Rare Media

Based in Southern California, Rare Media is an independent studio founded in 2014 by Akira Chan and Renee Airya.

We produce branded content, documentaries, and series across the wellness, sustainability, technology, and education sectors, both nationally and internationally.

Akira Chan, a documentary filmmaker, is known for creating compelling narratives that spotlight causes, entrepreneurs, and innovators. His works include the docu-series “The Bloom,” the award-winning short film “Black Star,” and the web series "Earth Speed with Adrian Grenier." Renee Airya, a brain surgery survivor and award-winning speaker, shares her story through her signature talk "Flip Your Flaws," featured in the film "Embrace" on Netflix.

Rare Media offers comprehensive services from concept development to post-production. Our streamlined team of producers, writers, DPs, editors and animators excel at producing high-quality content, including branded campaigns, documentaries, and series.

some of THE rare team

selected work

Earth speed

Earth Speed is a series about Adrian Grenier's quest to evolve our relationship to value, and how wiser investments of time and money can make a real impact on our planet.

On this verité-style documentary series, we will follow Adrian Grenier as he searches for partners, companies and entrepreneurs who can change the world for the better.

Created by Adrian Grenier
Produced and directed by Rare Media

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The gift of grief

Feature documentary, releasing December 2024

After a decision leads to his brother's overdose, Joshua grapples with years of guilt and confusion. Determined to understand the pain that has engulfed his family, he sets out to uncover the true meaning of grief. What follows is a decade interviewing grief and trauma experts, seeking healing for himself and others.

Director: Joshua Wenner
Produced by: Rare Media

Black star

Documentary short.

This film explores the link between art and addiction, through the creation of a painting that honors the many artists we've lost.

The premier of the film raised over $250,000 in art sales towards addiction recovery.

Million gardens movement

Video and photo campaign for Big Green and Modern Farmer to donate a million gardens to families and communities in need.
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The campaign features artists and celebrities including Salma Hayek, Harrison Ford, Aloe Blacc, Zooey Deschanel and more.

Photos, lighting and production by Warwick Saint
Video directing by Akira Chan

FUND YOUR PURPOSE COURSE

Masterclass style production with Peter H. Diamandis, founder of XPRIZE Foundation.
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Details: 5 day on location shoot with 4 person crew

Little humans

Little Humans is a docuseries on modern parenting, featuring over 20 parenting experts covering topics that include social emotional learning, conscious parenting, blended families, anxiety in children, healthy family belief systems, routines, rituals and more.

Produced by Mindvalley: The World’s Leading Personal Growth Platform

Igniting impact

“Igniting Impact” celebrates the creativity and innovation of 8 entrepreneurs who have aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create a meaningful impact on the world.

In partnership with ImpactU.Film

Premiered at The United Nations Summer 2019.

The Mom mentor

The Mom Mentor is an interview series highlighting the timeless wisdom of some of the world’s most successful people, as told by their Mothers.

This captivating series honors the world's matriarchs and elders, making their wisdom available to a whole new generation of millennial parents.

In partnership with MentorCloud

where are the men?

A Call For & Tribute To The Modern Man.
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A RARE Media Original written and performed by Chaim Dunbar

Over 250,000 views and 7,000 shares on facebook.

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The power of pregnancy

A 10 minute short film for the mamas among us.
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9k+ views, 200 comments, 74 shares on fb
15k+ views on youtube

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Defining fatherhood

Social video on the definition of "Fatherhood."
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6k+ views, 86 shares on fb

our mission driven creative partners

"If you want stellar production, flawless service and great people who are a blast to work with... look no further."

Steven Kotler, author "stealing fire" "abundance" "Bold" "the rise of superman"

"We've made MAGIC together across multiple projects and companies. RARE Media comes with our highest possible recommendation."

Jon and Missy Butcher, founders of lifebook

"They execute on time and add massive value along the whole chain. So far, the stories we've told have generated millions of dollars in business and we're only getting started."

Jonathan budd, founder, Powur

"From the very beginning, everything was EASY. They totally understood what I needed without me having to say much."

Christine hassler, master coach and international speaker