# Event Details - **Event Name**: Film Screening: Lifeline - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Written and Directed by Ilhan AbdullahiAbout this EventAlmas Art Foundation, in partnership with Kayd and with the support of SAAFI, warmly invites you to a special screening of Lifeline. Join us for an inspiring evening featuring Lifeline, the acclaimed debut feature film by award-winning filmmaker Ilhan Abdullahi. Lifeline explores the complexities of community care and the film follows a young Somali woman, who works as a youth worker and is assigned to a high-stakes case that forces her to confront her past in order to reconnect with her community.This will be followed by a Q&A with the director, Ilhan Abdullahi.Ilhan Abdullahi is a Somali-Canadian community organizer, filmmaker based in Vancouver, Canada. She develops character-driven stories that explore identity, belonging, and social change, with a particular focus on Black, Muslim, and refugee communities. Over the past few years, she has produced and directed multiple short films, including Dreamers, Not For Us, Unqualified and The Houseguest, while developing her debut feature film, Lifeline. Her work is grounded in community-centered storytelling and has been recognized for amplifying voices and experiences often absent from mainstream screen narratives. Beyond filmmaking, Ilhan is deeply involved in community work and public health research, having led initiatives that convene creatives, entrepreneurs, and community leaders across North America. She is the creator of The Somali Link Up, a growing network connecting Somali creatives and changemakers, and is passionate about building sustainable pathways for underrepresented storytellers both on and off screen.Host: Khadar Ayderus Ahmed is a Somali-Finnish filmmaker whose films have been screened internationally. He is best known for directing the feature film The Gravedigger's Wife.Language: Somali / English with subtitles - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/film-screening-lifeline/100002000576892339 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, business, health-wellness, art, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Kiln Cinema - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 11.55, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Kiln Cinema - **lat**: 51.54332309999999 - **long**: -0.2000048 - **full address**: Kiln Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Film Screening: Lifeline - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/77fca19542c6795b6c80b7d8e43b4721b130484382e3e8958624b037b67f9a5d-rimg-w1200-h774-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789502295 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Film Screening: Lifeline being held? - **A:** Film Screening: Lifeline takes place on Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 18 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kiln Cinema, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Film Screening: Lifeline? - **A:** Film Screening: Lifeline is organized by Kayd Somali Arts and Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Film Screening: Lifeline is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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