OUR FILMS

STAYING (2026)

Born from the journey through suicidal ideation and survival, this film traces the path from despair to reconstruction, honoring the moments and souls that were a beacon of light in the darkness. Through unflinching honesty and a quiet resilience, it extends a hand through the dark to anyone who fears their pain is too heavy or their hope too small.

GRADUATION DAY (2025)

On May 16th, 2025, the 33rd class of Scripps Research graduated into one of the most challenging political and economic climates of the 21st century.

This film documents their experience.

Winner of the San Diego Press Club Award for Best Short Form Documentary - Light Subject - 1st Place (2025)

Portal Coffee | The Roast

We helped Portal Coffee in San Diego showcase their new locally roasted coffee beans. Highlighting the artful touch of the high-tech process, our video provides a perspective of the personal touch of the shop's owners, who roast the beans and bring them right to the store shelves or ship them out for delivery.

About US

We're storytellers of causes and moments that benefit from a curious, authentic perspective.

Graduates of UC Santa Cruz Film & Digital Media program in 2010, we've spent the last 10 years studying, practicing, and cultivating our love of light and depth in all moments and things. One Apparatus LLP was born from the idea that the lens and human/brain interface are one functioning apparatus through repetition and love.

Caryn & Brendan