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Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah

Ewurakua is a director, writer, and poet passionate about experimental storytelling. She infuses her work with the rich cultural influences of her St. Lucian and Ghanaian heritage, often exploring themes of ancestry, race, identity, and belonging.

Having collaborated with luminaries such as Janelle Monáe, Megan Thee Stallion, Serena Williams, Chrissy Teigen, and Queen Latifah, Ewurakua has honed a unique ability to work with high-profile talent while connecting with real people. This translates into engaging, impactful films that leave a lasting impression.

Her work has garnered recognition from prestigious platforms, including the Student Academy Awards, NBCU, Peacock, and the Raindance Film Festival.

Ewurakua's short film "To the girl that looks like me" was featured in the Scene in Colour Film Series and highlighted on Rotten Tomatoes, NBCU, and Peacock. Among her accolades are honours from Cinequest, the Toronto Black Film Festival, NFFTY, and the Tony Hawkins Award for Excellence in Sound Design.

Beyond the film industry, Ewurakua trains in Shito Ryu karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her passion for high-contact sports inspires her to capture the strength and delicate grace of bodies in motion through a cinematic and poetic lens.

When she’s not on set or in the dojo, Ewurakua enjoys camping, making music, acting, and voiceover recording.

Ewurakua is a dual Canadian and US citizen and has experience of shooting in both markets.

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Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah

Ewurakua is a director, writer, and poet passionate about experimental storytelling. She infuses her work with the rich cultural influences of her St. Lucian and Ghanaian heritage, often exploring themes of ancestry, race, identity, and belonging.

Having collaborated with luminaries such as Janelle Monáe, Megan Thee Stallion, Serena Williams, Chrissy Teigen, and Queen Latifah, Ewurakua has honed a unique ability to work with high-profile talent while connecting with real people. This translates into engaging, impactful films that leave a lasting impression.

Her work has garnered recognition from prestigious platforms, including the Student Academy Awards, NBCU, Peacock, and the Raindance Film Festival.

Ewurakua's short film "To the girl that looks like me" was featured in the Scene in Colour Film Series and highlighted on Rotten Tomatoes, NBCU, and Peacock. Among her accolades are honours from Cinequest, the Toronto Black Film Festival, NFFTY, and the Tony Hawkins Award for Excellence in Sound Design.

Beyond the film industry, Ewurakua trains in Shito Ryu karate and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Her passion for high-contact sports inspires her to capture the strength and delicate grace of bodies in motion through a cinematic and poetic lens.

When she’s not on set or in the dojo, Ewurakua enjoys camping, making music, acting, and voiceover recording.

Ewurakua is a dual Canadian and US citizen and has experience of shooting in both markets.

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