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Paul Agusta

Known For
Directing

Known Credits
23

Gender
Male

Birthday
September 1, 1980 (45 years old)

Place of Birth
Jakarta, Indonesia

Paul Agusta

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

Directing

2025The Butterfly House...Director
2023The Prize!...Director
2021Pages...Director
2018Daysleepers...Director
2017All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy...Director
2013The Sky and Black Paper...Director
2012Istana Kosong...Director
2012Parts of the Heart...Director
2011Why Isn't Peter Happy?...Director
2011The Game Kiss...Director
2011The Last Time...Director
2010At the Very Bottom of Everything...Director
2008The Anniversary Gift...Director
Hantu Pamburu...Director

Writing

2023The Prize!...Writer
2021Pages...Writer
2017All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy...Writer
2013The Sky and Black Paper...Writer
2012Who the fuck is Ismail Basbeth?...Writer
2012Parts of the Heart...Screenplay
2011The Last Time...Writer
2010At the Very Bottom of Everything...Writer

Production

2023Broken Fox...Production Supervisor
2021AUM!...Associate Producer
2017The Carousel Never Stops Turning...Executive Producer
2014The Sun, the Moon and the Hurricane...Producer
2010At the Very Bottom of Everything...Producer

Crew

2018Daysleepers...Script
2015The Hijra...Translator
2005Banyu Biru...Translator

Editing

2013The Sky and Black Paper...Editor

Sound

2012Lemari Kyo...Music

Acting

2025THE RAGE, Blood From The Seaas Mafia Perdagangan Manusia
2024Ali Topanas Resepsionis Hotel
2023The Prize!as Presenter
2021Menunggu Bundaas Rama
2021Ringroadas
2021Preman: Silent Furyas Paul
2020Jakarta vs Everybodyas Om Roy
2020Abracadabraas Zakaria
2019Imperfectas Pemilik Iguana
2019Gundalaas Politician
2018The Returningas
2018DOA: Cari Jodohas
2018Kenapa Harus Bule?as Papi / Villa Owner
2018Benyamin the Troublemakeras Kolektor
2017All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happyas Himself
2017The Carousel Never Stops Turningas The Food Truck Owner
2016Sundul Gan: The Story of Kaskusas
2016A Copy of My Mindas Bandi
2015Nayas Ben (voice)
2015The Hijraas Paul
2015Coffee Philosophyas
2014In the Absence of the Sunas Davit
2012The Carparkas Pasangan di lantai 6B