Yusuf Ahmed is an Ethiopian-American documentary filmmaker, photographer, and communications strategist based in New York City. Yusuf’s work in documentary portraiture and film examines contemporary conditions of globalization and how it impacts the construction of memory, identity, and notions of belonging. Yusuf received his B.A in international relations and communications from Denison University. He has directed, produced, and documented projects across Africa and the Middle East tackling diverse issues including migration, heritage conservation, agriculture, and disease elimination.
He recently produced the short film "The Fly Collectors" in Senegal and is currently directing and producing his first feature film "Love Belt." Yusuf's photography exhibition "Between Nostalgia and Dreams" is on view at the Africa Center in New York City from February 5th - April 27th, 2025.