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Maya Okafor

Documentary Filmmaker

Synth-wave storyteller. 2.8M viewers in 4 months. Funded independently through Lenacore community.

2.8M Views
180K Supporters
47:22 Avg Duration
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Dev Patel Collective

Gaming & Philosophy

Where pixels meet philosophy. Building a movement around ethical gaming narratives and player experiences.

3.2M Views
12 Episodes
45K Members
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James Chen + KQED

Documentary Archive

Preserving analog culture in the digital age. Partnership with KQED bringing historical narratives to new audiences.

1.6M Views
8 Films
58m Avg Length
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