About
Joshua Akinwumi is a filmmaker born in Ibadan, Nigeria. He has written, directed, and produced several films and videos, including narrative shorts, documentaries, informational videos, and a virtual reality project.
With a strong interest in exploring themes such as absurdity, systems of control, love and relationships, religion, and family, Joshua draws inspiration from artists including Luis Buñuel, Michaela Coel, Charles Burnett, and Ingmar Bergman.
He is currently pursuing an MFA in Screenwriting at Columbia University, after having graduated from Cornell University in 2022.