About Us

Ezra Productions is an award-winning full-service creative agency and commercial video production company in Los Angeles + New York. We craft captivating, shareworthy content for innovative, impact-focused brands globally.

As a woman-owned company, we are committed to inclusivity. Our mission is to empower women, minorities, and youth to create impactful content for a healthier, safer, and more equitable world.

JILLIAN EZRA

Founder & CEO

While working in finance at Lazard Asset Management in New York, Jillian started exploring video production as a hobby and discovered her true calling: visual storytelling. She saw the potential for branded content to revolutionize the way brands interact with their customers, and founded Ezra Productions in 2012 to help impact-driven companies do just that. A strong advocate for social justice, Jillian is dedicated to providing opportunities to women, minorities, and young people in the production industry.

Prior to founding Ezra Productions, Jillian studied economics at NYU where she graduated cum laude and worked in public relations at Cartier. Jillian is committed to providing every client with aesthetically exquisite content that exceeds their creative and business goals and an exceptional experience working with Ezra Productions.

We scour the globe for the most talented, mindful creatives with whom to collaborate in meeting our clients’ unique goals. Meet some of our veteran and up-and-coming creatives partners below.

Emily Dell

Director

Award-winning film and video director and writer Emily Dell specializes in high-energy filmmaking for brands like Estee Lauder, Marvel Studios, PepsiCo and more. She brings storytelling alive through movement, rich visuals, and comedy. She loves directing because it is more than just calling “action,” it starts the moment you decide to tell a story.

Alex Burunova

Writer - Director

Since graduating from USC’s film school, Alex has directed over 200 branded content commercials in the health, wellness, and beauty verticals. Her past clients include Newman Marcus, Sephora, Rag & Bone, Lowe’s, Dr. Brandt, Trina Turk, and Fisher Price. Alex is a globetrotter who uses video production to allow her to follow her epic wanderlust, filling her heart with stories of love and human connection.

Ellen Houlihan

Director

Ellen is an Emmy Award-winning and Clio-nominated director whose work has also been recognized by The Cannes Lions Festival. She has directed Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated talent in her trademark dialogue-driven, character-based comedy, commercial, and documentary work, which often highlights empowerment and underdog messages.

Elle Wildhagen

Cinematographer - Editor

Elle’s passion is capturing the love, awkwardness and authentic moments of everyday life through the cinematic lens. She has been a photographer and videographer for over a decade, and studied photojournalism at the Brooks Institute, and fine art photography at Baylor University. She can’t wait to help tell your story.

James Wvinner

Director - Cinematographer

An award-winning director and photographer with 20+ years of production experience, James combines mastery of his craft with a strong spiritual grounding. James is the ‘go-to’ director for yoga’s biggest brands, including Gaiam, Manduka, Exhale, and Shiva Rea, although he loves working with up-and-coming talent.

Claire Batchelor

Composer

Claire fell in love with scoring to picture while studying music composition and professional media at Brighton University. Claire is grateful to create bespoke music for the same industries in which she plays: film, television and gaming. Her compositions are highly original, imaginative and loved by clients ranging from Disney to BBC One.

Jack Schaefer

Cinematographer - Colorist

After graduating with a BFA from The Savannah College of Art and Design, Jack immediately began his career as a cinematographer in Los Angeles. He has shot features, narrative shorts, music videos and commercials. Jack prides himself on his positive attitude, professionalism and dedication to his craft.

Bryan Dos Reis

Colorist

Bryan has had a lifelong passion for storytelling and creating visual art, especially through video production. His loves capturing the beauty of everyday moments, and draws creative inspiration from his family and friends. Past clients include Atlantic Records, Universal Music Group and DreamWorks.

We are constantly looking for fresh, creative talent. Interested in joining our team?

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