Habibata Ouarme (She/Her)

Habibata Ouarme is an emerging Canadian filmmaker. She was recently awarded a Canada Council for the Arts research grant for her next project, 1001 couronnes pour ma tête, a look at the history and culture of African and Afro-descendant hairstyles. She serves on the board of RAFIQ, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Quebec’s immigrant and racialized women. She is currently exploring ideas to bring her unique perspective to her first short drama.