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Xenia Matthews is an innovative film/visual artist whose work explores personal experiences of black womanhood, the body, and the soul —externalizing what often only exists internally. Her impactful work has been recognized by Filmmaker Magazine in “25 New Faces of Independent Film” and by festivals like Slamdance, Blackstar, and Sundance. In the future, she seeks to create immersive installation experiences.