Biography

Ama Ampadu is a British-based film executive and producer whose career spans more than a decade, marked by a dedication to supporting global and underrepresented voices in cinema. She began her professional journey in the UK independent sector, working as an independent producer across both UK and international projects for over twelve years. Ampadu’s producing credits include Lamb (2015), the debut feature by Ethiopian filmmaker Yared Zeleke, which was selected for the “Un Certain Regard” section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival — the first time a film from Ethiopia achieved that honour. She co-founded the Ethiopian production company Slum ...Read More