Adu is a London-based director whose work is rooted in authentic storytelling, crafting films that are every bit as entertaining as they are compelling. Profiling everyone from A-list sports stars to indigenous communities in the Amazon, he’s an expert at drawing out performances that feel natural and playful.

His mixed Ghanaian and Austrian heritage gives him a unique perspective that’s open and curious, shaping the way he connects with people and their stories. It’s an approach that’s led to telling stories around the world for the likes of Apple, WhatsApp and Channel 4.