289 Productions is a New Jersey based video & film production company. Founded by Christian Barillas and Taj Hull, our video services span throughout the Tri-state area and beyond. 289 Productions mission is to produce and deliver exceptional media that inspires a global audience.
We are a full-service production company that works with our clients to make videos through creative development, pre-production, production, and post- production. At the heart of 289 Productions we strive to provide a home for opportunity, creativity and passion through video production.
In order to succeed in this digital age, industries today rely on video production marketing tools now more than ever. Therefore we design captivating visuals that appeal to targeted audiences which drives customers directly to our clients. Such videos include corporate, marketing, educational, explainer, promotional, and tutorial videos for companies, brands, agencies, and small businesses of all sorts. We also work in creative industries including film production and music video production.
At 289 Productions we value creating an inclusive space that allows our employees and clients to grow through meaningful work. We are passionate about developing lasting relationships, and a workplace built on integrity.
Meet the team
Christian Barillas
Ryan Burgess
Taj Hull
Co-Founder of 289 Productions:
Christian is a New Jersey-based writer and director with a degree in Journalism & media studies from Rutgers University. During his time at Rutgers, he directed short films that would go on to make the top 15 out 50 in the Campus Movie Festival. He has produced news and feature stories for NBC New York’s webs
Co-Founder of 289 Productions:
Christian is a New Jersey-based writer and director with a degree in Journalism & media studies from Rutgers University. During his time at Rutgers, he directed short films that would go on to make the top 15 out 50 in the Campus Movie Festival. He has produced news and feature stories for NBC New York’s website and its social channels. In addition, he developed and edited digital video content for five national TownSquare Media brands (XXL, Loudwire, Taste of Country, ScreenCrush, & PopCrush). Christian has also had industry experience as an intern for NBC’s TODAY Show and Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Christian worked as a 2020 election graphic operator for MSNBC. In addition, he worked with long-time collaborator Taj Hull to executive produce, write, and direct Agent Smith Music. The Short Film/Music Video raised $3,500 with a cast and crew of 40 people. This project would lead to the inception of 289 Productions LLC. Christian is passionate about bringing his vision to the big screen and audiences around the globe.
Taj Hull
Ryan Burgess
Taj Hull
Co-Founder of 289 Productions:
Taj is a self-made entrepreneur, producer, songwriter, and actor raised in Guttenberg, NJ. Over the year's Taj starred in and produced many independent projects where he was able to hone his skills in music and video production. The most recent being the production of a short film/music video for the single
Co-Founder of 289 Productions:
Taj is a self-made entrepreneur, producer, songwriter, and actor raised in Guttenberg, NJ. Over the year's Taj starred in and produced many independent projects where he was able to hone his skills in music and video production. The most recent being the production of a short film/music video for the single "Agent Smith '' released under the moniker KRWN. Forming 289 Productions shortly after with partner and frequent collaborator Christian Barillas, Taj continues his mission to unlock the imagination of viewers and listeners across the globe.
Ryan Burgess
Ryan Burgess
Ryan Burgess
Director of Photography at 289 Productions:
Ryan Burgess is a New Jersey-based self-taught filmmaker, photographer, and music video director. His journey into the visual arts began five years ago when his life long love for all forms of music transformed into a desire to create music videos. He has since, shot, directed, and edited several
Director of Photography at 289 Productions:
Ryan Burgess is a New Jersey-based self-taught filmmaker, photographer, and music video director. His journey into the visual arts began five years ago when his life long love for all forms of music transformed into a desire to create music videos. He has since, shot, directed, and edited several different music videos for upcoming recording artists. In addition, he has created video content for local restaurants and lifestyle brands, and has done production assistant work on film sets for noteworthy brands such as Complex Magazine ( Chance the Rapper & Lin Manuel Miranda “Self Made” issue) and PacoRabanne Perfume. Ryan has his unique style of storytelling which he incorporates into his cinematography and is passionate about bringing music he enjoys to live through film.