Adam Mbowe

Adam Mbowe was born in the USA, raised in Alberta, and is now based in Montreal, Quebec. As a filmmaker and video artist, Adam explores the boundaries of visual storytelling with a focus on digital formats, sociological phenomena, third cultures, satire, the spectacle, and screen cultures. Their work often takes a playful approach to social commentary and Black identity.

Adam is currently pursing her master’s degree in Cinematic Arts from Concordia University and continues to work in installations and short films. 

Supervisor: Alisi Telengut 

Thesis Film Title: I am Thinking of A Place 

Research Interests:

Experimental Non-Fiction, Animation, Third culture, Ethical documentary practices

Teaching/TAShips:

FMPR 432 (Filmmaking III)

FFAR 250 (Reading Arts Across Disciplines)

FMPR 441 (Writing for Film II) 

FMPR 441 (Writing for Film II) 

FMPR 432 (Filmmaking II)

Website: adammbowe.com

Instagram: @adam_mbowe

Favourite Films:

Chungking Express or Me (Dir. Wong Kar Wai) and You and Everyone We Know (Dir. Miranda July)