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Michael 'Middy' Ofori-Attah
Senior Editor
The Den Editorial

LOS ANGELES, USA // Michael ‘Middy’ Ofori-Attah has established himself as an exceptional editor with a sharp eye and keen attention to detail. His duality from being a Ghanaian raised in Toronto gives him a unique perspective. Focusing on the subtlety and nuance within each film, he finds little emotional cues that resonate with viewers and elevate the storytelling within each piece. He is often asked to offer creative direction and shepherd each project throughout the creative process to achieve the desired result. He has worked with outstanding directors like Douglas Avery, Hubert Davis, Jonny Mass, Joshua Kissi, and Travis Hanour that include campaigns for brands; The NFL, Gatorade, Montblanc, Delta, Carhartt, and Hyundai with agencies Wieden+ Kennedy, 72&Sunny, Anomaly, and Innocean Worldwide among others. His work has garnered Gold in the 2019 Cannes Lions, the 2019 Webby Award for Best Viral Campaign, and the 2022 Webby Award for Best Travel & Adventure Video. He is an esteemed collaborator with a phenomenal eye, who is constantly creating and developing stories quickly. His recent work with director Kelly Fyffe-Marshall on the short film OMI can be seen on Hulu’s Bite Size Halloween.