Brazilian Filmmaker Alex Viegas Reaches Crunchbase Global Top 10 as AI-Native Studio Expands Virtual Talent Licensing

Bryan Stenler Studios rises to No. 17,377 in Crunchbase's company rankings as its founder reaches No. 10 in CB Rank (Person), alongside the studio's growing international recognition in AI-powered entertainment.

13 October 2026, Brazilian filmmaker, creative director, and electronic music producer Alex Viegas has reached the 10th position in Crunchbase's CB Rank (People), alongside tech leaders such as Sam Altman (OpenAI), Naval Ravikant (AngelList), Guillermo Rauch (Vercel), and Thomas Wolf (Hugging Face), while his AI-native entertainment company, Bryan Stenler Studios, rose to the 17,377th position in the platform's company rankings, achieving a *Heat Score* (relevance index) of 94.

From Independent Filmmaking to AI-Native Entertainment

Bryan Stenler Studios has developed an original entertainment ecosystem combining cinematic storytelling, generative artificial intelligence, electronic music and character-driven intellectual property.

Its creative portfolio has accumulated more than 120 international film festival selections, alongside awards and recognition for productions including Lunther - Stone by Stone and In the Shadows.

The studio's original cinematic world, The Sower Universe, connects fictional characters, music releases and audiovisual narratives across an expanding creative catalogue.

Bryan Stenler: A Premium Virtual Talent for International Brands

At the centre of the company's commercial strategy is Bryan Stenler, a photorealistic virtual actor, model and digital personality conceived for long-term storytelling and commercial licensing.

Rather than developing isolated AI-generated advertising images, the studio focuses on building recognisable characters with consistent identities and the potential to participate in multiple creative campaigns.

Bryan Stenler offers possibilities for fashion editorials, branded films, advertising campaigns, entertainment productions and digital experiences.

The company is exploring licensing and creative partnerships with international advertising agencies, brands, production companies and technology businesses, including opportunities within the United Kingdom's creative industries.

An International Creative Portfolio

Alongside its virtual talent development, Bryan Stenler Studios produces original music and cinematic audiovisual content, connecting electronic music with visual storytelling.

Its projects include the dark melodic techno release Luntherland and the forthcoming single Worth the Climb, scheduled for 16 October 2026.

The studio's long-term strategy centres on developing original intellectual property that can connect entertainment audiences, commercial partners and emerging technologies across international markets.

Commercial Partnerships and Licensing

Bryan Stenler Studios welcomes enquiries concerning virtual talent licensing, branded entertainment, cinematic advertising, music synchronisation, audiovisual production and strategic creative partnerships.

The company continues to expand its international presence while maintaining the development and creative direction of its original characters and entertainment properties.

About Bryan Stenler Studios

Founded in January 2025 by Brazilian filmmaker and music producer Alex Viegas, Bryan Stenler Studios is an independent AI-native entertainment and creative production company specialising in cinematic intellectual property, virtual talent, original music and branded audiovisual experiences.