A Cornish X Cameroonian, multidisciplinary, award-winning writer, director & producer and part of the Google X D&AD â23 Shift cohort. Born in Germany, raised in SW England and moulded in London.
Founder of black x female led Maide Productions.
(named after the 3 generations of Cornish Maids who raised me)
My Work
It all started with a passion, for creating impactful and beautifully crafted stories; an unwavering determination to make things happen and a wild imagination, full to the brim with ideas.
I believe in the importance of representation in film, both in front of and behind the camera, as well as providing a platform for those whose voices too often go unheard.
Hereâs a snapshot of some of my latest fiction and non-fiction work; directed, produced and written by yours truly.
About me
Iâve always been drawn to storytelling, as a way to communicate and connect with others. Through the magic of stories, we can pass on powerful and thought-provoking ideas, dream of worlds weâll never reach, walk in strangersâ shoes and evoke emotions long forgotten.
Other things I love (in no particular orderâŚ) being in, on and by the sea, reading, theatre, live music, exploring new places, movies, kickboxing, youtube, long baths, longer walks, yoga, my son.
I have over 7 years of experience producing, writing and directing, in both narrative and documentary filmmaking and am always looking for exciting new projects to be a part of.
AWARDS & SPECIAL SCREENINGS
ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ WINNER- âBest Narrative Shortâ South London Film Festival
ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ FINALIST Carmarthen Bay Film Festival
ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ FINALIST Prague International Film Festival
ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ Special Screenings @ The House of Commons Windrush film event
ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ Special Screening @ Mayorâs London Borough of Culture film festival
ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER- âBest Youth Focused Short Filmâ (Audience Choice Award) OUT HERE NOW: KANSAS CITY LGBT FILM FESTIVAL
ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER- âAudience Choice Awardâ Pictoclik Film Festival
ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER- âBest Shortâ âBest Messageâ âBest Directorâ â TOP INDIE FILM AWARDS
ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER âBest Messageâ TOP INDIE FILM AWARDS
ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ Special screening @ Bromleyâs 1st LGBT Film Festival
ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ SEMI- FINALIST- KINO LONDON PRESENTS "The People's Film Festival"
ă°ď¸âThe Contractâ Honourable Mention: Duo- LOS ANGELES FILM AWARDS 2018
ă°ď¸âWorld, meet Anne.â NOMINATED- âBest Screenplayâ LONDON SCREENWRITERS FESTIVAL
ă°ď¸âWorld, meet Anne.â WINNER- Impact50
ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ WINNER- âBest Narrative Shortâ South London Film Festival ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ FINALIST Carmarthen Bay Film Festival ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ FINALIST Prague International Film Festival ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ Special Screenings @ The House of Commons Windrush film event ă°ď¸âThe Pie Shopâ Special Screening @ Mayorâs London Borough of Culture film festival ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER- âBest Youth Focused Short Filmâ (Audience Choice Award) OUT HERE NOW: KANSAS CITY LGBT FILM FESTIVAL ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER- âAudience Choice Awardâ Pictoclik Film Festival ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER- âBest Shortâ âBest Messageâ âBest Directorâ â TOP INDIE FILM AWARDS ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ WINNER âBest Messageâ TOP INDIE FILM AWARDS ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ Special screening @ Bromleyâs 1st LGBT Film Festival ă°ď¸âMy Grandson, Charlotteâ SEMI- FINALIST- KINO LONDON PRESENTS "The People's Film Festival" ă°ď¸âThe Contractâ Honourable Mention: Duo- LOS ANGELES FILM AWARDS 2018 ă°ď¸âWorld, meet Anne.â NOMINATED- âBest Screenplayâ LONDON SCREENWRITERS FESTIVAL ă°ď¸âWorld, meet Anne.â WINNER- Impact50
Let me introduce myself
in 64 seconds
We are a cohort of 20 creatives, who worked alongside and were trained by a wide range of top industry professionals. We were given 3 live briefs from Adidas London, Diageo and AirBnB. My main contributions to my teams was providing the insights used in all three projects, copywriting, art direction, video production and research. We then pitched to the teams at Adidas, Diageo and AirBnB and received positive feedback from all 3 companies. I made a large number of industry connections throughout my time at D&AD, who Iâve maintained great relationships with during the programme and beyond.