Daniel Kofi Ewusie is a Ghanaian film director, producer and actor. He is most known for his role as the producer and director of the Ghanaian television series Jamestown Fisherman.[1]
Career
editEwusie started working in films shooting music videos. He was among the crew that directed Becca's "African Woman" music video in 2013.[2]
In 2011, he produced and directed his first TV Show Jamestown Fisherman, which starred Psalm Adjeteyfio.[3] Jamestown Fisherman is a classical comedy drama series based on the lives of people of Jamestown, a fishing community in Ghana.
In 2019, he directed Kasoa Trotro, a TV show about road safety issues in Ghana with lead actor Funny Face. During a set, lead actor Funny Face was attacked by a police officer.[4] This led to a debate on social media about the role of the police in the Ghanaian road safety initiative, highlighting corruption and driver intimidation by traffic officers.
In 2023, he directed and released a short film Otokunor, which starred Fred Amugi. It tells a story of a boy in a fishing community, whose father was against his decision to quit fishing in favour of a formal education. It was selected and shown at the Black Star Film Festival, The Toronto International Nollywood Festival, The Orlando Urban Film Festival and the Kano International Film Festival.[5]
Impact
editDaniel directs and produces most of his TV shows in Ga Language. This had led to the promotion and preservation of the local language.[6] His show Jamestown Fisherman highlighted Jamestown as a cultural and historical destination, setting the pace for the organization and success of the Chalewote Festival.
Awards and recognition
editDaniel's series Kasoa Trotro received a nomination at the 2021 Ghana Movie Awards in the Best Directed Series category, but lost out to Shirley Frimpong Manso.[7]
His short-film Otokunor, won the Best Short Film at the Independent Short Awards[8][9] and won the same category at the Orlando Urban Film Festival[10]
References
edit- ^ Africa, Daily Guide (2014-09-16). "There is a lot to be done in Ghana movies | News Ghana". newsghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ "GhanaWeb Blog: Becca To Release 'African Woman' Video On Friday". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2023-10-14.
- ^ ""James Town Fisherman TV series has come to stay"". GhanaWeb. 2014-09-16. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ "Policeman attacks Funny Face whilst shooting Kasoa Trotro series". GhanaWeb. 2019-07-22. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ Mkhize, Nonku (2023-07-04). "'Otokunor' Ghanaian Film To Showcase At Four International Film Festival". Broadcast Media Africa (BMA). Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ "Juliet Asante advocates for the Ghanaian story to be told to the world through film". Zed Multimedia. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ GhanaSummary. "Ghana Movie Awards: Full list of winners for series". GhanaSummary. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
- ^ GhanaSummary. "Otokunor, A Ga Short Film Wins Big At Independent Short Awards 2023 In Los Angeles". GhanaSummary. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Awards, Independent Shorts (2023-06-22). "Otokunor". Independent Shorts Awards. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2023-09-05). ""We thank God": Ghanaian crew wins Best Short Film award in US, peeps excited". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-10-16.