Paul Agusta

Known for DirectingBorn 1980-09-01 (age 45)Jakarta, Indonesia

Paul Fauzan Agusta (born on September 1, 1980, in Kampung Melayu, South Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and film curator known for his contributions to independent cinema. He is the son of Minangkabau literary figure Leon Agusta and Margaret "Maggie" Rose Glade, a feminist figure from the United States with German, Irish, and Welsh ancestry. After completing his film studies in the United States, Paul returned to Indonesia in 2003 and became actively involved in the national film industry. He is known for his belief that video has democratized opportunities for anyone to create in the field of cinema, emphasizing the importance of well-developed storytelling. One of his latest works is the film Onde Mande! (2023), a family comedy-drama deeply rooted in Minangkabau culture. In this film, Paul involved many local actors from West Sumatra to enhance the authenticity and cultural essence of Minang. He expressed his satisfaction with the performances of the local actors, who successfully supported the cultural elements of the film. With his dedication to showcasing local culture and his contributions to independent cinema, Paul Fauzan Agusta remains a significant figure in the Indonesian film industry.Read more

Movies & web series

The Prize!

Banyu Biru

Imperfect

The Hijra

In the Absence of the Sun

Nay

Ali Topan

Coffee Philosophy

The Butterfly House

A Copy of My Mind

Gundala

Kenapa Harus Bule?

AUM!

Benyamin the Troublemaker

DOA: Cari Jodoh

Jakarta vs Everybody

Preman: Silent Fury

Abracadabra

Daysleepers

The Anniversary Gift

The Returning

The Game Kiss

The Sun, the Moon and the Hurricane

Parts of the Heart

THE RAGE, Blood From The Sea

Broken Fox

Menunggu Bunda

Ringroad

Pages

The Carousel Never Stops Turning

All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy

Sundul Gan: The Story of Kaskus

The Sky and Black Paper

The Carpark

Istana Kosong

Who the fuck is Ismail Basbeth?

Lemari Kyo

Why Isn't Peter Happy?

The Last Time

At the Very Bottom of Everything

Hantu Pamburu