WHO I AM:

Creative Ideator
& Conversation Instigator

Helping Generate Brand Impact Through Experiential Ideation & Strategic Storytelling

Ries (erik)

Creative Ideator & Conversation Instigator

“I’m opinionated about my passions and passionate about my opinions.” – Ries

Over the past 25+ years, I have been lucky enough to be an award-winning independent creative in entertainment advertising. I currently support the major creative agencies in Hollywood, CA, working on theatrical key art campaigns for studios such as Apple+, Universal, Netflix, Disney, MARVEL Studios, Hulu, Warner Bros., Lionsgate, Sony Entertainment, A24, and many more. 

I am the Creative Director for the non-profit ‘OHINA, in charge of brand management for ‘OHINA SHOWCASE, one of the founders of ‘OHINA LABS, and an Executive Producer in ‘OHINA FILMS for Content and Development on our first Project: Kālewa.

I was honored to achieve an MFA from Pratt Institute’s Graduate Program in Communication & Packaging Design (New York City, NY) as well as a double major in Advertising & Marketing Management from Portland State University (Portland, OR).

I just finished writing the pilot script of Resolution and Discovery; a half-hour dark comedy crime episodic series exploring the illegal overthrow, occupation, and Americanization of the Hawaiian Kingdom. It’s Snatch (the movie) meets Peaky Blinders (the series) set in Hawai‘i.

In my spare time, I try my best to incorporate illustration, mixed media art, photography, and (god help me) surfing.