Meet the Team
Dedication. Integrity. Passion.
We pride ourselves on leading our crew with excellence, integrity, and kindness.
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Kealani Kitaura
Founder & Executive Producer
Producer . Actor . Director
Kealani is a Bay Area and Los Angeles based filmmaker, producer, and actor focused on intimate, character driven stories that bridge cultures and perspectives. Through her company, Tiny Rabbit Productions, founded in 2017, she has developed and produced 40+ short films and wrapped her second feature in May 2025. Her work explores themes of family, identity, and belonging, with a commitment to elevating underrepresented voices in independent cinema. She also starred as a lead actor in the feature film, Kintsukuroi, bringing a performer’s insight to her work behind the camera.

Ronan Arthur
Founder & Director of Creative Strategy
Actor . Director . 1st AD
Ronan is a Los Angeles–based filmmaker, actor (Euphoria, Duster), director and assistant director (Another) whose work blends dark comedy, character-driven stories, and surreal elements. He has previously directed/written the short films Peel (2017) and Parallel Process (2025) and the short documentary Monrovia (2022). Ronan holds a PhD from Stanford University in epidemiology.
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Andy Chen
Founder & Creative Director
Director . Director of Photography
Andy Chen is a director and cinematographer from the Bay Area, where he began his career directing music videos and short films. After moving to Los Angeles, he founded several Cinepacks studios, including one equipped with an industry-standard video wall. Known for his bold visual style and inventive storytelling, Andy has created multiple viral horror shorts, including Fiona, which was featured in Rolling Stone. His most recent work, the feature film Another, stars Bob Morley, India de Beaufort, and Doug Jones, and further cements his place as an emerging voice in genre filmmaking. He also directed The Spider, a chilling reimagining of the Spiderman mythos starring Chandler Riggs.

Alex Ajayi
Partner Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Alex Ajayi is a cinematographer whose visual storytelling is shaped by his Nigerian and Mexican heritage. With a background in lighting, he has a deep understanding of atmosphere and composition, bringing both technical precision and emotional depth to his work. He has collaborated with brands like Leica, SoFi, and The New York Times, crafting striking visuals across commercial and narrative projects. Alex values collaboration, authenticity, and community, believing that the best images come from a thoughtful, inclusive approach to filmmaking.

Yooyeon Kim
Senior Producer
Producer . Coordinator
Yooyeon "YY" Kim is a Seoul-born, Los Angeles-based producer and the head of Studio Inganmi, a creative studio focused on bold and visually driven story telling. A recipient of the Best Producer Award at the LA International Indie Film Festival, she brings a clear creative vision and hands-on leadership to both stage and screen. Her recent producing credits include Rooftop, Inko, Sins of My Youth, and Paper Tigers. Through her work, Kim continues to support underrepresented voices and projects that blur genre boundaries with emotional depth and cultural nuance.

Chad Davis
Directing Partner & Writer
Director . Actor . Writer
Chad is a Bay Area based director, writer, and actor. He's a seasoned working actor in the industry for the past 20+ years. In addition to his love of acting, Chad actively spends his time writing and directing his own features and short films, recently completing The Bucket List in May 2026.
He continues his acting studies at FirstTake Acting School in the Bay Area.

Mike Duong
Chief Lighting Techician
Grip & Electric
Mike Duong started as a core member of Tiny Rabbit Productions. He is an LA based grip & electric specialist and the owner and founder of Wonton Lighting. He's been a huge supporter of independent film since Day 1. His work spans narrative, commercial, editorial, and music video projects.
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If you're looking for someone who is reliable, steady, and committed to the visual craft, he's your go-to guy!

Austin Gelfman
Director of Production Support
Actor . Writer . Locations Manager
Austin is one of the glues that holds our team together. His positive spirit, energy, and attitude bring our productions to another level. He's an amazing locations manager and Key PA..
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He is also an extremely talented actor. Definitely check out his work when you have a free moment and you won't be disappointed.

Stephanie Vigil
Chief Camera Assistant
1st AC
An Albuquerque, New Mexico native now 6 years based in LA, she's an experienced camera assistant with a background in commercials, music videos, and narratives. Her work involves collaborating with talented cinematographers, showcasing her strength, persistence, organization, and keen attention to detail, all backed by a B.Sc in Cinematography studied at the Los Angeles Film School. Beyond her film work, Stephanie is a multifaceted content creator, skillfully crafting captivating stories in her lifestyle blog channel. With her innate storytelling flair, she shares her adventurous life, from travels to culinary explorations, consistently inspiring and entertaining her digital audience with her unique blend of visual story telling and relatable content.

Brandon Cabral
Grip & Lighting Technician
Grip & Electric
Brandon is a Filipino-American cinematographer rooted in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. After an injury in a promising rugby career, he turned his creative focus to visual storytelling, drawn to the power of capturing images that evoke nostalgia. He went on to study at the Los Angeles Film School, where he earned a B.Sc in Film Production with a concentration in Cinematography. Brandon has lensed projects featuring a wide range of renowned talent, including Charlie Puth, Charlie Sheen, Dave Franco, Carmen Electra, Sabrina Carpenter, and Olivia Rodrigo. Brandon is known for his versatility, strong work ethic, and commitment to pushing creative boundaries alongside his team, no matter the scale of the production.

Liam Forrest
Partner Director of Photography
Director of Photography . G&E
Liam is an LA based Director of Photography and G&E specialist. With strong experience in lighting and rigging, he brings technical precision and creative nuance to every set.
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Over the years, Liam has served as DP on short films and fashion/editorial campaigns. His approach blends polished visual storytelling with hands-on crew coordination, making him a go-to operator for productions demanding both artistry and technical mastery behind the camera.

Mike Heff
Directing Partner & Editor
Director . Writer . Editor
Mike Heff is the director of our first feature film titled, Punk Kids. He is also a writer and editor. With his clear vision, organization, and ability to inspire a group of filmmakers, he flawlessly led Tiny Rabbit Productions through the finish line, where we received distribution for Punk Kids. You can rent our film on Amazon!
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Pablo Rivera
Production Sound Mixer
Sound Mixer . Writer
Pablo brings nearly a decade of experience in mixing and recording audio for film, commercials, television, and live events. As a content creator and storyteller, he deeply values the power of clean, high-quality audio in shaping impactful media and meaningful narratives—a passion he brings to every project. Past clients include top names such as Microsoft, Mattel, Xfinity, Genentech, the Discovery Network, and institutions like the American Conservatory Theater, the VA, and the Golden State Warriors. Pablo has collaborated with numerous Oscar and Emmy-winning producers, local PBS stations, and other industry leaders.

