Paul Agusta
- Directing
- September 1, 1980 · Jakarta, Indonesia
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- THE RAGE, Blood From The Sea · Mafia Perdagangan Manusia
- The Butterfly House · Director
- Ali Topan · Hotel Receptionist
- The Prize! · Sabun Gemilang Host, Director
- Broken Fox · Production Supervisor
- Ringroad · Hamid / Neighbor
- Menunggu Bunda · Rama
- Pages · Writer, Director
- AUM! · Associate Producer
- Preman: Silent Fury · Paul
- Jakarta vs Everybody · Uncle Roy
- Abracadabra · Zakaria
- Imperfect · Pemilik Iguana
- Gundala · Politician
- The Returning
- DOA: Cari Jodoh
- Daysleepers · Director, Script
- Kenapa Harus Bule? · Papi / Villa Owner
- Benyamin the Troublemaker · Kolektor
- All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy · Self, Writer
- The Carousel Never Stops Turning · The Food Truck Owner, Executive producer
- Sundul Gan: The Story of Kaskus
- A Copy of My Mind · Bandi
- Nay · Ben (Voice)
- The Hijra · Paul, Translator
- Coffee Philosophy
- The Sun, the Moon and the Hurricane · Producer
- In the Absence of the Sun · Davit
- The Sky and Black Paper · Director, Writer
- Istana Kosong · Director
- Who the fuck is Ismail Basbeth? · Writer
- Lemari Kyo · Music
- Parts of the Heart · Director, Screenplay
- The Carpark · Pasangan di lantai 6B
- Why Isn't Peter Happy? · Director
- The Game Kiss · Director
- The Last Time · Director, Writer
- At the Very Bottom of Everything · Producer, Writer
- The Anniversary Gift · Director
- Banyu Biru · Translator
- Hantu Pamburu · Director