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VICTORIA

After losing her babies, a traumatized black woman approaching menopause takes desperate measures to become a mother.

  • Martins Samuel
    Director
    Blue Baby
  • Martins Samuel
    Writer
    Blue Baby
  • Martins Samuel
    Producer
    Blue Baby
  • Stella Damasus
    Key Cast
    "Victoria"
  • Camryn Lee
    Key Cast
    "Johnson"
  • Ryon Thomas
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Greg"
  • Nia Mukaj
    Key Cast
    "Ava"
  • Aileen Lawlor
    Key Cast
    "Ms. Sandy"
  • Deicy Campos
    Key Cast
    "Jane"
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 50 minutes 30 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    120,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Country of Filming:
    United States
  • Language:
    English
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
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Distribution Information
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Director Biography - Martins Samuel

Martins Samuel is a bilingual Nigerian Filmmaker based in Los Angeles, California. Trained in writing and directing at the New York Film Academy, Martins holds Valedictorian Award from his Bachelor’s degree in Education and French Studies, during which time, he won the maiden Literary Prize Award of the acclaimed writer, Elechi Amadi. Founder of Martins Samuel Foundation - a non-profit organization in Africa committed to the cause of helping people with vulnerabilities, Martins leads a film production company in Los Angeles, Martins Samuel Studios. He is the writer, producer and director of the films: ‘Victoria’ and ‘Blue Baby.’

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Director Statement

Victoria portrays the impact of cultural norms and societal expectations on women waiting on a child, African women especially.