Jarreth Merz is the owner of "Urban Republic" and an award-winning director, producer and actor. He is also known for his appearances in film and television in the US and internationally. He is currently developing media projects across Africa and finishing a documentary on the democratic process in Libya. Jarreth Merz lives between Los Angeles, Accra and Zurich.

Urban Republic produces content worldwide and is specialized in development, production and postproduction of documentaries, fiction, reportage, educational formats, advertising and commercials.