Issa Shaker is an independent filmmaker with a passion for breathing life into untold stories. Over the course of his career, he has become widely recognized for his ability in generating viral content, as well as his coaching and consulting skills for up-and-coming journalists and online personalities.

Some of the organizations Issa has served with his media productions include the BBC, Al Jazeera, Russia Today, RNW Media, University of Vienna and University of Wolverhampton. Currently, Issa owns Shaker productions and is working on different documentary and video projects in Dutch, English and Arabic.
No matter the topic or scope of the project at hand, Issa is not afraid to get his hands dirty. Few things excite him more than the opportunity to explore themes of social responsibility, government and humanity. Issa strongly believes that stories are the best way to deliver the message. Together with his technical expertise and storytelling techniques, he offers the complete package.

Issa holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Indianapolis. When he’s not on set, he enjoys photography, traveling, cooking, and volunteering.