Small by design and highly agile, we are sOlar eye.
A California photography and film production company.
Expert storytellers for AEC, Healthcare, and Entertainment. 

Our work lives where science, design, and human experience intersect, transforming complex subjects into visual narratives that illuminate ideas, elevate voices, and create lasting impact.

women of carbon film poster

Women of Carbon

Women leading the transformation of the construction industry to fight against climate change

Leaning Out

The life and work of Leslie E Robertson, the lead structural engineer of the World Trade Center, a man haunted by its collapse and the events of 9/11

in production

imOtherhood

First-hand stories of motherhood, modern medicine, and technology of the 21st century

upcoming

i will see him again

The invisible threads that tie generations together––the pain we inherit, the love we pass on, and the ways we find each other again, even beyond this life

Bridging Urban America

The story of a world-class bridge engineer and virtuoso pianist and his transformative 20th century bridges in North America

Modjeska – Woman Triumphant

The American journey of a prominent Shakespearean actress of the 19th century –– Exploring California utopian living and artistic freedom

CSU Creatives Advancing Sustainable Urbanization
Winner for Women of Carbon

The WIFTS Foundation Visionary Award
Best Director for Modjeska - Woman Triumphant

Silver Telly Award, Video and Television
Winner for TV spots Gangs and Family Violence

WhO we SERVE

Industries

Architecture + Engineering + Construction 
Healthcare + Reproductive Medicine 
Arts +
  Culture + Entertainment  
What we offer

Services

Documentary

Feature-length films and short-form videos: Exploring leadership, legacy, innovation, and signature projects that shape our world

Video Profiles

Cinematic portraits of executives, leaders, and influential voices: Showcasing the people behind the vision and the purpose

Photography

Architectural, corporate, and fine art photography: Capturing urban and rural environments, social impact stories, and the human imprint on place

Omnichannel Content

Strategic visual content for web, social, paid media, and marketing campaigns: Built to perform across platforms and to amplify reach

Who we are

Why sOlar eye

01
High-Level Storycraft
  • Narrative-driven sophisticated storytelling
  • In-depth interviews and research to create context-driven content
  • Directed staged scenes with non-actors, blending realism and narrative clarity
  • Thoughtful and layered sound design combined to reveal authenticity and emotional impact
02
Visual Aesthetics
  • High visual standards through controlled lighting and refined aesthetic choices
  • Integration of archival material with contemporary footage to create a cohesive narrative when relevant                   
  • Sharp, purposeful editing that conveys strategy, elevates messaging, and makes every frame memorable                                                                                                                   
03
Complex Made Clear
  • Transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging stories enhanced with animation when it adds meaning and insight
  • Fluency in architecture, infrastructure, sustainability and the AEC ecosystem
  • Simplifying medical language, concepts, technical procedures, and data for diverse audiences and platforms
  • Bringing clarity to complexity without compromising subject privacy in sensitive and challenging environments
04
Intimate by Design
  • An exclusive, high-level creative team that builds trust, captures nuance, and delivers high-production value without the footprint
  • A core team with 30+ years of experience working together                                            
  • Direct access to creatives with no agency layers                                                                
05
End-to-End Production
  • Concept development, production, post-production and delivery managed seamlessly under one creative vision  
  • Collaborating with the client at every phase to refine and finalize projects
06
Strategic Distribution + Amplification
  • Content designed to live across industry conferences, broadcast, digital platforms, film festivals, and corporate channels
  • Educational content for cultural and academic screenings and platforms––maximizing reach, relevance, and longevity

Core Team

Basia

Producer + Director

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Leonard

DP + Editor

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Erika

Associate Producer +
Digital Marketing Consultant

Collaborators

 Larry

Sound Mixer + Sound Editor

Quinn

Second Unit Camera + Gaffer

Tomasz

Composer

Lee

Voice Artist

Karim

Filmmaker + Drone

Elaine

Musician + Mathematician

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