I’m a Founder, CEO, and multi-disciplinary filmmaker passionate about telling powerful stories through cinematic visuals and innovative production. Over the past 13+ years, I’ve evolved from a New York–based freelance photographer into the driving force behind STLL STUDIOS, a growing Austin production company trusted by leading brands and marketing agencies across the U.S. and abroad.

My career began in New York behind the lens, but quickly expanded into creative producing and directing branded content for companies such as Morgan Stanley, L’Oréal, REDKEN, Bioderma, Le Creuset, and many more. Along the way, I’ve built a reputation for high-production-value storytelling that connects with audiences and drives measurable brand impact.

After relocating from Brooklyn to Austin in 2018, I launched STLL STUDIOS in 2022 with a clear vision: to blend cinematic craft with forward-thinking production technology, including virtual production, to help brands stand out. Today, we partner with marketing agencies and direct clients alike, shaping commercials, branded campaigns, and narrative projects that resonate worldwide.

Recently, STLL STUDIOS has been making headlines: we became the production company of record for the Alamo College District, expanding into educational workshops on virtual production and filmmaking; we acquired Barnburner Productions to broaden our client portfolio with brands like H-E-B, Zillow, Le Creuset, and Tilted Chair; and our innovative campaign for Rest Duvet, blending practical filmmaking with cutting-edge virtual production, earned a prestigious Telly Award in partnership with Stray Vista Studios.

I thrive on collaboration, innovation, and pushing the boundaries of how stories are made and experienced. If you’re looking to create world-class commercials, branded films, or narrative work to elevate your brand, let’s connect.

We feel incredibly fortunate to be able to do what we love for brands that are woven into the fabric of everyday Texan life. 

Huge thanks to H-E-B and their incredible team for trusting us, and to everyone at STLL STUDIOS who helped bring this to life.

STLL Strategic Partnerships: Michael Dorman
Producer: Sue Platt
Executive Producer: Lester Platt
Director: Olexiy Kryvych
Editor/VFX: Tyler Mathis
Robot Arm: Ari Morales

👉 Take a look at the final result which is already on the 1 Million views
https://lnkd.in/gz6evKdD

Here’s to more storytelling that hits home.

#STLLStudios #HEB #TexasPride #CommercialProduction #AustinFilm #Storytelling #BringingBrandsToLife #SetLife

Lester Platt

Award Winning Director, Published Photographer, Cinematographer, Studio Owner.

I started as a freelancer more than 12 years ago, once I moved to New York I started a photography business that became later on a Video production company, and after doing an extensive freelancing work I was able to build relationships in the marketing industry.

By working with different Marketing Agencies I’ve been fortunate to creatively direct and edit content for a variety of brands such as Morgan Stanley, L'Orèal, REDKEN, Bioderma, Le Creuset, and many more.

Multiple Award Winner for the Documentary series “Chasing Portraits” 

Host & Co-Founder of the Filmmaking Podcast “Frame & Focus Podcast” interviewing other directors and DPs in the industry, available in all platforms.

Based in Austin TX since 2018, running my own production company with an incredible team, working alongside Marketing Agencies and businesses, as Owner and Studio Director at STLL STUDIOS based in Lakeway.

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