Yvonne Orji joins Ghanaian Co-Production film “The Fisherman” as Executive Producer
Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, and producer Yvonne Orji has signed on as an executive producer for The Fisherman, the feature directorial debut of Zoey Martinson.
Orji joins through her production company, in & thru, lending her creative vision and industry support to the groundbreaking Ghanaian film.
The Fisherman, a whimsical comedy, made history as Ghana’s first Official Selection, premiering at the 81st Venice Film Festival in 2024, winning the Fellini Medal, Enrico Fulchignoni Prize from UNESCO.
The Fisherman follows Atta Oko, a retired traditional fisherman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he's partnered with a wise, yet sarcastic talking fish, whose purpose in Atta’s life is more than meets the eye.
Together, they embar...