Shilan Saadi is a Kurdish filmmaker and documentarian based in Canada. Her work focuses on historical memory, women’s stories, and social justice, highlighting underrepresented voices. Her films have screened internationally and are recognized for their human-centered and truthful storytelling.
Format: Unscripted Features, Scripted Shorts
Genre: Documentary, Women, Youth, Refugees, Politics, Drama
Location: Toronto, Canada
Best International Documentary - Female Eye Film Festival - 2025
Best International Documentary - Amicorti International Film Festival - 2025
Equality Feature Award - Jackston Doc Film Festival - 2025
Best Canadian Film - 6th Human-Environment Care Film Festival - 2025
Audience Award for Best Film, 1st Yilmaz Guney International Film Festival, Batman, Turkey, for "An Alley behind Our House" -2012
