Hey, I’m Omari, a filmmaker based in Atlanta, GA.

I’ve been drawn to the art of storytelling for as long as I can remember. Whether it was getting lost in a book or listening to the sweet sounds of a good melody, I have always been captivated by the way stories can make you feel. But what I love most is how all these elements: words, visuals, sound— come together to create something bigger than themselves. And that’s when I discovered the magic of cinema.

My journey started back in high school in 2015 when I joined the AVTF (Audio Video Technology and Film) program. I worked on everything from hard news to sports coverage. However, the moment that changed everything was when I was tasked with making a short film for the Atlanta Film Festival. My group didn’t win but that project gave me the push I needed. From that point on, I knew filmmaking was what I wanted to do, and I went all in—eventually earning a certification in Film & TV Production.

After high school, I decided to take my studies to Georgia State University majoring in Film & Media. I knew that it wasn’t your typical film school, but it gave me the space to sharpen my skills and get my foot in the door. Over time, I found myself drawn to cinematography—learning how to shape light, compose frames, and craft visuals that drive storytelling. I also began taking courses at the Georgia Film Academy, where I got hands-on experience with set construction, production workflows, and working on professional film sets.

For the past five years, I’ve been working independently and collaborating with other creatives— directing music videos, working as a director of photography for short films, and helping local brands tell their stories.