THE SKIN
SHE WAS GIVEN
A short documentary exploring identity, beauty and belonging in Northern Nigeria.
STATUS
RELEASE
NOVEMBER 2026
A story about
identity, beauty and belonging.
The Skin She Was Given is a short documentary exploring identity, beauty and belonging in Northern Nigeria.
Through intimate encounters and visual storytelling, the film examines the relationship between how we see ourselves, how others see us, and the skin we are born into.
The journey so far.
DEVELOPMENT
01
RESEARCH
02
PRE-PRODUCTION
03
PRODUCTION
04
POST-PRODUCTION
05
RELEASE
06
In
production.
The cameras are rolling. The story is moving from research and preparation into the physical process of making the film.
This section will evolve as production continues — capturing moments from the people, places and process behind the film.
TARGET RELEASE
NOVEMBER 2026
Production
in frames.
A glimpse into the making of The Skin She Was Given.
Making the film
one frame at a time.
The production journal will document the journey behind the documentary — from locations and interviews to the people and moments that shape the final film.
The story
continues.
Follow the journey as The Skin She Was Given moves toward completion.