We tell stories that move people
We create visually striking, emotionally resonant films.
From branded documentaries to national campaigns, we blend cinematic craft with a collaborative, strategic approach that helps brands and organizations cut through the noise with stories that connect, inspire, and endure.
We believe the best stories start with real people and authentic moments.
Our studio exists to make work that is intentional, beautiful, and deeply human.
Guided by collaboration, integrity, and artistry, we aim to be trusted partners who elevate both the process and the final product.
We stand out
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Whether it’s a branded doc, a national spot, or a 15-second cut for Instagram, we start with people. Real ones. Complex ones. We believe even commercial work should feel human, not manufactured.
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We’re not here to make disposable content. We make films that stick - the kind people watch twice and still feel the next day. We believe in emotional gravity over algorithm games.
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Every project is a relationship. Every film is a collaboration. You don’t get a formula - you get a team fully invested in the process and the results.
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We move like a documentary crew. Think like showrunners. Deliver like a production house. We know how to tap into feelings, but we also know how to deliver for brands, platforms and stakeholders. Our work hits the heart and the brief.
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We’re not trying to be everything to everyone. We know when to be scrappy, when to scale, and how to protect the integrity of a story from first pitch to final frame. We’re for the brands who want real stories, told beautifully.
Let’s Create Something Together
Signature brand films
Documentary series & shorts
Episodic branded storytelling
Strategic creative partnerships
Originals, co-productions, and IP development
Clients & Collaborators
Contact Us
Email inquires
cat@catherineaeppel.com
Location
Hermosa Beach, CA