Julius Amedume

Julius Amedume (born 6 June 1977), is a Ghanaian-British director, writer and producer. He is best known for directing the award-winning feature films A Goat's Tail and Rattlensnakes.

Personal life He was born on 6 June 1977 in Ewe, eastern Ghana.

Career He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree (BSC Hons.) in communication and technology. He was able to move to England after he was awarded a Toledo scholarship, where he completed his master's degree in directing fiction at the National Film and Television School. His first major film work was the short documentary Canal Plus in Belgium and France about the Cinefondation award at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival. In the meantime, he wrote and directed four short films including The Meeting, The Video Tape, and The Phone Call. In 2006, he directed his maiden feature film A Goat's Tail which was later won the Best Feature award at the 2007 Los Angeles Pan African Film Festival. Meanwhile, he founded his production company, "Amedume Films". The film won the award for the Best Narrative Feature and the Micheal Anyiam Osigwe Award for African Oscar for Film By An African Abroad at the Africa International Film Festival and 15th Africa Movie Academy Awards. In the same year, he became a member of The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2002 The Meeting Director, writer, Producer, Cinematographer Short film 2003 The Video Tape Director, writer, Producer, Cinematographer Short film 2003 The Phone Call Director, writer, Producer, Cinematographer Short film 2006 A Goat's Tail Director, writer, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor Film 2009 Mary and John Director, writer, Producer Short film 2009 Lorraine Director, writer Short film 2010 Mr. Graham Director, writer, Producer Short film 2010 Precipice Director, writer Short film 2012 Doctors Director TV series 2014 That Thing That Happened Director, writer TV movie 2019 Rattlesnakes Director, writer Film