Shirley Frimpong-Manso to Debut Nollywood Film at Toronto International Film Festival 2025
Award-winning Ghanaian filmmaker Shirley Frimpong-Manso is set to make her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 with her first Nollywood feature, Stitches.
The film, produced by Chris Odeh under BRS Studios, has been officially selected for the prestigious festival, marking a major milestone in Frimpong-Manso’s illustrious career.
Reflecting on the project, the celebrated director said the story left a deep impression on her.
“I spent over a month in Lagos working on my first Nollywood film, and the experience was unforgettable. The story offered me refuge on my hardest days: a world of love, loss, family, and judgment that felt achingly familiar yet refreshingly new,” she said.
She expressed gratitude to BRS Studios for entrusting her with the production, adding that she looks forward to taking on more challenging projects and global collaborations.
Frimpong-Manso, founder of Sparrow Productions and Sparrow Pictures, is widely regarded as one of Africa’s leading filmmakers. She has written, directed, and produced several acclaimed films and television series, including Perfect Picture, A Sting in a Tale, Potato Potahto, Checkmate, and Contract, which won Best Movie at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards.
Her films are celebrated for their strong storytelling, polished production values, and authentic portrayal of contemporary African life.
The TIFF selection of Stitches not only cements her status as a trailblazer in African cinema but also underscores the growing recognition of African storytelling on the global stage.
