Cinematic brand films with character.

House of Cohle is a creative agency and production studio led by Ryan Essmaker, specializing in brand storytelling through cinema-grade film and portraiture.
        We partner with brands, artists, and innovators to create visuals that feel intentional, human, and enduring. Whether an inspiring founder story, a high-profile marketing campaign, or a compelling customer testimonial, we create short-form pieces designed to capture attention and linger with the viewer.
        Ryan brings over twenty years of experience across design, brand, and film. From product design to brand marketing to video production, visual storytelling and intimate interviews became the heart of his work. That experience shapes House of Cohle’s approach today: creating films and campaigns that reveal the people behind the brand—and reach the person behind the client.
        Much of our work centers on customer stories, founder narratives, and interview-driven brand films. Our documentary-style content builds trust, holds attention, and gives audiences something real to connect with. Our aesthetic flickers between elegance and edge, stillness and movement, clarity and nostalgia.
        We do our best work with people who care deeply about how they’re seen, and aren’t afraid to show it. 

LA × ATX × NYC. Wherever the story takes us.

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Have a project in mind? 

Email us: hello[at]houseofcohle.com