Paul Agusta

Biography

Paul Fauzan Agusta (born on September 1, 1980, in Kampung Melayu, South Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and film curator known for his contributions to independent cinema. He is the son of Minangkabau literary figure Leon Agusta and Margaret "Maggie" Rose Glade, a feminist figure from the United States with German, Irish, and Welsh ancestry. After completing his film studies in the United States, Paul returned to Indonesia in 2003 and became actively involved in the national film industry. He is known for his belief that video has democratized opportunities for anyone to create in the field of cinema, emphasizing the importance of well-developed storytelling. One of his latest works is the film Onde Mande! (2023), a family comedy-drama deeply rooted in Minangkabau culture. In this film, Paul involved many local actors from West Sumatra to enhance the authenticity and cultural essence of Minang. He expressed his satisfaction with the performances of the local actors, who successfully supported the cultural elements of the film. With his dedication to showcasing local culture and his contributions to independent cinema, Paul Fauzan Agusta remains…

Directed

1. The Butterfly House (2025) — Director
2. The Game Kiss (2011) — Director
3. The Prize! (2023) — Director
4. Parts of the Heart (2012) — Director
5. Daysleepers (2018) — Director
6. The Anniversary Gift (2008) — Director
7. Why Isn't Peter Happy? (2011) — Director
8. Pages (2021) — Director
9. Istana Kosong (2012) — Director
10. Hantu Pamburu — Director
11. All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy (2017) — Director
12. At the Very Bottom of Everything (2010) — Director
13. The Sky and Black Paper (2013) — Director
14. The Last Time (2011) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Gundala (2019) — Politician
2. A Copy of My Mind (2016) — Bandi
3. Imperfect (2019) — Pemilik Iguana
4. Coffee Philosophy (2015)
5. In the Absence of the Sun (2014) — Davit
6. Jakarta vs Everybody (2020) — Om Roy
7. Abracadabra (2020) — Zakaria
8. Ali Topan (2024) — Resepsionis Hotel
9. The Hijra (2015) — Paul
10. Preman: Silent Fury (2021) — Paul
11. Benyamin the Troublemaker (2018) — Kolektor
12. The Prize! (2023) — Presenter
13. DOA: Cari Jodoh (2018)
14. The Returning (2018)
15. Kenapa Harus Bule? (2018) — Papi / Villa Owner
16. Nay (2015) — Ben (voice)
17. Menunggu Bunda (2021) — Rama
18. Ringroad (2021)
19. THE RAGE, Blood From The Sea (2025) — Mafia Perdagangan Manusia
20. The Carousel Never Stops Turning (2017) — The Food Truck Owner
21. Sundul Gan: The Story of Kaskus (2016)
22. All Is Forgiven, for We Have Been Happy (2017) — Himself
23. The Carpark (2012) — Pasangan di lantai 6B