Meet the award winninG UNSHAKEABLE TEAM
DUDA PENTEADO | Co-Founder & film director
WE ARE HERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Duda Penteado is a renowned visual artist, multi-award-winning filmmaker, educator, and cultural visionary who has lived between the United States and Brazil for over 20 years. His multidisciplinary practice spans performances, videos, installations, murals, sculptures, paintings, and other visual art forms. Through his work, Duda addresses critical social issues such as racial injustice, cultural identity, globalization, and the pressing challenges of the 21st century. His art has been showcased in galleries, cultural institutions, and museums across the U.S., Brazil, and Europe.
Duda’s work transcends artistic movements and national boundaries, reflecting the perspective of a true global thinker. His creations act as a visual pedagogy, inspiring meaningful local and international dialogue on vital human concerns.
As Co-Founder and Creative Director of Unshakeable Productions, Duda merges his fine art expertise with filmmaking, bringing intellectual depth and creative vision to the screen. He has served for several years on the curatorial committee of the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival and has received grants from the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and The Robert Flaherty Film Seminar. Among his accolades are the Spirit of New Jersey Award from the Golden Door International Film Festival, recognition from the New York City Independent Film Festival, NYCIFF Film Festival, the Director’s Choice Award from the Thomas Edison Black Maria Film Festival, and Best Documentary from the Christian Film Festival.
Duda’s life and work exemplify a deep commitment to cultural and social transformation through the power of art and film.
"Film is about movement, and the movement of life captured on camera can touch many lives.”
-Duda Penteado-
joey Mosca -Sound recordist, videographer and editor
Everyone Matters
Over the years Joey has produced a variety of work as editor, technician and director and is highly sought after for his expertise in location and post-production sound for film and video. Joey holds a BA in Media Arts from New Jersey City University and later returned to his University as an Audio Professor to teach Multi-Track Recording. Joey has a long running relationship with Narrow Bridge Films working on several award-winning shorts and features. In 2018 he worked as Lead Editor for UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS feature length documentary "How Many Lives", winning the Spirit of New Jersey award at the Golden Door International Film Festival. Joey’s deep understanding of all things audio coupled with strong technical knowledge foster his commitment to expand his role here at UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS, while still managing a solid source of camera work, editing and sound effects.
Filming gathers moving images while editing frames the story.
~ Joey Mosca
DANIEL STEELE - Producer, Artist & Musician
WE GO ALL OUT ON EVERYTHING WE DO
Daniel Steele is a producer, artist and musician. As a professional drummer and multi-instrumentalist, creating new sounds is Daniel’s bread and butter. Progressive sampling and synthesis techniques are his primary tools of choice, and throughout his professional career Daniel has worked with many musicians and bands including Lecrae, Micah Bournes, Jackie Hill-Perry, Kings Kaleidoscope, Andy Mineo, Eshon Burgandy, J Givens, to name a few. In 2018 he designed the original soundtrack for UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS feature length documentary “How Many Lives,” winning the Spirit of New Jersey Award at the Golden Door International Film Festival. Today at UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS Daniel works as a producer, artist and musician.
"Design your own sound, create your own vibe, be progressive, be you."
~ Daniele Steele
FARREL HUTCHINSON - Pianist & Producer
WE WANT TO CREATE AMAZING SO IT MAY BE ENJOYED TO THE FULLEST
Farrel is an accomplished Pianist and Producer working in the industry for over 15 years. Farrel has gained valuable insights from his work with Stevie Wonder to Adam Blackstone and Snarky Puppy. Farrel’s appreciation for other art forms has led him to work with Marvel Comics, gospel recording artist Nancy Jackson and the Love Fellowship Community Choir. In addition to working with artists and bands, Farrel has worked with Universities including Seton Hall, Rutgers and Kean and is currently working on composing, producing for artists and playing at venues throughout New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia. Today Farrel is both a pianist and producer for UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS adding visceral impact to our winning team.
Create, calibrate and measure the right stuff.
~Farrel Hutchinson
luis c. ribiero - senior photographer
Luiz was born in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil and now resides in the New York Metropolitan area since 1986. Luiz is an accomplished photographer and photo editor who sold his first photo to the Associated Pressandf launched a career spanning 28 years with the New York Post. He also provided service to the New York Daily News and New York Times, Associated Press Images and a wide range of clients and private citizens. Since 2015 has published four Photo books about the city of Rio de Janeiro: Formas Urbanas, Janelas do Rio, Cidadão Carioca and Rio ao Ar Livre commissioned by the City of Rio and Brazilian Publisher Arte Ensaio. Today Luis is UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS most experienced photographer with a ride range of projects done worldwide, and he is also a full-fledged member of the following professional organizations: NPPA - National Press Photographer Association, WHNPA - The White House News Photographers Association, NYPPA - The New York Press Photographers Association, ASMP - American Society of Media Photographers, NJPA - New Jersey Press Association, ARFOC – Associação de Reporters Fotograficos – Brazil, FENAJ – Federação Nacional dos Jornalistas Brazil.
LINDA PEDROSO - senior photographer
WE ARE HERE FOR YOU
Driven by curiosity for people and surroundings, Linda’s passion for capturing life's moments as a photographer blossomed. Linda has studied with famed photographer Craig Wallace Dale – Beyond the Photograph and has worked with fashion labels including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Betsey Johnson and Puma to name a few. As an education advocate, Linda volunteered in schools and shelters to educate children in photography with the purpose of promoting self-esteem and giving hope to those whose upbringing paralleled her own. Linda shares her cosmopolitan view through her adventurous journey in photography capturing precious moments in time, sharing perspectives of many people and telling stories through the art of photography. Today Linda is an Associate Senior Photographer at UNSHAKEABLE PRODUCTIONS who works directly with clients developing special projects according to their specific needs.
" I do this because I love, love... love making people happy. Capturing them at their happiest and creating a long time memory- it is profound, it is priceless." ~ Linda Pedroso
Josue Johnson - Videographer, editor, photographer
MADE FOR COOLNESS
Josue Johnson is a man of many talents. He is both a photographer and videographer that has worked on a variety of different projects and events. He has covered, weddings, fashion shoots, corporate events, tv show premieres and operated cameras on indie films. With his extensive experience in real estate photography, he can capture beautiful pictures of any property from the ground or sky.
"A good photographer can take alot of decent pictures, but a great photographer knows which ones are worth showing. "
~Josue Johnson
Issa Musharbash - Co-Founder & Marketing Strategist
As Co-Founder and Marketing Strategist at Unshakeable Productions, Issa Musharbash is a true game changer. With a sharp business acumen and a strategic marketing mindset, he ensures that the creative brilliance of our films reaches the right audiences. A seasoned entrepreneur, Issa has a proven track record of building successful companies from the ground up. Beyond his business expertise, he is a respected leader in his community and a passionate advocate for empowerment and change.
Issa collaborates closely with our Film Director, playing a pivotal role in projects both before production and after completion. His efforts are instrumental in expanding the reach and impact of the groundbreaking and transformative work produced at Unshakeable Productions.