Hisonni Mustafa, a Guyanese American filmmaker, hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, often referred to as the most segregated city in America. This cinematic visionary creates films that chronicle the perilous journey of the protagonist as they strive to be loved, achieve financial security, and discover their significance in the world.
Since 2013, Hisonni has been the driving force behind numerous award-winning projects, assuming multiple roles including writer, director, shooter, editor, producer, and crowd-funding expert. The filmmaker's feature films and shorts have garnered accolades from over 100 festivals, including Cinequest, Hollyshorts, and Urbanworld, to name a few.
Hisonni's shorts and web series have gained immense online popularity, with over six million views and numerous award nominations from esteemed institutions such as LA Webfest, The VH1 Streamy Awards, Marseille Webfest, The International Academy of Web Television awards, and Marvel's Stan Lee.
In 2020, Hisonni's independently produced film, Take Out Girl, received widespread recognition, earning awards from The Bentonville Film Festival, Dances With Films, Ashland Independent, Cinequest, and Indie Memphis. The filmmaker's exceptional direction was rewarded with Best Director accolades at the American Black Film Festival and the HBO feature film competition at Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. Additionally, Hisonni was a semi-finalist for Gemstones Rising Storyteller Search, further solidifying their reputation as a talented and innovative filmmaker.
