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MAIA. A Mother of Nations

MAIA. A Mother of Nations is an experimental short film by Sara Dos Santos. Tracing a woman’s journey across oceans—carried by faith, resilience, and hope. This elegant account of a single journey holds unexpected alliances and unknown inherited fates - MAIA. Navigates complex Lusophone colonial systems to recount a history-shaping voyage through strength in motion.

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MAIA. FESTIVAL TOUR DATES

September 2026

UK Premiere at the Northampton Film Festival (UK).

Winner: Best Film in the Misfits & Mavericks. 

March 2026

USA Premiere at the Christian Arts Film Festival.

Winner: Best International Film & Best Experimental Film

Best Sound Nomination: Female Filmmakers Festival (Berlin, Germany)

October 2026

November 2026

Official Selection: Aesthetica Short Film Festival (York, UK)

Honourable mention from Video and Art Experimental Film Festival (New York, USA)

September 2026

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