TEAM
DDB MEDIA is a multimedia cooperative comprised of young Black creatives looking to highlight and showcase Black and BIPOC stories. Through videography, photography and motion graphics services, we aim to share the stories that impact our community directly. We hope to inspire other youth with our work and foster a community of creatives.
Anati:
My name is Anati Manzoul. I am the Project director, video editor and mentor of the cooperative. My role consists of organizing tasks, supporting projects and communicating with clients. I am currently a media studies student at the University of British Columbia.
Manar:
My name is Manar and I am one of the film directors for DDB Media and a member of the graphics team. Some of my roles within the group include overseeing shoots, creating 2D animations for our video content, and designing posts for our socials.
Remas:
My name is Remas Elradi and my role in DDB is photography and videography. I like to focus on portrait photoshoots but also film for events and special occasions. I'm also a part of the editing process for photography.
Riem:
I’m Riem Elradi and my current role for DDB Media is editing all the videos we create. I also work on the DDB finances. However, outside DDB I enjoy working out and trying new activities.
Vanessa:
My name is Vanessa Wison, I am a part of the graphic design team at DDB Media. I focus on curating, and organizing new and current social media posts. Some of my hobbies include rock climbing and crocheting.
Fatuma:
My name is Fatuma Maki, I'm part of the graphic design team at DDB Media. I Focus on coming up with Instagram post ideas, help organize the DDB color theme and graphic designs for different projects when needed.
Saliema:
My name is Saliema Maki and my main role in DDB is the photographer and videographer. In addition, I am the co-host of our podcast “Black Girl Decoded” and also help with our social media. Through DDB, I learned to love photography and now I can safely say that it is one of my favorite hobbies.
Biraima:
My name is Biraima Nimir I am the audio technician for DDB Media and I am head of communications for DDB. That means I’m helping with interviews, editing podcasts and much more. One fun fact about me is that I love conversation and talking to people.