The work of our team spans the globe and all visual storytelling formats.
Brenton Gieser
Co-Founder + Director
Brenton Gieser is a film director originating from Half Moon Bay, California. As a first-generation, biracial Korean American, straddling space between identities, cultures, and class, Brenton aims is to craft stories that explore a nuanced yet grounded humanity through larger themes of inequity, healing, and the complexities of self.
He is the director of The 50, is a feature-length documentary that unveils the story of the first 50 men to become California certified drug and alcohol counselors while serving either life or long-term prison sentences. His branded work includes collaborations with Adidas, Facebook, Turo, Numi Organic Tea, amongst others.
brenton@lvlfilms.com
@brentongieser
brentongieser.com
Estevan Padilla
Co-Founder + Director
Estevan Padilla is a filmmaker and photographer from Eagle River, Alaska and is currently based in San Francisco. He started his career working on major motion pictures for Marvel, Warner Brothers, HBO, and numerous other studios. From there, he turned his attention to the commercial world where he worked as a commercial producer for many of the world's largest brands. More recently, he has shifted his focus towards work that aligns with his values, including socially conscious films and photography projects, having the honor to tell stories from countries like Liberia, Uganda, Mexico, China, and beyond.
estevan@lvlfilms.com
estevanpadilla.com