Akosua Adoma Owusu, a talented Ghanaian-American filmmaker, was born in 1984. Her films skillfully explore the complexities of identity, delving into the experiences of African immigrants in America and their triple consciousness. In recognition of her groundbreaking work, IndieWire has named her one of the six preeminent "Avant-Garde Female Filmmakers Who Redefined Cinema".
Her artistic prowess has been showcased globally, with exhibitions at esteemed institutions such as the Centre Pompidou, Berlinale, Rotterdam, Locarno, Toronto, New Directors/New Films (NY),and the British Film Institute (BFI) in London.
Akosua's short films have received numerous accolades, including the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Award for "Kwaku Ananse" and the 2019 Medien Patent Verwaltung AG Prize at the Locarno Film Festival for "White Afro".
In addition to her impressive filmography, Akosua is also a recipient of the 2020 Lincoln Center Award for Emerging Artists.
Represented by Andrew Farber at Farber Law LLC, Akosua continues to make a significant impact in the world of cinema.
