Founder of Sanu Wara Studios
Paul Louise-Julie is a French-American filmmaker, writer, production designer and the founder of Sanu Wara Studios. His work blends genre cinema with political and historical subtext, drawing from African, Afro-diasporic and global mythologies.
He is the creator of Yohance, an original African space-opera IP and the foundation of the Ikoro Shared Universe, an interconnected Afrofuturist franchise spanning film, animation and comics. He is also the founder of Midas Monkee, an independent comic imprint specializing in Afro Fantasy and original mythologies.
Paul’s work is highly visual and design-driven, often serving as writer, art director and production designer, with a focus on power, identity and resistance.
Go behind the scenes with Sanu Wara Studios and discover how bold African stories are brought to life through animation, comics, and world-building. This exclusive 15-minute mini-documentary offers a rare look at the artists, creators, and collaborators behind Sanu Wara’s ambitious slate of Afrofuturist projects. Explore the creative process, challenges, and inspiration that transform ideas into cinematic worlds, and meet the talented people helping shape the future of African genre storytelling. An inspiring look at the passion, innovation, and teamwork behind a new generation of stories from Africa and its diaspora.
Be among the first audiences in the world to experience the theatrical premiere of Yohance, the long-awaited African Space Opera from Sanu Wara Studios. Co-produced with Canal+ and Federation Studios, this groundbreaking animated short brings the beloved cult independent comic to life on the big screen. Journey into a bold Afrofuturist universe filled with adventure, imagination, and unforgettable characters. Following the screening, join the cast and creators for an exclusive Q&A as they discuss the journey of adapting Yohance and the creative process behind bringing this ambitious vision to life.
