When you first experience the work of Rafiq Elbaz, it doesn’t unfold. It pulses. Scenes fade in and out like memory fragments. Silence shares the frame with the spoken word. This is no accident. As a digital content creator focused on experimental documentary, Rafiq builds narratives that echo the rhythms of lived experience.
Based in Berlin and raised between three cultures, Rafiq’s work focuses on identity, migration, and the way young people use media to reclaim space. His creator interviews often begin with a question about home and end with a collage of moving images, street sounds, and handwritten captions. For Rafiq, storytelling is not linear. It is emotional.
Rafiq’s latest series, Frames Unfiltered, premiered exclusively on Artramedia. The five-part original web series highlights creators across different cities who are using phones, DSLRs, and public Wi-Fi to document community, change, and self-expression. It is part visual journalism and part art installation. The series is designed to make viewers feel what it’s like to build a story from scratch.
“I don’t shoot with a plan. I shoot with a feeling,” Rafiq says. “Most of the people I film don’t consider themselves artists. They’re just living. But when you frame it right, their lives become art.”
This philosophy is central to Rafiq’s approach. His influencer portfolio doesn’t rely on polished aesthetics or viral trends. Instead, it highlights depth. These are moments of vulnerability, protest, and reflection. Whether filming an elder weaving stories in Morocco or a teenager rapping in a Berlin courtyard, Rafiq’s lens brings dignity and intention to overlooked voices.
His collaborations reflect this integrity. From partnering with NGOs on youth media workshops to hosting gallery installations of his video work, Rafiq embraces creator collaboration opportunities that extend beyond screens. His creator testimonials speak to the trust and respect he fosters with those he films.
Artramedia became a natural home for his work. The platform’s focus on creator spotlight stories and media content licensing made it easier for Rafiq to distribute his work without compromising his values. Through Artramedia’s digital tools, he has reached a broader audience, attracted funders, and inspired other visual storytellers to submit their own projects.
When asked what’s next, Rafiq keeps it simple. “I want to keep filming people who think no one is watching. Because someone always is.”
Rafiq’s work is more than a portfolio. It is a reminder that storytelling isn’t about who has the best gear or the biggest audience. It is about who’s willing to listen, to feel, and to share.
Explore his full portfolio, support his work, or connect for media partnerships through his profile on Artramedia.