ABOUT NATIVROOTS COLLECTIVE
NativRoots Collective is a video and photography production company specializing in music videos, short films, corporate and personal events, social media content creation, editorial, fashion, and music photography. From concept development to the execution of the project, we are excited by the idea of bringing your concepts, video, and photo ideas to fruition. Based in New York City, NativRoots was founded by two Haitian visual artists, Dave Renaud and Steven Baboun. they possess an unwavering commitment to meaningful storytelling, anchored in love for their homeland of haiti and their unique visual styles.
NativRoots has worked with clients such as Grammy award-winning artist michaËl brun, paul beaubrun, NAÏKA, and more. Let’s bring your stories to life! Contact us today.
Meet the Team
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Co-Founder
David is an artist, a filmmaker, and a citizen of many worlds. Originally from Haiti, his love for storytelling started when his grandfather, a passionate ghostwriter, would tell him stories, folklore, mystic tales, fables, and impart his wisdom from his life experiences.
Life has always been somewhat surreal through David’s lenses. When he stepped into the creative world, he easily connected with like-minded talented individuals from across different fields, all of whom had a story to tell. After graduating with top marks from the New York Film Academy, he worked on documentaries, indie music videos, skits, and short films - he has worn multiple hats during each project and always enjoyed the process, no matter how tedious. Most of his projects revolve around surrealism and holding up a mirror to society.
As a creative, his purpose has always been to disrupt the status quo, entertain, educate, challenge the norm, and reimagine conventions within entertainment. His primary goal is to contribute to the broadening spectrum of content that features people of color. He tells original stories that are relatable and highlight the power and potency of our minds, not only as people but also as storytellers.
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Co-Founder
Steven Baboun is an artist, photographer, and creative director from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, based in New York City. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Film and Media Arts and a minor in Education Studies from American University, as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Photography from Parsons School of Design. Baboun works in photography, video, performance, textile + multimedia installation, and design. Currently, Baboun is the founder and creative director of Studio Baboun, a creative house based in Brooklyn, New York.He additionally performs under the digital persona Marie-Claude, a Haitian comedic character developed during the height of the pandemic. Marie-Claude aims to connect with the Haitian community through humor and positivity, as well as highlight critical social issues in the community through comedy.