Abdurrahman Danquah

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MFA Production Student

Professional Links & Recent Works

Abdurrahman Danquah is a Houston-based filmmaker, artist, and arts programmer whose work spans film, photography, and poetry. He uses visual storytelling to explore themes of identity, faith, and connection. He holds a degree in Media Production and is currently pursuing his MFA in Film Production at the University of Texas at Austin.

His short film 'Yardman' won the Audience Choice Award for Best Short at the Admit One: Analog Film Showcase, presented by Houston Cinema Arts Society and FLATS Film Lab. His earlier short, 'Iridescence', premiered at the Reel Poetry Film Festival and screened at Houston’s historic River Oaks Theatre. His photography has been exhibited at spaces such as Casa Luz and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Beyond his creative work, Abdurrahman serves as film curator for the Islamic Arts Society Annual Film Festival. He also continues to work with the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, collaborating with the Art of the Islamic Worlds department on cross-cultural programming.