Ishiki Studios

Our Values

Intentional

Approach our work with deep awareness and purpose.

Symbiotic

Collaborate with integrity to foster mutual growth.

Honest

Create with fairness, truth, and emotional depth.

Inclusive

Welcome diverse voices and perspectives.

Kind

Work with care, respect and empathy for people and the planet.

Impactful

Create stories that challenge, inspire, and transform.

Our Team

Core

Elena Omura

CEO & Founder

Elena is a director & producer, whose work to date has won 2 best director music video awards and raised funds for clean water projects in Cambodia. Trained as a director in Prague Film School, her background ranges from working as Director’s Assistant on major productions for Amazon Prime and Apple Vision Pro, to supporting documentaries shot in Japan, and working in sustainable development with marginalized communities in Ethiopia, Cambodia & the Philippines. For Elena, Ishiki is a lifestyle; one which consciously blends values, creative expression and purpose. This was the seed of the vision for Ishiki, inspired by and growing with Ishiki’s diverse collective.

Gabriela Takacova

COO & Co-Founder

Gabriela is a strategist with a focus on emerging technologies, international growth, and purpose-led innovation. Named among Forbes 30 Under 30 and Hospodářské noviny’s Top Women of Czechia for her achievements in business leadership in a startup space, she brings a future-focused lens to creative and technological ventures. At Ishiki, she shapes the direction through a deep interest in AI, VR, biophilic design, and biohacking - bridging innovation with intention. For Gabriela, Ishiki is a platform to amplify people and ideas working toward a more conscious, beautiful world through immersive films and experiences.

Mithila Joshi

Creative Services Director

Mithila is a media professional and visual storyteller with over 10 years of experience working in the APAC and EMEA markets. Her professional experience lends to creative expertise in film production, photography, brand building, and market research, having worked with clients like Pepsico, Johhnie Walker, Twitter, YouTube and L'Oréal. Formally trained in both photojournalism and narrative filmmaking, her strength lies in crafting authentic, compelling stories to help further brands. With Ishiki, Mithila fulfills her passion for helping brands that are doing good for the world. As Creative Services Director, she is the grounding force and guide for Ishiki’s creative direction and brand identity.

Emin Akyar

Chief Business Officer

Emin is a cross-sector professional, bringing diverse experience across event management, politics, finance, organizational development, and art curation. As Ishiki’s CBO, Emin combines strategic thinking with agile facilitation to deliver impactful, human-centered outcomes. Strategically leaning into his background as a financial controller, he is also responsible for shaping Ishiki’s financial model, together with our COO.

Samual Duckett

Director of Content

Samual is a writer and director with 10 years of experience in film production. After earning a degree in Arts with a focus on Film and Media studies, he gained recognition as a music video director and screenwriter, contributing to two award-winning short films in the U.S, and continued his studies in film at Prague Film School. With a passion for creating authentic, impactful narratives, Samual brings a global perspective and creative expertise to every project. As Ishiki’s Director of Content, he is the soul behind Ishiki’s written copy and a driving force behind our creative direction.

A Collective Vision