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Daniela Matta

"A magazine-style portrait of a smiling young woman, Daniela Mattachang, for MDM Cohort 19. She is wearing a bright red V-neck top and a gold necklace with a small pendant. The editorial layout features grey, pink, and teal geometric blocks, with large stylized 'MDM' text at the top and 'W 2026' overlaid on the left. White text at the bottom right reads: 'WRITTEN IN STARLIGHT.' Her name, Daniela Mattachang, is printed vertically on the left side beside a barcode graphic."

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts in Film, Video and Media Studies and Creative Writing, Western Michigan University

Specialization

  • Video Production, Creative Writing, Multimedia Storytelling, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Content Creation

Biography

Daniela is a versatile video producer and writer with experience in video production, journalism, and social media marketing. She is passionate about storytelling and enjoys translating emotional, human stories into meaningful content that connects with audiences. Daniela is especially interested in creating work that leaves a lasting impact. Outside of her creative work, she enjoys playing guitar, writing, and catching flights whenever she can.

Why Digital Media?

I chose the Digital Media program because, as creatives, we constantly need to evolve with new technologies and new ways of telling stories. I’m especially interested in learning about emerging tools like AI, VR, and other new media technologies that are shaping the future of storytelling. I’m also drawn to the program’s interdisciplinary environment, where different types of creatives come together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. For me, it’s the ideal space to grow creatively while exploring innovative and impactful ways to tell stories.