Coming Soon
Ai Studio
Video + AI
Duckbill (The Puppet)
Duckbill (The tool)
Compositing
Photography + Illustration
International Work
Kenya | Well Aware
Iraq | War Child UK
India
Austria
Food journey
On the road
Hearty Films is the work of Brad Feeser, an Austin-based filmmaker and creative producer.
Past projects: Gary Clark Jr., Dua Lipa, The Black Pumas, Buffalo Nichols, Alejandro Escovedo, Billy Gibbons. Shiner Beer, Team USA, Toyota, Shake Shack, DuPont, NPR, War Child UK, Well Aware.
2027 - 2028
For the past several years, I’ve been embedded with Darkbird, an Austin-based band. This is a long-form, character-driven study of obsession, sacrifice, and the uneasy reality of choosing a creative life.
2026
The Ai Studio allow brands to experiment, iterate, and evolve their visual identity quickly. Through Ai workflows that blends storytelling with AI-assisted production, content can move from concept to finished visuals much faster than traditional productions.
2025 - 2026
I’ve been experimenting with generative AI as part of my creative process since 2023, and more recently I’ve begun integrating it directly into my video work with an emphasis on developing an ethical, intentional approach.
2025
Duckbill began as a creative experiment and became a playground for humor, storytelling, and audience connection. It gave me space to test ideas quickly and embrace playful, unconventional narratives.
2024 - 2025
I designed and built a physical camera handle to solve my own production problems. What started as a DIY experiment turned into a real product and pushed me into prototyping, manufacturing, and hands-on product design.
2021 - 2023
As tools continued to evolve, I combined traditional compositing and live-action footage. This phase reshaped how I approach visual storytelling, allowing faster iteration and more experimental creative directions.
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2019 - 2020
After video, I began blending photography with digital illustration long before AI prompting was a thing. This phase pushed me to think visually in layers and trained my eye for composition, lighting, and graphic storytelling.
Concept / Mock-up
2016 - 2018
I traveled internationally creating long-form stories for nonprofits and humanitarian organizations. These experiences grounded my work in real people and reinforced the responsibility that comes with telling meaningful stories.
Nicaragua / Project Schoolhouse
2014 - 2015
Some of my earliest projects focused on food and local makers. These small, hands-on shoots taught me pacing, texture, and how to make everyday moments feel cinematic.
2009- 2013
Before filmmaking became my career, I spent six months traveling the country working on campaigns. It was my first real crash course in storytelling, messaging, and connecting with people.