am I the only one that didn't know Malia Obama was a filmmaker well she just made a huge Splash at doville Malia Obama daughter of former president Barack Obama made a rare and electrifying red carpet appearance at the doville American Film Festival in France she premiered her directorial debut a short film titled the heart earning her the prestigious young Spirit award dressed in a Chic Vivien Westwood Ensemble Malia admitted she felt a world wind of emotions excitement and a touch of nervousness her film created under the name Malia Anne delves into profound themes of loss loneliness forgiveness and regret the heart follows a man grappling with his mother's death and her unique final request Malia hopes her work resonates deeply with viewers sparking a sense of connection Malia Obama is not just stepping out of her famous father's Shadow she's carving a path of her own keep an eye on this Rising Star