Yusuf Ahmed

Yusuf Ahmed is an Ethiopian-American documentary filmmaker, photographer, and communications strategist. Yusuf’s work in portraiture and film examines contemporary conditions of globalization and how it impacts the construction of memory, identity, and notions of belonging. He has directed, produced, and documented projects across Africa and South West Asia tackling diverse issues including migration, heritage conservation, agriculture, and disease elimination. He recently produced the short film The Fly Collectors for the END Fund in Senegal and is currently directing and producing his first feature film. Yusuf received his B.A in international relations and communications from Denison University.