Our Story

Cherub Studios was born from a decade of independent filmmaking.

Cherub Studios was born from a decade of independent filmmaking. Today, we specialize in documentary storytelling, branded content and commercial work that prioritizes authenticity over artifice.

We believe the most powerful stories are told with raw authenticity shaped into stimulating and informative content. Based in Los Angeles, our studio partners with brands, agencies and platforms to create visual narratives that feel as premium as the products they represent.

Meet THE team

Ruaridh Connellan

Founder & Creative Director

Ruaridh is a director and cinematographer with roots in photojournalism, covering breaking news around the world. He later moved into documentary television for major broadcasters before bringing that sensibility to branded content and commercial production. When he's not behind the lens, you can find him biking Griffith Park or watching Arsenal with his dogs, Leroy and Beans.

Ruaridh Connellan

Founder & Creative Director

Ruaridh is a director and cinematographer with roots in photojournalism, covering breaking news around the world. He later moved into documentary television for major broadcasters before bringing that sensibility to branded content and commercial production. When he's not behind the lens, you can find him biking Griffith Park or watching Arsenal with his dogs, Leroy and Beans.

Mike Brown

Editor

Mike is an editor known for his work in documentary and reality television. He’s edited for clients such as BBC, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime, Hulu, History, Discovery, NFL Network, and many others. He also has a background in music and sound design.

Mike Brown

Editor

Mike is an editor known for his work in documentary and reality television. He’s edited for clients such as BBC, HBO Max, Netflix, Prime, Hulu, History, Discovery, NFL Network, and many others. He also has a background in music and sound design.