About Us
"kanu" means...
YOUR SOCIAL CAMPAIGN IS OUR HERO DELIVERABLE
AUTHENTICITY
Our focus is creating content that amplifies your brand's core identity. Great marketing cannot exist without knowing who you are first.
EXPLORATION
We venture into uncharted territory with excitement. We’re curious at our core and live for collaboration between clients, artists, and talent.
CONNECTION
Our mission is to create genuine content that cuts through the noise. By fueling connections with your audience, we are extending your customer relationship beyond transactions.
we are company of adventurers.
we listen to our surroundings, adapt fearlessly,
innovate constantly,
and move fast.
capabilities
Every interaction is a chance to actively reinforce your brand's story and values.
Brand Strategy
We always start with asking hard, but necessary questions.
Through research, brand audits, and consultation, we build a roadmap to define your unique voice, values, and how you connect with customers.
Creative
Our creative team transforms brand strategy into impactful visual campaigns.
We offer copywriting, concept development, and storyboards to bring your brand's story to life.
Design & Animation
Our design and animation team makes your brand visually cohesive across all touch points.
From 2D and 3D animation, illustration, print design, toolkits, presentations, and digital marketing design, we create compelling visuals to fortify your brand.
Production & Post
We can handle every detail from pre- to post-production to bring your vision to life.
Our team boasts experience in budgeting, casting, production management, cinematography, creative direction, sound design, composition, color correction, and VFX.
Our suite of services is designed to plug into your marketing strategy seamlessly at any stage.
our founders
We’ve made feature films, episodic series, broadcast commercials, but we always circle back to our first love: crafting smart social content that gives us that sweet dopamine hit.
With our finger on the pulse of social and our background in traditional filmmaking, our tools are keenly sharpened to whip up bespoke content with the speed and precision of well… your local influencer, except we actually know what we're doing.
founder / CEO
Jake Eisner
co-founder
Caitlin Woods
Hey there, I'm Jake.
I'm the mad scientist of our little creative agency experiment here called Kanu.
A bit about my journey: I started with film school at NYU, worked as a producer, then made my way to an MBA at UCLA. It's turned into a weird, funny combo that fuels how I look at companies, giving me the tools to assess a company's creative landscape with a sharp business eye.
I've worn a lot of hats, led production teams of all sorts of sizes, and herded cats, dogs, turtles, etc., to bring all sorts of wild ideas to life. Before Kanu, I was the Head of Production at ROVE.
And hey, now I've got this MBA. So not only can I make cool sh*t, but I can also strategically launch it into the world with maximum impact.
So, if you've actually made it this far into my bio, you're either incredibly bored or we're kindred spirits.
Either way, hit me up. Let's talk.
Google, Spotify, Stanford University, Samsung, Disney, Toyota, Schick, Arm and Hammer, National Grid, Converse, and many more friendly faces.
"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast."
Hi! I’m Caitlin, but friends call me Caite.
All my life I’ve been a storyteller. It started with elaborate backstories for my Barbie dolls which led me to a BFA in Theatre Arts from Boston University, which then led me to a career in production and directing.
I cut my teeth in New York advertising producing sleek ad social campaigns for clients like BMW, Spotify, and Truly Hard Seltzer. My thirst for long form content led me to produce unscripted projects like The Lost Kitchen (HBO series), On The Line: The Richard Williams Story (Tribeca feature film), and Glad You Asked (Vox series). With experience ranging from broadcast commercials, print campaigns, music videos, narrative shorts, feature documentaries, and beyond - I’m keenly aware of what makes a story sing and how to amplify the voice that sings it.
BMW, Spotify, Max, Truly Hard Seltzer, Vox, PrizePicks, Amazon Fashion, UCLA Health, ESPN, RCA Records, One Main Financial, and many more.
No task is too small.
Founder / CEO
Jake Eisner
Jake Eisner
Founder / CEO
Hey, I'm Jake!
My creative journey began at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where I earned my BFA in Film & TV. Thanks to some incredible stops in the entertainment industry I’ve been able to take part in making some really great things. Each role has honed my production skills, deepened my understanding of leadership, and furthered my commitment to telling meaningful, viable stories.
Previously, I was leading the charge as the Head of Production at ROVE. There, I oversaw all facets of production and post production.
I'm also a recent graduate of UCLA Anderson, where I crammed in an MBA journey spare time.
Life is busy! And rewarding!
What drives me: fusing the power of emerging technology with the timeless art of storytelling. And now, with an MBA in the mix, I’m strategically positioning creative ideas for success with solid business acumen and a fresh perspective on brand strategy.Google, Spotify, Stanford University, Samsung, Disney, Toyota, Schick, Arm and Hammer, National Grid, Converse, and many more friendly faces!
"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast."
why are we so obsessed with social?
because social content moves at the speed of culture, and culture's got no chill. we love producing stories that are authentic narratives that hit home, making your brand a meaningful part of the conversation.
so, if it’s 9x16, 16x9, 1x1 or a new format that defies geometry, we’re game.
AUTHENTICITY
we craft content that sounds just like you—if you had a team of creatives following you around. great marketing starts with knowing who you are inside and out; basically, consider us your brand's personal stalker/hype squad.
EXPLORATION
we venture into challenging new territories with excitement. curiosity drives us, and collaboration is our jam—whether it's with clients, artists, or your neighbor, Brian, who "SWEARS" he's the next big thing.
COMMUNITY
our mission is to bridge the gap between your brand and the people who believe in it. our mission is to turn customers into a community, building connections that inspire loyalty and trust (no trust falls required).
we are company of adventurers.
we listen to our surroundings,
adapt fearlessly,
innovate constantly,
and move fast.
we are company of adventurers.
we listen to our surroundings,
adapt fearlessly,
innovate constantly,
and move fast.