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Ferdosa Abdi-Critic

Ferdosa Abdi

Critic

July, 2021
The Addams Family
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Author Details

Ferdosa (she/her) is a lifelong student of cinema. She dreams of being a film festival programmer and is working towards that goal by consuming many films every week. Cinema is a window into people's lives from various walks of life. It expands the imagination and connects us all.

Industry Focus

After attending the Toronto International Film Festival a few years ago, Ferdosa instantly fell in love with the environment and mission of film festivals. While she works towards becoming a festival programmer, she remains involved with film and television to keep her interest alive and expand her experiences. 

Favorite Media

From a young age, Ferdosa knew that film was her future. Blade Runner was the first movie she watched as a young child, and it made her wonder, "How was this made?" "Who made this?" and "What are they trying to say?" Ferdosa's favourite films include Addams Family ValuesPan's LabyrinthBlade Runner, and Emma.

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