I am a filmmaker, visual artist, and world-builder based in Washington, DC, with dual degrees from Brown University and RISD. My work blends Afrofuturist storytelling with social impact, spanning independent cinema, art-driven research, and creative branding for startups and NGOs across Africa, the U.S., and Europe. I thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and love turning complex ideas into accessible narratives through film, design, and strategy, while championing sustainable creative economies and community engagement.…

Ann-Maree Quaynor

I am a filmmaker, visual artist, and world-builder based in Washington, DC, with dual degrees from Brown University and RISD. My work blends Afrofuturist storytelling with social impact, spanning independent cinema, art-driven research, and creative branding for startups and NGOs across Africa, the U.S., and Europe. I thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and love turning complex ideas into accessible narratives through film, design, and strategy, while championing sustainable creative economies and community engagement.…

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I am a filmmaker, visual artist, and world-builder based in Washington, DC, with dual degrees from Brown University and RISD. My work blends Afrofuturist storytelling with social impact, spanning independent cinema, art-driven research, and creative branding for startups and NGOs across Africa, the U.S., and Europe.

I thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams and love turning complex ideas into accessible narratives through film, design, and strategy, while championing sustainable creative economies and community engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Twi
Advanced
Yoruba
Beginner
Portuguese
Beginner

Work Experience

Project Management & Studio Coordination at Lukas Bentel Studio / MSCHF Agency
January 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Invited to assist the Chief Creative Officer with project management and studio coordination across interdisciplinary production, focusing on term-based projects, brand storytelling, and efficient workflow in Brooklyn, NY.
Project Management Analyst at The Akuna Group
April 1, 2025 - November 5, 2025
Collaborated with leadership on creative economy growth strategies, conducted market audits of international development finance institutions (DFIs), and led internal communications, pitches, and branding initiatives for Akuna’s ventures in Africa.
Producer, Director & Writer at The Prelude
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Spearheaded end-to-end production, overseeing pre-production, filming, and post-production while managing a multidisciplinary team; coordinated contracts, scheduling, and payroll to ensure smooth production flow.
Producer, Director & Editor at MAGENTA: A Tale of Two Worlds
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Directed and produced an award-winning Afrofuturist film from concept to post-production, managed budgets, crew payments, scheduling, asset management, and global festival premieres; developed marketing strategies that gained international press coverage.
Administrative & Leadership Internship at The Young African Leaders Initiative
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
Researched SME leadership development programs across Africa; supported the Head of Corporate Affairs by streamlining administrative tasks and coordinating high-level communications and events.
Research & Communications Intern at Berkeley Legal LLP
July 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021
Produced legal and socioeconomic research to support fintech and banking accessibility initiatives, translating findings into actionable client insights and policy briefs; created briefing materials for stakeholders.
Research, Policy & Communications Intern at The Nigerian Economic Summit Group
August 1, 2019 - August 1, 2019
Conducted socio-economic and policy research to inform national development proposals and creative industry frameworks; designed strategic marketing collateral and data-driven presentations for SME development and entertainment sector growth.
Research, Retail & Curatorial Intern at Alara Lagos
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Curated showroom collections and luxury brand showcases; identified new partnerships and supported event production and media research projects to strengthen brand identity and client engagement.
Corporate Law Intern at Clifford Chance LLP
November 1, 2015 - November 1, 2015
Supported daily administrative and communications operations within the corporate law division; drafted professional correspondence and legal memoranda for high-value international clients; improved cross-departmental project organization.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in International & Public Affairs (Development Economics & French Studies) at Brown University
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting (Film Studies) at Rhode Island School of Design
September 1, 2018 - December 1, 2024

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
    paper 'MAGENTA: A Tale of Two Worlds'

    Two West-African women grapple with the harrowing shadows of their colonial past as a mystical pink ancestral spirit guide shadows their every step, offering both guidance and torment.

    Inspired by Sean Baker’s ‘Tangerine’ (2015) and shot entirely on an Apple iPhone 12 Pro, ‘MAGENTA: A Tale of Two Worlds’ is an ambitious yet simple tale that seeks to reclaim the role of telling our own stories as Diasporic Africans. This project went on to win the ‘Best Experimental Film’ Award at the 2023 Ivy Film Festival.In the haunting metropolis of Lagos, two West African women grapple with the aftermath of their return home. As they confront the shadows of their colonial past, the film unravels the mental and spiritual descent of the protagonists, plunging them into a surreal odyssey of addiction, psychosis, depression, and schizophrenia. A mystical pink ancestral Spirit Guide shadows their every step, offering guidance and torment. Amidst the chaos, the protagonists traverse the labyrinth of cultural confusion and disorientation, mirroring their internal struggles. The narrative reaches a fever pitch as the spirit guide propels them toward a climactic reckoning, leading to their ultimate spiritual alignment in an African-Futuristic realm, liberated from the shackles of colonial history.

    The film is a result of an artistic collaboration between Angel Oduko and AMKMQ, with Oduko noting: ‘MAGENTA is an absurdist art film that delves into cultural identity, resilience, and the quest for freedom from historical shadows. In a homogenized Western world, post-colonial subjects grapple with remnants of traditional spirituality. MAGENTA conducts a genuine exploration of the modern by-products of colonialism on West African female mental health and spirituality. It prompts reflection on the potential mental and spiritual effects of the cultural disorientation resulting from colonization, considering its impact on our present-day mental, physical, and spiritual development. MAGENTA stands as an essential exploration of these intricate intersections, shedding light on the nuanced aftermath of colonial legacies.’

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