Amma Asante is a renowned British filmmaker, boasting a plethora of accolades, including a BAFTA award, for her outstanding work as a screenwriter and director. Her impressive body of work includes the critically acclaimed films "Belle" (2013) and "A Way of Life" (2004),the latter of which she both wrote and directed.
As a former child actress, Asante began her writing career at the tender age of 23, securing script deals from both Channel 4 in the UK and the BBC. Her first film, "A Way of Life", garnered widespread recognition, earning her numerous awards both domestically and internationally, including FIPRESCI prizes and the prestigious Carl Foreman BAFTA Film Award.
In 2017, Asante was honored with an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) on the Queen's New Year's Honours List, in recognition of her remarkable contributions to the film industry as a writer and director.