Yusuf Ahmed is an Ethiopian-American documentary filmmaker, photographer, and communications strategist based in New York City. Yusuf’s work in documentary portraiture and film examines contemporary conditions of globalization and how it impacts the construction of memory, identity, and notions of belonging. Yusuf received his B.A in international relations and communications from Denison University. He has directed, produced, and documented projects across Africa and the Middle East tackling diverse issues including migration, heritage conservation, agriculture, and disease elimination. He recently produced the short film “The Fly Collectors” in Senegal and is currently directing and producing his first feature film “Love Belt.”
Award-winning documentary photographer Miora Rajonary, cinematographer Liza Gipsova, and producer Yusuf Ahmed believe in the power of visual art as a tool of advocacy to advance elimination of neglected tropical diseases. Join the END Fund for a viewing of the documentary short The Fly Collectors and hear their perspectives about how storytelling can drive awareness and action for the health of communities around the world.
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