Paul Agusta
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
Credits
- 2024 ยทTHE RAGE, Blood From The Seaas Mafia Perdagangan Manusia
- 2024 ยทAli Topanas Resepsionis Hotel
- 2023 ยทThe Prize!as Presenter
- 2021 ยทMenunggu Bundaas Rama
- 2021 ยทRingroadas
- 2021 ยทPremanas Paul
- 2020 ยทJakarta vs Everybodyas Om Roy
- 2019 ยทImperfectas Pemilik Iguana
- 2019 ยทAbracadabraas Zakaria
- 2019 ยทGundalaas Politician
- 2018 ยทThe Returningas
- 2018 ยทDOA: Cari Jodohas
- 2018 ยทKenapa Harus Bule?as Papi / Villa Owner
- 2018 ยทBenyamin the Troublemakeras Kolektor
- 2017 ยทAll Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happyas Himself
- 2017 ยทThe Carousel Never Stops Turningas Pemilik Food Truck
- 2016 ยทSundul Gan: The Story of Kaskusas
- 2016 ยทA Copy of My Mindas Bandi
- 2015 ยทNayas Ben (voice)
- 2015 ยทThe Hijraas Paul
- 2015 ยทFilosofi Kopias
- 2014 ยทIn the Absence of the Sunas Davit