Amma Asante
Keynote Speaker: British Screenwriter & Director Known for "Belle" and "A Way of Life"
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Amma Asante Biography
Amma Asante is a British screenwriter, director, and producer, celebrated for her thought-provoking films that explore themes of race, identity, and social justice. Born in London to Ghanaian parents, Asante began her career as a child actress, starring in the BBC series "Grange Hill." However, her passion for storytelling soon led her behind the camera, where she found her true voice in screenwriting and directing.
Asante made her directorial debut in 2004 with "A Way of Life," a critically acclaimed drama about a young, struggling single mother in Wales. The film earned her the The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director, or Producer, establishing her as a rising talent in the British film industry.
Her next major success came with "Belle," a historical drama based on the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed-race daughter of a British naval officer raised by aristocrats in 18th-century England. The film deftly addressed issues of race, class, and gender within the framework of a period drama, receiving widespread praise for its elegant storytelling and strong performances.
Asante continued her exploration of complex social themes in "A United Kingdom," which tells the true story of the interracial marriage between Seretse Khama, the first president of Botswana, and Ruth Williams, a white British woman, against the backdrop of British colonialism, and "Where Hands Touch," a film about a teenage girl under threat because of her mixed heritage while surviving in Nazi Germany. "The Billion Dollar Spy," a Cold War-era espionage thriller, is her next film, based on the true story of a Soviet engineer who became one of the most valuable spies for the United States during the 1970s and 1980s.
Asante has also worked in television, directing episodes of they dystopian series "The Handmaid's Tale" and "Mrs. America," a historical drama chronicling the real-life battle over the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the 1970.
In 2017, Asante was named an MBE by Queen Elizabeth for Services to Film as a Writer and Director. She is a member of the American Academy of Motion Picture, Arts and Sciences and has twice been elected to the BAFTA council.
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Amma Asante is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Acting, Social Activism, Entertainers, Entertainment and TED.
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Amma Asante generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
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Amma Asante is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Black Heritage, Television & Film and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Amma Asante for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Amma Asante generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Ava DuVernay, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Regina King. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Amma Asante for an upcoming event.
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Amma Asante's 'Where Hands Touch' To Hit Theaters In September ...
Where Hands Touch, Amma Asante's new movie that will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, will hit theaters September 14.
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New Hollywood Podcast: Amma Asante On 'Where Hands Touch ...
One could say that Amma Asante's latest, Where Hands Touch is part of a trilogy of films. Before the Holocaust drama starring Amandla Stenberg, she directed ...
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British Director Amma Asante Talks 'Belle' & Diversity In Film
LOS ANGELES (AP) — British director Amma Asante knows how hard it is to get a costume drama off the ground — especially when it stars a black female ...
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How do I book Amma Asante to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Amma Asante for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Amma Asante, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Amma Asante or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Amma Asante for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Amma Asante, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Amma Asante are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Amma Asante, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Amma Asante speak about?
Amma Asante is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Black Heritage, Television & Film, Diversity & Inclusion, Acting, Social Activism, Entertainers, Entertainment and TED. -
Where does Amma Asante travel from?
Amma Asante generally travels from UK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Amma Asante?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Amma Asante for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Amma Asante for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Amma Asante or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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