Malia Obamais making waves in the movie business.
The 25-year-old daughter of former U.S. PresidentBarack Obama, 62, is bringing a short film that she wrote and directed to theSundance Film Festival.
The project, which she created under the name Malia Ann (Ann is her middle name), is calledThe Heartand it will be screened as part of the U.S. short fiction films at the festival, perThe Hollywood Reporter.
The Heartis about a grieving son whose mother left him an unusual request in her will when she died, according toTHR.
“We hope you enjoy the film and it makes you feel a bit less lonely, or at least reminds you not to forget about the people who are," she continued about the project.
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Malia appeared on the red carpet at the film festival, which is held at the Prospector Square Theater in Park City Utah, looking chic in a gray maxi coat, white button-down shirt and black jeans. She teamed her low-key look with a gray scarf and brown boots.
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Malia previously worked as a writer on the Prime Video thriller seriesSwarm.In March 2023, Janine Nabers, a showrunner on that set, toldEntertainment Tonightthat Harvard-educated Malia was an “incredible writer” who “brought a lot to the table.”
“She’s really, really dedicated to her craft,” Nabers added.
This week, the Obamascelebrated the 60th birthdayof former first ladyMichelle Obama. On Wednesday, President Obama posted a beautiful picture of Michelle in a yellow sundress against an ocean backdrop and praised his wife of 31 years with an Instagram tribute.
“This is what 60 looks like,” Barack wrote. “Happy birthday to my better half — who happens to be one of the funniest, smartest, most beautiful people I know. @MichelleObama, you make every day better.”
TheA Promised Landauthor finished his post on a hopeful note, adding, “I can’t wait to see what this new decade brings you.”
Malia alongside the rest of the Obama family.Pete Souza/The White House via Getty Images
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Back in October, Michelle also paid tribute to her husband to mark their31st wedding anniversary.
source: people.com
