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Phina is a seasoned Entertainment Industry Professional with a passion for visual storytelling and determination to tell the authentic African story. At an early age, Phina wanted to become a Producer, Director and Writer of her own films. With clear goals, a work ethic that is unmatched, and creative ingenuity, Phina Brooks has succeeded in making her mark in the Film and Entertainment Industry. 

As part of her final year project in the university, Phina wrote Missing Link a film she later produced and directed.  Missing Link was screened in theaters and festivals around the world and won many awards.

A pioneer of the Nollywood movie industry, Phina has worked on numerous Hollywood movies, TV commercials, music videos, and political campaign productions. Phina is passionate about telling stories that inspire positive impact and touch the heart.

With a background in Film and Television as well as degrees from the University of Calgary and Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, she now runs Phinchic Productions, a full-service production company. From working the camera to writing, producing, directing, and even acting, she is involved in every aspect of Filmmaking. Phina has also produced several feature and short films and premiered Nollywood Productions in Canada and the United States as part of her mission to tell the African story to the world.

Her work includes hosting and producing Motherland, a 6-part, pan-African television documentary series that aired internationally. In addition, she recently produced and directed a short film Terms of Engagement, starring A-lister OC Ukeje and has won multiple awards in festivals worldwide. 

Over the past 14 years, she has been teaching Filmmaking master classes to teenagers. Currently, Phina is the Host and Producer of The Phina Show, a television program that airs across Canada, a platform that she uses to promote African music, culture, and lifestyle.