Ewurakua Dawson-Amoah (uh-ray-qua) is a boundary-pushing director and writer known for evocative, visually distinctive pieces. Raised in a small New Jersey town, with Ghanian and St. Lucian roots, she brings a bold, culturally rich voice to experimental narrative and branded storytelling. Her work has earned accolades from Raindance, Cinequest, the Toronto Black Film Festival, and the Clio Awards. A Student Academy Award finalist for “To the Girl That Looks Like Me,” Ewurakua’s work as a director has been showcased on Peacock and NBC, while her brand experience includes (amongst others) Mastercard, IKEA, AT&T, and Lincoln Motors.
When she’s not making films, you can find her in the dojo practicing Jiu Jitsu, making music, doom spiraling, or camping in the woods with her trusted Chevy named Pistachio.