Ellie Foumbi

Ellie Foumbi

DirectorWriterActress

Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Ellie's work often explores pressing social-political issues within the African diaspora, aiming to shine a light on marginalized populations whose voices are seldom heard or included. Drawing from her experience as an actress, she crafts flawed complex characters who…

Director

Afufu(2026)
Black Amber(2024)
Our Father, the Devil(2021)
Home(2021)
Tales(2017)

Writer

Afufu(2026)
Black Amber(2024)
Our Father, the Devil(2021)
Broken Keys(2021)
Home(2021)

Actress

The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Sèyí Àjàyí(2024)as Dr. Constance Moumie
Black Amber(2024)as Amber
Paris is in Harlem(2022)as Michelle
American Thief(2020)as Camille Bernard
1-800-Lovable(2020)as Naomi

Editor

Avalanche(2016)

Production Manager

Clean(2015)
Beasts(2014)

Additional Crew

Uniform(2015)

Self

Past Present Feature with Marcus Mizelle(2024)as Self - Guest
Stage 5(2009)as Self
Independent Lens(1999)as Self
Evolution of a Criminal(2014)as Bank Teller
What Makes A Womanas Raven