This is who makes it REAL.
Every story we tell starts with the people who shape it.
We believe the most valuable thing a brand can own isn’t a logo, product, or even a customer—it’s a story worth telling.
The brands people remember—the ones they trust, recommend, and rally around—aren’t selling features. They’re inviting us into a world. They’re showing us who they are by the way they move, speak, and create. That’s what we help brands do: build emotional gravity through story.
At REAL Studios, we don’t make content for content’s sake. We don’t chase trends. We don’t take on projects that feel hollow, forced, or forgettable.
Our work is driven by a few simple but non-negotiable values:
Honesty. Emotion. Passion. Precision.
We show up as real people. We lead with compassion. We create with intention—on set, in the edit, and in every story we bring to life.
Because when a brand tells the truth—clearly, emotionally, unapologetically—it doesn’t just communicate.
It connects.
And connection changes everything.
We believe the most valuable thing a brand can own isn’t a logo, product, or even a customer—it’s a story worth telling.
The brands people remember—the ones they trust, recommend, and rally around—aren’t selling features. They’re inviting us into a world. They’re showing us who they are by the way they move, speak, and create. That’s what we help brands do: build emotional gravity through story.
At REAL Studios, we don’t make content for content’s sake. We don’t chase trends. We don’t take on projects that feel hollow, forced, or forgettable.
Our work is driven by a few simple but non-negotiable values:
Honesty. Emotion. Passion. Precision.
We show up as real people. We lead with compassion. We create with intention—on set, in the edit, and in every story we bring to life.
Because when a brand tells the truth—clearly, emotionally, unapologetically—it doesn’t just communicate.
It connects.
And connection changes everything.
Meet the team
Meet the team
Carter Mezzio
Carter Mezzio
Creative Director | Producer | Co-Founder
Creative Director | Producer | Co-Founder
“Story-first thinker. Brand translator. Relentlessly real.”
“Story-first thinker. Brand translator. Relentlessly real.”
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I’ve never been interested in creating things just to fill space. If it doesn’t carry weight—if it doesn’t mean something—I don’t want to make it. I believe story is the most powerful asset a brand has, and my passion lies in helping people uncover and express theirs with clarity, conviction, and creative purpose. REAL Studios was built from that conviction. Every project I take on is a collaboration—not just to make something beautiful, but to tell the truth in a way that resonates. I care deeply about the process: listening well, shaping the right tone, and pushing the creative until it feels real. That’s what lights me up. Beyond the work, I lead this company from a place of faith. My relationship with Christ shapes how I treat people, how I carry myself, and the values we uphold as a studio—honesty, integrity, and care for others. This isn’t just production. It’s personal.
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I’ve never been interested in creating things just to fill space. If it doesn’t carry weight—if it doesn’t mean something—I don’t want to make it. I believe story is the most powerful asset a brand has, and my passion lies in helping people uncover and express theirs with clarity, conviction, and creative purpose. REAL Studios was built from that conviction. Every project I take on is a collaboration—not just to make something beautiful, but to tell the truth in a way that resonates. I care deeply about the process: listening well, shaping the right tone, and pushing the creative until it feels real. That’s what lights me up. Beyond the work, I lead this company from a place of faith. My relationship with Christ shapes how I treat people, how I carry myself, and the values we uphold as a studio—honesty, integrity, and care for others. This isn’t just production. It’s personal.
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I’ve never been interested in creating things just to fill space. If it doesn’t carry weight—if it doesn’t mean something—I don’t want to make it. I believe story is the most powerful asset a brand has, and my passion lies in helping people uncover and express theirs with clarity, conviction, and creative purpose. REAL Studios was built from that conviction. Every project I take on is a collaboration—not just to make something beautiful, but to tell the truth in a way that resonates. I care deeply about the process: listening well, shaping the right tone, and pushing the creative until it feels real. That’s what lights me up. Beyond the work, I lead this company from a place of faith. My relationship with Christ shapes how I treat people, how I carry myself, and the values we uphold as a studio—honesty, integrity, and care for others. This isn’t just production. It’s personal.
This isn’t just production. It’s personal.
Keegan Vankerkhove
Keegan Vankerkhove
DP | Director | Co-Founder
DP | Director | Co-Founder
“Builds the backbone of every frame. Quietly makes it all possible.”
“Builds the backbone of every frame. Quietly makes it all possible.”
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I’m obsessed with turning feelings into visuals—how can this emotion be translated into an image or a story? That question drives everything I do. For me, it’s not just about making things look good—it’s about creating work that actually means something, that holds emotional weight, and that resonates long after the frame ends. What keeps me going is the process: understanding the vision, shaping it, and then executing it with precision and care. I take that responsibility seriously. When I take on a project, I’m all in—committed to delivering something that feels honest, cinematic, and fully realized. That’s always my mission. I also believe the best work comes from trust and alignment. When I’m working with people who genuinely care—who are intentional, prepared, and present—it creates space for real creativity. I aim to create work that holds up—visually, emotionally, and in the impact it leaves behind.
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I’m obsessed with turning feelings into visuals—how can this emotion be translated into an image or a story? That question drives everything I do. For me, it’s not just about making things look good—it’s about creating work that actually means something, that holds emotional weight, and that resonates long after the frame ends. What keeps me going is the process: understanding the vision, shaping it, and then executing it with precision and care. I take that responsibility seriously. When I take on a project, I’m all in—committed to delivering something that feels honest, cinematic, and fully realized. That’s always my mission. I also believe the best work comes from trust and alignment. When I’m working with people who genuinely care—who are intentional, prepared, and present—it creates space for real creativity. I aim to create work that holds up—visually, emotionally, and in the impact it leaves behind.
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I’m obsessed with turning feelings into visuals—how can this emotion be translated into an image or a story? That question drives everything I do. For me, it’s not just about making things look good—it’s about creating work that actually means something, that holds emotional weight, and that resonates long after the frame ends. What keeps me going is the process: understanding the vision, shaping it, and then executing it with precision and care. I take that responsibility seriously. When I take on a project, I’m all in—committed to delivering something that feels honest, cinematic, and fully realized. That’s always my mission. I also believe the best work comes from trust and alignment. When I’m working with people who genuinely care—who are intentional, prepared, and present—it creates space for real creativity. I aim to create work that holds up—visually, emotionally, and in the impact it leaves behind.
I’m obsessed with turning feelings into visuals…
