WHO WE ARE
Picture your neighborhood bodega. It’s right there on the corner. So easy to get to. So convenient. Now imagine opening the door and discovering a whole world inside. Everything you could possibly need with the convenience, and ease of a local shop.
That’s Boulder.
MISSION & VALUES
Boulder is a creative content studio with a mission to support purpose-driven brands. We are a team of producers and creatives, eager to apply our award-winning skills to optimistic brands. Our goal is a better world for our children. Our method is imagination and craftsmanship. If this resonates with you, join us.
WHAT WE DO
- Audience & Social Insight
- Scripting & Storyboarding
- Campaign Development
- Creative Direction
- Casting
- Directing
- Film & Photography
- Editing
- Motion Graphics & Animation
- Keynote presentations
- Graphics & Animation for Live Events
- Interactive Livestreams
OUR OFFER
Consider us your creatives on demand. We will handle every content need from original concept, production, and distribution. We can also work as creative consultants and support your team, in ways that fit your rhythm.
MOTOKI TOMATSU
FOUNDER
Born in Japan, Motoki left for the US at 19 to pursue a life in filmmaking. He has since produced projects spanning film, branded content, and experimental art videos, earning awards at Cannes, D&AD and others. He founded Mt. MELVIL, a production company that has established a global footprint through its international roster of filmmakers and storytellers.
GRACE KAWAHARA
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Born in Tokyo, Grace graduated from Keio University SFC. She started her career as a professional dancer/choreographer. Moved her base to Los Angeles in 2006, and in 2013, began her work with international production company Mt. MELVIL. Since then she produced numerous acclaimed projects for brands such as Toyota, Lexus, Shiseido, Uniqlo to name a few.
LAURENT BARTHELEMY
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Born in France, Laurent, a designer, animator, and director, spent a decade at Psyop New York, crafting industry-defining projects like “MTV Crow.” He has directed award-winning commercials such as Toyota’s “Start Your Impossible” and Yamaha’s “Dear Glenn.” An expert visual storyteller, Laurent wrote and directed the documentary “Finding Satoshi,” narrated by Willem Dafoe.
ADDITIVE STORYTELLING
A French director and a Japanese producer walk into a bar… No it’s not a setup to a joke, it’s the start of a magical fusion of cultures known for creativity and craft. At Boulder, we embrace our international roots to deliver powerful storytelling for optimistic brands. Like a secret superpower, we call it…
Champagne & Sake!
GET IN TOUCH
LOS ANGELES
Culver City, CA 90232
310.842.9755