When I started Berad Studio back in 2011, I had no idea what I was doing and really didn’t think it would amount to much. I just hoped to continue doing creative work after moving home to Hawai‘i and exiting “the production industry” when I left LA.
Let’s rewind a bit… After graduating from Loyola Marymount University in 2001, I worked for a company called Motion Theory. I started as an intern my senior year in college, landed a role as a part time production assistant post-graduation, stepped into Post Production support and eventually became their Post Production lead (without the official title). It was as much a time of building for the two founders Javier and Matt as it was for me. I really didn’t know what I was doing back then, but I knew I loved every minute of my time there.
Fast forward to today… January 2026 and I’ve been operating Berad Studio for almost 15 years. The industry has changed in almost every way possible and I often feel like I’m starting all over even though I’m 25 years into my creative career.
So what am I building? I honestly still couldn’t tell you, but in some ways, that’s the most fun part. Everyday is different. Every project feels unique (even if we’ve ‘done it before’) and my personal ambitions continue to evolve as I do.
I’m not sure where I go from here… More of the same? Something completely new? Whatever and wherever it is, I’m sure it’ll involve camera(s), family, friends and faith that I’ll be exactly where I need to be, doing what I love.