Odelay Films Bolsters Roster with Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah

Odelay Films is thrilled to welcome Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah to their roster in the UK. Based in the USA Ewurakua is multi-talented director, writer, and poet and is passionate about experimental storytelling. Her work is infused with influences of the cultures she embodies as the daughter of parents who hail from St.Lucia and Ghana, and her work often centres on themes of ancestry, race, identity, and belonging. 

Having already worked with Janelle Monae, Megan Thee Stallion, Serena Wiliams, Chrissy Teigen, and Queen Latifah, amongst others, Ewurakua’s distinct ability to genuinely connect with people translates to films that leave a lasting impression on viewers. Her commercial reel showcases Ewurakua’s work with global brands that include AT&T, Mastercard and Mango. 

Beyond her work in the film industry, Ewurakua trains in Shito Ryu karate and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Her adoration for high-contact sports fuels her passion for capturing people in motion, highlighting bodies' strength and delicate grace through a cinematic and poetic lens.

Her work has garnered recognition in the Student Academy Awards, NBCU, Peacock, and Raindance Film Festival. While she has received accolades from Cinequest, Toronto Black Film Festival, NFFTY, and the Tony Hawkins Award for Excellence in Sound Design.

Managing director of Odelay Prudence Beecroft commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah to the roster. Her work is cinematic, characterful and slick- it’s got such energy and momentum all tied together with pacey music that really lands a strong call to action. I can’t wait to team her up with some clients on this side of the pond to create some more spectacular work. Aside from her fantastic directing back catalogue, I was also impressed by her tenacity, she is hardworking and ambitious and I am really excited for Odelay to be a part of her future growth in the UK. Welcome Ewurakua!”

On joining Ewurakua shared, “I was looking to grow internationally, the UK specifically, and came across Odelay through the work and endorsement of a fellow director, a buddy of mine. He had nothing but incredible things to say about the team and after meeting them, I felt confident about making this my UK home. The Odelay team is passionate about building talent and eager to grow their directors beyond their reels, something I have been searching for."

Odelay Films is looking forward to launching Ewurakua’s career in the UK.