we are
steph
+
Bryan
mazzarellO
We fell for each other in 2000, started working together in 2009 and now we finish each others sentences.
We share a desire to create fun, silly, thoughtful, beautiful and humorous media + art.
bryan
aka Mazz
As creative director, I draw on over 20 years of experience to create visual storytelling that channels our clients’ need for artistry and functionality.
After graduating from design school, I worked as a web designer at universities and an e-commerce start up. During those years, I honed my skills designing award winning websites, print and email campaigns, and packaging design; working on advertising campaigns; directing photo shoots and videos; and developing e-commerce sites. Eager to share my skills with a broader client base, together with my wife Stephanie, we founded Mazzarello Media & Arts. Influenced by the clean lines of European design, I have a knack for storytelling, a gift of sincere listening, and a tireless focus on the user experience. Working in tandem with each client, I become a devoted guardian of the brand. My passion for strategic thinking ensures a beautiful design that seamlessly integrates an brand’s mission and vision.
I serve on the Vestry of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glendale and I am an active member at Società Garibaldina di Mutua Beneficienza in Los Angeles. I also am an actor and a member of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA).
Favorites
(through the years)
creative teams
Lella + Massimo Vignelli
Elizabeth Diller + Ricardo Scofidio
Charles + Ray Eames
artistS
Paul Rand
Saul Bass
El Lissitzky
Television Shows
Seinfeld
Happy Endings
Andor
Shrinking
Movies
Star Wars
The Matrix
Mid-August Lunch
Books
The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
La Bella Figura by Beppe Severgnini
Italian Neighbors by Tim Parks
steph
aka Smazz
As art director, I integrate an analytical approach together with an artistic flair. The result is innovative work tailored exclusively for my clients.
With a background steeped in science and sociology, I never imagined a life as an artist. But when I heard legendary self-made graphic designer David Carson speak, my world changed. I left my non-profit job to follow in his footsteps, immersing myself in everything I needed to know about programming and graphic design. My status as a “math and science geek” came in handy with design’s technical aspects; I spent long hours becoming an expert at the Adobe Creative Suite. Once I built a solid technical foundation, I drew on my inherent talent for handcrafted art, thoughtful color palettes, and innovative illustrations. Previous to Mazzarello Media & Arts, I worked for a Grammy award-winning band, designing promotional merchandise, email campaigns, websites, and online marketing materials.
My way of seeing the world directly translates into my success as an art director; I work closely with clients to understand and execute their vision, while also gently encouraging them to consider breaking beyond the bounds of fixed concepts to explore the wider range of possibilities. I serve on the Vestry of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church in Glendale and I am an active member at Società Garibaldina di Mutua Beneficienza in Los Angeles. I am passionate about Italian food. You can follow my obsession on my website, Limone e Lime.
Favorites
(through the years)
Creative teams
Baz Luhrmann + Catherine Martin
Amy Sherman + Daniel Palladino
Greta Gerwig + Noah Baumbach
artists
Caravaggio
Antonio Canova
Fortunato Depero
Agnes Martin
Tomás Saraceno
Television Shows
Saved by the Bell
Gilmore Girls
Reservation Dogs
Anything with Vampires
Movies
Back to the Future
Beauty and the Beast
Moulin Rouge
Lord of the Rings
Lady Bird
Books
Anything by Anthony Doerr
Harry Potter Series
Anything by Rebecca Serle
mazzarello
Media + arts
Projects + Inspiration
From Our Studio
make
me Italian
A Comedic Film About
Becoming an Italian Citizen
treasures
from italy
Finding Italian Treasures
in Italy + California
Limone
& Lime
Exploring Italian Food + Celebrating Ingredients
A VISUAL STORYTELLING STUDIO
Los Angeles, California
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