RikshawFilms | About our branded documentary production team

Dominic is an Emmy Award winning director with a passion for stories that explore the nature of human resilience. With over 15 years experience directing and producing, his credits include documentaries that span the globe. Documentary filmmaking is a journey, and he loves the ride.

Dominic Howes
Founder + Director

Our Team

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Joel Weber
Founder + DP

Joel is co-founder of Rikshaw Films. Over the past 15+ years, he’s amassed a huge body work directing, shooting and editing everything under the sun. From TV shows, to feature documentaries or short-from brand videos, his unique and uncompromising eye brings a deep commitment to the aesthetic principles of visual narrative.

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Jodi Hemann
Executive Producer

With an ability to use both the left and right sides of her brain in equal proportion, Jodi is a type-A creator and entrepreneur who operates primarily from intuition. With over 24 years experience as a Producer in the commercial industry, Jodi has managed budgets of all sizes for a variety of corporations, advertising agencies, production companies, non-profit organizations and networks, including TLC and Discovery Channel. She believes in the power of collaboration to tell influential stories.

Bakar Elmi
DP, Director, Editor

Bakar Elmi is a gifted visual creator who uses his unique background to inform and shape his filmmaking. He loves harnessing the power of technology to craft his distinctive style of storytelling. Utilizing his innovative approach, he invites us on an impactful journey into self-discovery.

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With a background steeped in technical wizardry and field-tested film production, Brendan garners a natural talent for telling cinematic stories wherever they occur. Whether working on a short-form documentary, a commercial film, or a product promotion, Brendan has a unique ability to bring people, products, and their environment together into a seamless and compelling narrative. His work often features elements of human connection, bold cinematography, and handcrafted sound design which drive their stories forward.