and ideas, fostering empathy and highlighting their common humanity. As a film director, Regina blends traditional African storytelling with modern media, creating a powerful space for youth to express themselves as individuals while engaging in cross-cultural connection. Her film @The Lost Cafe was featured on Netflix and won the afriff Audience Choice Award Film 2017 This year another film «A warm Christmas» directed by Regina will be showcased on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the African Pavilion/pavilionafriques at the Cannes Film Festival.  @peridotent  @reginaudalor  @bragi_film_festival  https://www.pavillonafriques.com @pavillonafriques  https://bragifestival.com https://www.youtube.com/@peridotstudiosVisit our website or follow us on social media for updates on our work and opportunities to collaborate or support us. Support the showInstagram: @myafricanaesthetic  Website: https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/

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