Oluseyi "Asurf" Amuwa is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and entrepreneur who taught himself filmmaking through YouTube and online resources. Founder of Asurf Films Ltd, he has directed acclaimed works like Hakkunde, Kasanova, and Hell or High Water. His short film A Day with Death won Best Short Film at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. Hakkunde, his debut feature, garnered multiple international awards and is available on Netflix. Featured in Google's 'Africa Connected' campaign, Asurf inspires many by showcasing how digital tools can empower self-taught creatives. He continues to mentor aspiring filmmakers across Africa
Primary craft
production
Birth date
—
Latest project
3 Cold Dishes
Awards
1 wins, 3 nominations
Honors
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | AMVCA 6 | Best Director | Nominee |
| 2018 | AMVCA 6 | Best Picture Editor | Nominee |
Credits
| Year | Title | Role | SpicyMeter | NollyCritic | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 Cold Dishes |
| 2016 |
| AMVCA 4 |
| Best Short film |
Winner |
| crew |
7.0 |
2.3 |
| ₦53,190,870 |
| 2025 | 3 Cold Dishes | crew | 7.0 | 2.3 | ₦53,190,870 |
| 2019 | Kasanova | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2019 | Kasanova | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2017 | Hakkunde | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2017 | Hakkunde | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2016 | Elephant in the Room | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
| 2014 | A Day with Death | crew | 0.0 | — | — |
