BRIAN PINEDA
DIRECTOR | PHOTOGRAPHER
ABOUT
Brian's journey into directing started with a spontaneous decision to hit “record” on a travel photo shoot. This sparked his path into directing, where teaching himself video editing became an instinctive extension of his storytelling and helped shape his distinctive cinematic voice. Now an award-winning director and photographer with over 15 years of experience in travel and lifestyle work, Brian is known for his rich, narrative-driven visuals inspired by travel, human connection, and the unknown to craft stories that blend authenticity with a cinematic feel. Brian currently resides in Brooklyn, NYC with his wife, son, and their Catahoula Leopard rescue pup, Tonka.