Imani Muleyyar's portfolio

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Inside The Culture Trailer

Inside The Culture is the flagship documentary series of Imani Network, highlighting positive aspects of black culture to combat the negative stereotypes of black people in the media. The show is hosted by Imani himself and features uplifting stories from black artists and community leaders in Baltimore City.
Footwork by Fearless Dance Empire

The girls of Fearless Dance Empire use their breathtaking ballet skills to take them from the heart of Baltimore City to some of the biggest stages around the world.
The Community Center by Reflection Eternal Barbershop

The master barbers at Reflection Eternal Barbershop embrace their roles as safe space holders for the men in their community.
Built For This by YungTwoSeven

Neurodivergent music producer YungTwoSeven overcomes her personal struggles to help guide other artists toward success in the Baltimore music industry.

About Imani

Imani Muleyyar is an award-winning multimedia storyteller, educator, and arts advocate. He began his arts career by producing socially conscious music to combat negative stereotypes in the black community during the 1990s. This led Imani to pursue a profession in audio engineering, studying at American University in Washington, DC and opening multiple recording studios to promote positive messages in impoverished neighborhoods throughout Baltimore.

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Artist Spotlight

Musical documentaries telling intimate stories about Baltimore artists while also showcasing their talents.

Talbolt Johnson - The Art Of The Catalyst

Talbolt Johnson discovered a natural talent for dance that ultimately led him to a better understanding of himself and the world around him.
Kay LA - This Ain't P*ssy Rap

Rapped, singer & spoken word artist Kay LA seeks to dispel the myth that women have to flaunt their sexuality to make it in the music industry.
Shamar Rice - When Dance Is My Therapy

Baltimore club dancer Shamar Rice had to overcome challenges simultaneously on the dance floor and on the hard streets of Baltimore.

The Story Of Baltimore Club Music

Baltimore club music started a dance crazy that's currently sweeping the music industry and all of social media. Despite it's popularity, the originators of club music have mostly been overlooked. This documentary series shines a light on the people who created this music genre and the city that influenced it's unique sound.

Mighty Mark - It's The Sound Of The City

DJ Mighty Mark believes that the unique sound of club music is a byproduct of the living conditions in Baltimore city.
TSU Terry - The Only Baltimore Club Dance Moves You Need To Know

International choreographer TSU Terry explains what make Baltimore club dance so different from all the other dance styles out there.
DJ K-Spin - "That's When Baltimore City Got Worst!"

DJ K-Spin lets us know exactly when Baltimore club music took a turn for the worst.
Uneek - Who Really Brought Club Music To The Industry?

Promoter and community organizer Uneek argues why the residents of Baltimore need to be acknowledged for sparking the club music phenomenon.
DJ Ducky Dynamo - We Need To Preserve The Cultures In Our Cities

DJ Ducky Dynamo's campaign to preserve club music in the city led to the establishment of Baltimore Club Music Day.
DJ AyyMello - The King of Baltimore

DJ AyyMello overcomes self doubt to win the prestigious "King of Baltimore" title at the cities's biggest Baltimore club dance competition.

Our Story

Audio stories of everyday Baltimore citizens who happen to live extraordinary lives.

Our Story - Black Puppeteers

Baltimore comedy icon Sheila Gaskins tells us about the history of black puppetry and gives a first hand account on how puppetry can positively impact city youth.
Our Story - The People's Barber

Master barber Sundiata Osage reveals the correlation between black barbershops and black men's mental health.
Our Story - Mama Artist

Visual artist Nefah'titi Partlow-Myrick details the challenges she's faced trying to balance motherhood with a full time career in the arts.
Our Story - Discovering Dad

Spoken word artist Komplex seeks to build a relationship with his estranged daughter by deconstructing his family's history of abandonment.

What's Your Story

What's Your Story is a video marketing campaign for American University's School of Communication, outreaching to prospective students who have a passion for storytelling, conceived and produced by Imani Muleyyar.

What's Your Story Trailer

Launch trailer for the What's Your Story video campaign featuring stand out teachers, staff, students and alumni of American University's School of Communication, produced and narrated by Imani Muleyyar.
Chuck Lewis - The Investigator

Professor Charles Lewis, Executive Editor of the SOC Investigative Reporting Workshop, shares his thoughts on why training the next generation of investigative journalists matters.
Claudia Myers - The Filmmaker

American University School of Communication, SOC, Associate Professor Claudia Myers shares her passion for storytelling through film.
Student Spotlight: Mary Alice McMillan - MFA Film & Media Arts

Mary Alice McMillan is a storyteller and her passion for environmental documentary filmmaking is fueled by the positive social impact environmental filmmaking has on society.

Headstrong

Headstrong is a nation video campaign for NBC Sports addressing the mental heath issues that professional athletes face over the course of their careers. Washington DC segments were produced and edited by Imani Muleyyar.

Aaron Barrett - Headstrong

Washington Nationals pitcher Aaron Barrett relied on family to uplift him after a career halting injury dragged him deep into despair.
Russell Westbrook - Headstrong

Washington Wizard's point guard Russel Westbrook reaches back and uses his childhood monicker "Why Not?" as motivation to take on mounting challenges in his professional career.

UFC Connected

UFC Connected is an award winning international news magazine TV show for the world's leading combat sports promotion UFC, edited by Imani Muleyyar.

One Night In: New York City - UFC 268 | UFC Connected

Team ONX head coach Trevor Wittman gives his account of the historic return to Madison Square Garden for UFC 268, which included three of his fighters, Kamaru Usman, Rose Namajunas and Justin Gaethje.
TJ Dillashaw Breaks Down the Perfect Knockout | UFC Connected

Former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw gives a detailed breakdown of his signature moves ahead of facing Aljamain Sterling in the co-main event at UFC 280
Mackenzie Dern is Locked In on Becoming a Mom Champ

UFC strawweight Mackenzie Dern details how becoming a mother has given even more motivation in her fighting career.
Tyson Pedro Reflects on the Relationship with His Father | UFC Connected

Light heavyweight Tyson Pedro details the incredible bond with his father and how he has guided him through life in and out of the Octagon.

Highlight Fights

Highlight Fights is a collection of documentary shorts and broadcast programs giving insight into the controversial sport of mixed martial arts, independently produced by Imani Muleyyar.

Round Midnight Trailer

Round Midnight is a documentary series exposing the deeply personal motivations behind the men and women who risk everything to compete in the sport of Mixed Martial Arts.
Round Midnight - Matt Semelsberger

Matt Semelsberger was an extreme sports enthusiast who fell in love with the most extreme sport, professional fighting. After a crushing loss, Matt had to discover a better version of himself to continue on his path towards greatness.
The History Of Mixed Martial Arts

Documentary about the origins of the sport of mixed martial arts and how it became the fastest growing sport in the world.
Mike "The Hulk" Easton

Mike "The Hulk" Easton's love for martial arts at a young age eventually landed him on the biggest stage in combat sports.
Alejandro Zea - Heart of a Warrior

Alejandro Zea was coasting in his career as a professional mixed martial artist, until having a son motivated him to pursue success at the highest levels of the sport.