Paul Agusta
Born: 1980-09-01 in Jakarta, Indonesia
Known For: Directing
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.
Filmography
2025
- The Butterfly House ... (Director)
- THE RAGE, Blood From The Sea as Mafia Perdagangan Manusia
2024
- Ali Topan as Resepsionis Hotel
2023
- Broken Fox ... (Production Supervisor)
- The Prize! as Presenter
2021
- Menunggu Bunda as Rama
- Preman: Silent Fury as Paul
- AUM! ... (Associate Producer)
- Pages ... (Director)
- Ringroad
2020
- Jakarta vs Everybody as Om Roy
- Abracadabra as Zakaria
2018
- Benyamin the Troublemaker as Kolektor
- Kenapa Harus Bule? as Papi / Villa Owner
- The Returning
- DOA: Cari Jodoh
- Daysleepers ... (Director)
2017
- The Carousel Never Stops Turning as Pemilik Food Truck
- All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy as Himself
2016
2015
- Filosofi Kopi
- The Hijra as Paul
- Nay as Ben (voice)
2014
- In the Absence of the Sun as Davit
- The Sun, the Moon and the Hurricane ... (Producer)
2013
- The Sky and Black Paper ... (Director)
2012
- Parts of the Heart ... (Director)
- Istana Kosong ... (Director)
- Lemari Kyo ... (Music)
- Who the fuck is Ismail Basbeth? ... (Writer)
2011
- The Last Time ... (Director)
- Why Isn't Peter Happy? ... (Director)
- The Game Kiss ... (Director)
2010
- At the Very Bottom of Everything ... (Producer)
2008
- The Anniversary Gift ... (Director)
2005
- Banyu Biru ... (Translator)