Rami Rivera Frankl is a DGA Director, Producer, Entertainment Technologist, Executive, Strategic Advisor, Lecturer, and Author with extensive experience in strategic planning and complex problem-solving for businesses and governments globally.
Appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina M. Raimondo, he serves on the District Export Council of Southern California (DECSC) and chairs its Media & Entertainment Committee, fostering collaboration between the U.S. Department of Commerce, Southern California Entertainment Companies, and the international community.
As Co-Chair Emeritus of the Directors Guild of America's Latino Committee, Rami worked with his fellow members to champion inclusion and diversity in Hollywood and the Directors Guild of America.
A pioneer in home entertainment, he contributed to video compression and DVD authoring technologies at Universal Studios’ Digital Media Lab. He co-founded HobokenWest Digital Media, producing over 500 DVD projects for major studios and corporations.
Rami later founded DragonTree Media and produced the "City of Gardens" feature film in Lima, Peru, with the help of the Department of Commerce. In 2018, he established DragonTree Media + Technologies, consulting in entertainment, media, technology, international relations, and trade.
He holds an MBA from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and advises the Institute of Entertainment, Media, Sports & Culture.
Passionate about human rights, equality, and digital accessibility, Rami actively volunteers and serves on boards of non-profits. organizations organizations. Council..More...