Dominic LuVisi is a Deaf creative visionary, filmmaker, mental health advocate, and founder of several media ventures. Born in Reno, Nevada, Dominic became Deaf due to a life-altering car accident in childhood. His journey from trauma to transformation has shaped his voice as an authentic, fearless creator who uses storytelling to inspire, educate, and build community. Dominic’s creative path bega
n early—acting on stage at just 6 years old, and by his early teens, he was already producing short films and vlogs. His breakout into the digital world started in 2014 with Our1stDeafLife (O1DL), a YouTube series that blended humor, raw storytelling, and Deaf identity. This launched a long-standing career in content creation, ultimately evolving into the foundation of his production brand, LuVisiMedia. He is the founder and CEO of multiple projects, including:
🎥 LuVisiMedia – A creative production house for Deaf creators.
💬 Deaf Schizophrenia – A mental health advocacy platform bridging Deaf awareness with lived experience.
🌐 Project – A bold online movement focused on Deaf hustle, identity, and daily vlogging. Dominic is known for his unfiltered honesty, sharp editing, cinematic flair, and relentless energy. He’s produced over 1,000 videos across platforms like YouTube, Threads, and X (formerly Twitter), capturing everything from daily life, mental health struggles, and Deaf culture to travel vlogs and motivational messages. Diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2021, Dominic became one of the few Deaf creators publicly documenting his experience with the condition, breaking the silence around stigma in both the Deaf and hearing communities. His commitment to realness, vulnerability, and advocacy drives all his work.
