Alfons Adetuyi is a renowned and accomplished producer and director, celebrated for his remarkable ability to create captivating cross-cultural films and television series that have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.
Recently, Alfons directed the highly acclaimed romantic comedy, LOVE JACKED, featuring a talented ensemble cast comprising Amber Stevens West, Shamier Anderson, Keith David, Mike Epps, Lyriq Bent, Angela Gibbs, Demetrius Grosse, Nicole Lyn, and the legendary Marla Gibbs.
Since its premiere at the 2018 Pan-Africa Film Festival, the film has enjoyed an impressive festival run, collecting numerous awards and accolades, including the Pan African Film Festival's Programmers Narrative Feature Award, Best Feature at the Roxbury Festival, and the Healthy Planet Audience Award.
Prior to LOVE JACKED, Alfons' notable feature film was HIGH CHICAGO, starring Colin Salmon. During its festival tour, the film received both the Audience Choice Award and Best Canadian Feature at the ReelWorld Film Festival, and was also nominated for an AMMA award in Nigeria and a FESPACO award in Ouagadougou.
Critics have praised HIGH CHICAGO as "compelling and well crafted," with LA Weekly noting that "the story pulls you in." The film had a successful run on the festival circuit and was subsequently released by Netflix in the US in the fall of 2015.
Alfons' impressive body of work has earned him recognition from various prominent platforms, including IndieWire's 'Shadow and Act' Black Filmmakers to Watch and a spot on the 2018 list of Top 30 Black Directors.
