Nigerian actress and producer Stella Damasus is making waves as her debut feature film, Water Girl, gears up for its U.S. premiere at the prestigious Flathead Lake International Cinemafest in Polson, Montana. Running from February 14-16, 2025, the festival has showered the film with five nominations: Best Director, Best Actress, Best Original Score, Best Picture (Feature), and Best Montana Film.
Overjoyed by the recognition, Damasus took to Instagram to express her gratitude and excitement. “Christmas came early!” she wrote.
I am so excited about this project and can’t wait for you all to see it. Water Girl is about to shake things up.
She gave heartfelt thanks to the film’s cast and crew, calling their hard work the backbone of this achievement.
The film stars rising talent Moriyah Faith J, who earned a nomination for Best Actress. The hauntingly beautiful original score, created by Blessing Agu and Kasiemobi Udemadu, also landed a nomination, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship behind the production.
Damasus, who co-produced and acted in the film, emphasized how meaningful this milestone is for her career. She described Water Girl as a labor of love and hinted that the story will captivate audiences worldwide.
Fans and film enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the movie’s debut, and with multiple nominations already under its belt, Water Girl could very well be a game-changer in the international film scene. February can’t come soon enough!
