Ghanaian filmmaker Mr Benard Agorsor is breaking new frontiers in the U.S creative industry, having emerged as the top of Ohio University's Research and Creative Expo 2026. The Expo, which is held annually, highlights student research, scholarship and creative works that are furthering knowledge and benefiting society. Mr. Bernard Agorsor is a filmmaker, cinematographer, photographer, and film educator with 8+ years of professional experience. He holds an MFA in Film Production from Ohio University, where he has also served as a Teaching Associate, teaching cinematography, virtual production, and Introduction to Film Production. Mr. Agorsor’s work has earned multiple distinctions, including First Place at the 2026 Ohio University Student Research and Creative Activity Expo (Juried Competition), a presentation he co-authored in April 2026.