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Ellie Foumbi
New York, NY

Avalanche official selection of 2016 NewFilmmakers New York! / June 18, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

Excited to have another New York screening for Avalanche, this time at the Anthology Film Archives on Aug. 3rd. Stay tuned for ticket info!

June 18, 2016

Shadow and Act covers Zenith's campaign! / May 28, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

Check out the article about my thesis film, Zenith, on the popular film blog written by Tambay Obensen.

http://shadowandact.com/2016/05/27/crowdfund-this-a-film-about-an-adopted-black-mennonite-faced-with-a-potentially-life-changing-decision/

May 28, 2016

Avalanche OFFICIAL SELECTION of the 2016 NY Shorts Fest!! / May 11, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

Avalanche will have its world premiere on June 2nd in Program 9 at Landmark Sunshine Cinema, NYC. 

Avalanche will have its world premiere on June 2nd in Program 9 at Landmark Sunshine Cinema, NYC. 

May 11, 2016

Search Party premiering at the 2016 Columbia Film Festival at Lincoln Center!! / April 17, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

April 17, 2016

Nocturne in Black premiering opening night 2016 CUFF at Lincoln Center! / April 13, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

SUPER proud to be one of the producers of this incredibly powerful film. Working with the talented writer/director, Jimmy Keyrouz was a dream. More to come from our collaboration! 

April 13, 2016

AfriMericans pilot is in the can. / April 6, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

Sadly, I had to run off before group picture. That's what happens when one tries to juggle film school and acting work. It was an honor working with this amazing cast and our producers Maureen Martin and Berka Ngong. 

Sadly, I had to run off before group picture. That's what happens when one tries to juggle film school and acting work. It was an honor working with this amazing cast and our producers Maureen Martin and Berka Ngong. 

December 31, 1969

Sold out premiere of How to Tell You're a Douchebag at Sundance / January 27, 2016 by Ellie Foumbi

Can't describe the feeling of being up on that stage with my director Tahir Jetter and our talented cast/crew. This is a dream come true. 

January 27, 2016

How to Tell You're a Douchebag is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival! / December 3, 2015 by Ellie Foumbi

I'm honored to have a small part in this film. It was a pleasure working with the very talented Tahir Jetter. 

December 03, 2015
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On Elle Italia’s Best Dressed List!

With Venice Film Festival’s director Alberto Barbera at the HFPA party.

OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL Venice premiere

OUR FATHER, THE DEVIL Venice world premiere with lead cast, Babetida Sadjo and Souleymane Sy Savané.

Me and my mentor Annette Insdorf at the Gotham, Venice FF and Netflix event

On red carpet with my producer, Joseph Mastantuono..

On red carpet with Joseph Mastantuono.

World premiere of No Traveler Returns at the 2019 SBIFF. It was a blast!

World premiere of No Traveler Returns at the 2019 SBIFF. It was a blast!

Shared Best Performance with Tina Huang from Xin.

Shared Best Performance with Tina Huang from Xin.

With my mentor Annette Insdorf at Telluride Film Festival after one of her infamous panels.

With my mentor Annette Insdorf at Telluride Film Festival after one of her infamous panels.

Opening Day picnic at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival. Had the most amazing time!!!

Opening Day picnic at the 2018 Telluride Film Festival. Had the most amazing time!!!

Zenith's Latin-American premiere!

Zenith's Latin-American premiere!

On the blue carpet in Bogota, Colombia at Bogo Shorts.

On the blue carpet in Bogota, Colombia at Bogo Shorts.

Had to share such a beautiful poster.

Had to share such a beautiful poster.

With Chantal Lian, Christopher Radcliff, Stella Meghie and Laura Gidrol at Champs-Élysées Film Festival Closing night party.

With Chantal Lian, Christopher Radcliff, Stella Meghie and Laura Gidrol at Champs-Élysées Film Festival Closing night party.

Phone Calls premiere with cast and creators, Bonnie Wright and Martin Cohn.

Phone Calls premiere with cast and creators, Bonnie Wright and Martin Cohn.

On the red carpet at the premiere of Phone Calls at Tribeca N.O.W.

On the red carpet at the premiere of Phone Calls at Tribeca N.O.W.

Attending the Tribeca Film Festival in style thanks to Sony Pictures Classics.

Attending the Tribeca Film Festival in style thanks to Sony Pictures Classics.

James Pickens, Jr. from Grey's Anatomy hosts the 34th Annual Caucus Gala Awards.

James Pickens, Jr. from Grey's Anatomy hosts the 34th Annual Caucus Gala Awards.

With composer Fatrin Krajka and writer/director, Jimmy Keyrouz.

With composer Fatrin Krajka and writer/director, Jimmy Keyrouz.

Holding the gold Student Academy Award!!

Holding the gold Student Academy Award!!

On the set of my new film, Last Day in Paradise, shot in Paris, France.

On the set of my new film, Last Day in Paradise, shot in Paris, France.

Honored to be supported by such incredible and influential women. #NYWIFT #MuseAwards #Scholarship Recipient

Honored to be supported by such incredible and influential women. #NYWIFT #MuseAwards #Scholarship Recipient

With Sharon Hope at the 2014 NYWIFT Muse Awards Luncheon.

With Sharon Hope at the 2014 NYWIFT Muse Awards Luncheon.

A selfie with Souleymane Sy Savane on the set of The Healer.

A selfie with Souleymane Sy Savane on the set of The Healer.

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Getting fitted for my next film. My costume designer Alina Uzlov did a great job of sewing this outfit for me. 


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