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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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.

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Stephanie Vigil

Chief Camera Assistant

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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.

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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.

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Joshua Lykkeberg

Virtual Production Designer & Operator

Virtual Production

Josh is a master at all things virtual production and animation.  He is also the manager of several Cinepacks Studios.  In his free time, he creates wicked masks, makes music, and is very passionate in the art of scaring people. 

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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.

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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.

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Tim Schafer

Founder

Director of Photography . G&E

Tim is a Bay Area native, and one of the founding members of Tiny Rabbit Productions.  He directed one of our first shorts, The Trouble with Cats.  With a penchant for quiet story telling, his elegant cinematography and narratives shines through.

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