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Shirley Frimpong-Manso makes her debut at TIFF 2025 with Stitches
Award-winning Ghanaian film director, Shirley Frimpong-Manso has made her debut at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2025 with her new Nollywood film Stitches.
The film, produced by Chris Odeh under BRS Studios, marks Shirley’s first Nollywood project.
Sharing her experience, she said the story behind Stitches touched her deeply.
She explained that she spent over a month in Lagos working on the production, describing it as an unforgettable experience.
“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.
Shirley expressed her gratitude to BRS Studios for entrusting her with the project and celebrated the film’s official selection at TIFF 2025.
She added that she looks forward to taking on more exciting and challenging projects and collaborations across the world.
By: Jacob Aggrey