Our Team
Timothy Eaton
Emmy Award winner Timothy Eaton has worked variously as a Director, Cinematographer, Producer, Writer, and Editor of commercials, features, documentaries, television movies and corporate films and videos. Tim has built a successful 25 year career in Hollywood. In 2008, he founded the Santa Barbara-based film studio Verité Studios.
Tim earned his bachelor's in Communication from Wheaton College. He later attended the Art Center College of Design and has since worked as an instructor in advanced cinematography and advanced lighting. For the past sixteen years, Tim and the Verité team have collaborated with fortune 500 companies all over the world including businesses right here in Santa Barbara.
Erik Rodkey
A native Santa Barbarian, Erik started making short films as a teenager. Since joining Verité Studios in 2015, Erik has been involved in every stage of production, working his way up from a PA sharpening his skills as a cameraman, editor, and production coordinator, After 8 years studying under Timothy Eaton, Erik has honed his skills as a well-rounded filmmaker with specialized skills in lighting, interviews, editing and sound mixing.
When he is not on set or working a the next big project Erik enjoys drinking coffee over an early morning timelapse, and talking about movies—especially British films of the 30s
Tamia Sanders
Tamia moved to Santa Barbara to pursue her college education, where she received her degree in Communications. During her junior year she was introduced to Tim and the Verité team, and interned for diffrent Verité Studios productions.
Prior to her time at Verité Studios, Tamia worked as a photographer, transitioning into filmmaking in college. She has been involved in the Montecito Student Film Festival and her documentary short films have been recognized and awarded by Hollywood industry professionals. She officially joined the Verité team in 2024. Where she now works as Project Coordinator.