The Passions Project

Mo Ali Interview

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Mo Ali is an award winning director, working with some of the most innovative actors/artists/brands in the European and African entertainment industry.  His feature debut, the post-apocalyptic action-thriller "Shank", was released theatrically in 2010, entering the UK Charts at number 4 and has now been released in more than 15 territories around the world.  His second feature, "Montana", was a searing look at life in the underbelly of London. After appearing at the Sitges Film Festival, the most prestigious genre festival in the world, it sold to 30 territories and it went on to be nominated for Best Independent Feature at the NFAs and both Best Picture and Best Director at the Screen National Awards.  Mo is also a board member of British Urban Film Festival, patron of the East Side Educational Trust and mentors over 26 young London based filmmakers.