The Alligators
Sleeping Alligators are multi-faceted individuals, not just photographers, editors, writers, graphic artists, web designers, philosophers or filmmakers, but an eclectic mix of interdisciplinary skillsets, driven to learn more, to do more, and to create more. Entrepreneurs at heart, creatives by passion, and salesmen by necessity, immersed in the start-up mentality that there is always something left to do.
Ethan Lew
Founder, Director of Photography, Office DJ
Born & Raised in San Diego, Ethan Lew has been involved with cameras and filmmaking since his middle school days. Ethan graduated from New York University where he diversified his interests, double majoring in Urban Design and Political Science. After working for multiple Real Estate Consultant and Development shops on both coasts, Lew merged his analytical and artistic skills at Sleeping Alligator Studios. Conceptualizing his visual works as an extension of himself, Ethan seeks to shift the current landscape of storytelling, helping clients create visually engaging content supported by data. Your best bet to find Ethan is at Seaside reef where he flies his drone daily.
Isaac Perez (IP)
Founder, Director of Story, Producer/Writer
After failing freshman math and working at Whole Foods for a summer with Ethan, Isaac (IP) graduated from The Ohio State University in 3 years with a degree in English and Entrepreneurship, then he said, “ F*** the Cold” and moved back to SoCal ASAP to pursue a screenwriting career. While crashing his cousin’s sofa and writing his own screenplays, IP was mentored by a writer on HBO’s The Newsroom, moonlighting as a marketing consultant for startups in the Health and Wellness space. Craving an opportunity to engage in impactful storytelling, IP reunited with his childhood friend, Ethan, to create compelling projects and push the boundaries of the digital age.