Domonic "Domo" Smith, a director from Kalamazoo, Michigan, has over a decade of experience in narrative directing and five years in commercial directing. He honed his skills at his local cable access center and graduated from the Art Institute of Tampa. Domo has worked with major brands like T-Mobile, Lowes, Little Caesars, and Facebook, and collaborated with high-profile names such as Taraji P. Henson, Michael B. Jordan, The Weeknd, and Justin Verlander. Known for his strong agency relationships and high-quality productions, he approaches each project with the mantra, “I’m an Editor first, Director second.” A devoted father of twins, Domo creates inclusive and empowering environments on set, continuously pushing the boundaries of storytelling and innovation to leave a lasting impact on the industry.

Ron Emile is a multi-talented creative, filmmaker and journalist. Hispanola Productions, named after his Haitian and Dominican parents, is a media company Emile started because of his strong desire to tell nuanced stories.