Directing

Abdou Cissé

Place of birth

London, England, United Kingdom

Known for

Directing

Credits

7 titles

Abdou Cissé, a Bafta-nominated and award-winning writer-director from South London, burst onto the scene with his 2019 debut, SERIOUS TINGZ. Since then, he’s been dedicated to broadening the spectrum of UK storytelling.Notably, his BAFTA-nominated short , FESTIVAL OF SLAPS and directing on shows such as A24s DREAMING WHILST BLACK & BBCs GRIME KIDS.

Known for

Behind the camera

Serious Tingz poster
10.0

A short tale on the face of masculinity, portrayed by young men who grow up in inner city environments. Where the iconic ‘screwface’ is more than just an expression, it’s a matter of life and death.

Serious Tingz

2019

Serious Tingz poster
10.0

A short tale on the face of masculinity, portrayed by young men who grow up in inner city environments. Where the iconic ‘screwface’ is more than just an expression, it’s a matter of life and death.

Serious Tingz

2019

Authors of the Estate poster
NR

In North West London, two estates take their story into their own hands, asking what if a council house can become a publishing house in this tale of ownership, creativity, and the power of community.

Authors of the Estate

2026

Festival of Slaps poster
7.5

A Nigerian mother slaps her son so hard his life flashes before his eyes, in this humorous dissection of cultural stereotypes.

Festival of Slaps

2023

Festival of Slaps poster
7.5

A Nigerian mother slaps her son so hard his life flashes before his eyes, in this humorous dissection of cultural stereotypes.

Festival of Slaps

2023

Damage Control (Enough) poster
NR

The 5-minute action comedy lays bare a fraction of the daily struggles, obstacles and systemic stereotypes imposed on Afro Caribbean cultures. Centred on real life experience, Abdou Cisse gives viewers insight into grappling with identity and growing up in systematically hostile environments. Offering an alternative point of view to promote understanding that racism is not a problem to be solved by black people. Posing a simple question: When will enough be enough?

Damage Control (Enough)

2020

Damage Control (Enough) poster
NR

The 5-minute action comedy lays bare a fraction of the daily struggles, obstacles and systemic stereotypes imposed on Afro Caribbean cultures. Centred on real life experience, Abdou Cisse gives viewers insight into grappling with identity and growing up in systematically hostile environments. Offering an alternative point of view to promote understanding that racism is not a problem to be solved by black people. Posing a simple question: When will enough be enough?

Damage Control (Enough)

2020