My aim is to tell stories about the British Ghanaian experience with a twist. Putting my characters into different scenarios and exploring my culture with cinematic themes.
Kwesi Awotwi b.1992 is both a visual artist and film maker based in Hackney, East London. Kwesi started painting before picking up a camera. In 2021 he made his first short film 'Tree of Roots' before attending Met Film School to learn Practical filmmaking. Kwesi's aim as a director is to tell stories with an artistic frame of mind.
Filmography
Producer (4 Credits)
Dhat Gyal - Prove You Wrong2026
Music Video
Boy Nephron - Dance My Pain2025
Music Video
A Passion's Night Bloom2024
Short, Student
TREE OF ROOTS2021
Documentary, Short
Writer (2 Credits)
A Passion's Night Bloom2024
Short, Student
TREE OF ROOTS2021
Documentary, Short
Director (2 Credits)
A Passion's Night Bloom2024
Short, Student
TREE OF ROOTS2021
Documentary, Short
Acting (1 Credit)
TREE OF ROOTS2021
Documentary, Short
13 Awards & Selections
Official Selecion A Passion's Night Bloom
Inside Nollywood International Film Festival Awards Asaba Delta State
2026
Official Selection A Passion's Night Bloom
Rapport Festival London
2026
Winner Best Student Film A Passion's Night Bloom
London Director Talents Movie Awards London
2026
Official Selection A Passion's Night Bloom
Reffa Awards Accra
2025
Official Selection A Passion's Night Bloom
Los Angeles Music Video And Movie Awards Los Angeles
2025
Official Selection A Passion's Night Bloom
Worcester Film Festival Worcester
2025
Honoured Mention A Passion's Night Bloom
Africa USA International Film Festival Cannes
2025
Official Selection A Passion's Night Bloom
Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival Toronto
2025
Official Selection A Passion's Night Bloom
Accra Indie Filmfest Accra
2025
Award Winner TREE OF ROOTS
Poompuhar International Film Festival
2021
Official Selection TREE OF ROOTS
Leytonstone Loves Film London
2021
Official Selection TREE OF ROOTS
Aesthetica film festival York
2021
Quarter Finalist A Passion's Night Bloom
The Bay International Film Festival Morecambe, North West England
My aim is to tell stories about the British Ghanaian experience with a twist. Putting my characters into different scenarios and exploring my culture with cinematic themes.
