Jesse Kuba

Jesse Kuba is a passionate writer/director, who uses cinema to shed light on the beauty and the battles of immigrants and diverse communities. He was born and raised in the live wire city of Lagos, Nigeria. He migrated to San Francisco at the age of 17 to pursue his love of cinema. His transatlantic journey has all led Jesse to a career as a storyteller. He has a unique perspective on how we see each other, and a fervent belief in the importance of seeing indigenous stories on the big screen. Jesse self-funded his debut feature film “The Moon is in Aquarius'' in 2025. The film acquired distribution after its film festival run, and is currently available on Amazon prime and tubi. Jesse Kuba’s latest short film premiered at the Bravemaker Film Festival in July 2026.