Meet the Filmmakers
Director
Diriki brings a thoughtful, informed, and strategic mind to Rogue Elephants. Influenced by his experiences as a middle school teacher, being the son of a school principal, and a lifelong commitment to volunteering in the community, Diriki has seen firsthand the need for strong communities and families.
By day, he is a seasoned corporate attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions, handling over $1.3 billion in transaction value to date. By calling, he is a storyteller, deeply committed to leadership, mentorship, and community impact.
As Director of Rogue Elephants, Diriki channels his belief in collectivism, forgiveness, and the belief that “it’s never too late to improve” into cinematic form. His contributions to this work reflect his desire to tactfully explore all the proverbial ‘elephants in the room’ with an eye toward ending generational community traumas once and for all. Through this film, Diriki brings clarity, discipline, and empathy to a story that demands honesty, candor, and a concrete cause for hope.
Diriki lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his 13-year-old dog, Queen.
Executive Producer
Darryl Humphrey II operates at the intersection of storytelling, leadership, and community transformation. With a background spanning nonprofit leadership, creative production, and strategic impact work, Darryl brings a steady, values-driven approach to every project he touches.
As Executive Producer of Rogue Elephants, Darryl helps shape the film’s vision with a focus on integrity, intention, and long-term impact. He understands the power of story not as spectacle, but as a tool for connection and reflection. His role on the film ensures that the narrative remains grounded, respectful, and aligned with the communities and experiences it seeks to represent.
Co-Producer
Rob Owens is a producer and storyteller whose work is grounded in lived experience, community insight, and a clear understanding of how guidance shapes outcomes. As Co-Producer of Rogue Elephants, he brings both creative perspective and operational discipline to a project that marks his second feature-length documentary.
Rob’s perspective on Rogue Elephants is shaped in part by his professional experience across Atlanta’s youth-serving and educational systems. He has worked with students from pre-K through 12th grade in both Fulton County Schools and Atlanta Public Schools, serving in classroom roles as well as administrative positions. Those experiences offered a firsthand view of how mentorship, positive male influence, and collective responsibility can shift a young person’s path long before outcomes are measured.
Although raised in a two-parent household, Rob’s own development was profoundly shaped by men outside his home — coaches, teachers, mentors, and community leaders who filled gaps, modeled accountability, and expanded his sense of possibility.