Welcome to Kiwibird Studios®

We are a privately-held video and film production company located in San Diego California, specializing in film and documentaries; cinematographic music videos, scripted film development and commercials for web, television, and motion pictures; and advisory services including engineering set design, special effects design, and technical script development.

  
   Featured Kiwibird Studios Video
We are excited to announce the release of a new music video this month from local guitarist Ryan Hiller featuring his song Gotta Survive. You can check it out below.


KBS Production of Gotta Survive by Ryan Hiller
   What's New at Kiwibird Studios
There's a lot of exciting things taking shape at Kiwibird Studios. Check out some of the recent projects and videos we've been working on below.
Scripted Series Development
The following scripted television series are under development at Kiwibird Studios. You can click on each image below to find out more information. ...
Black Powder
S1E1 Pilot: When Death Sings To Thee   The disgraced hunter, Raphael, arrives at the ellusive Castle Wolvdan to claim a prize that will bring glory...
KuuLeiNaniMaiOe - 2022
  Ku\'u Lei Nani Mai \'Oe - Slack Key \'Ohana (Extended Cut, 2022)Direction and Production: Stephen Tavares of Kiwibird Studios.Music Composition: Bria...
House of Spain Promotional Video (2020)
  KBS Promotional Video for the San Diego House of Spain (2020)...
Gotta Survive 2023
  Gotta Survive - Ryan Hiller (Extended Cut, 2023)Direction and Production: Stephen Tavares of Kiwibird Studios.Music Composition: Ryan Hiller.Cast:...
KUSI Interview 3-6-22
Good Morning San Diego Interview (3/6/22)Kiwibird Studios Producer/Director Stephen Tavares was interviewed on KUSI\'s Good Morning San Diego with the ...
A Good Day for War
S1E1 Pilot: Welcome to Houston   In search of wealth and glory, Weston arrives in Houston, only to discover that the city will offer him neither.S1...
Commercials & PSA\'s
Kiwibird Studios (KBS) is featuring below several of our recent promotional videos, commercials, and Public Service Announcements (PSA\'s) we\'ve produc...
Music Video Review 1-20-22
\'Point Break\' Music Video Review (1/15/22)Great review and write-up by Bart Mendoza in the January 2022 edition of \'Beyond the Bridge\' (Vol. 7, Issue ...
Music Videos
The following music videos are productions of Kiwibird Studios. You can click below to watch one, and find out more production information.   \'Poin...
Internet-Streaming Series
The following internet streaming series and podcasts are in development at Kiwibird Studios. You can click below to find out more information.   Ma...
The Guru\'s Universe
 Just look around at today’s world! Misconceptions, fallacy, and fad-science have become so prevalent in our modern technologically- advanced socie...
KUSI Interview 5-20-23
Good Morning San Diego Interview (5/20/23)Kiwibird Studios Producer/Director Stephen Tavares was interviewed on KUSI\'s Good Morning San Diego with loc...
The I.D.P.
S01E01 Pilot: The Nighttime Traveler   Strange and unexplained events in the California desert require the I.D.P. team to investigate a rash of dis...
KBS Productions
The following videos are copyrighted productions of Kiwibird Studios. You can click below on an image to find out more information.   Short Films &...
Short Films & Productions
The following short films are in development at Kiwibird Studios. You can click below to find out more information.   Streetlight         ...
Streetlight
With no home, no livelihood, and no direction in the world, Frank has hit rock bottom. Trying to cheer him up, Frank’s close friend, Vic, takes him ...
Point Break - The Tourmaliners
Nominated for Best Music Video at the 2022 San Diego Music Awards...  Point Break - The Tourmaliners (Extended Cut, 2021)Directed and Produced by Ste...