Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Keith Jenson. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Keith, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

My entry into post-production was actually a bit of a happy accident. Right after college, I was set to 1st AD a feature that fell apart at the last minute. Pivot-mode kicked in, and I walked into the post house that had handled the telecine for a 16mm film I made in college and asked for a job. I started as a tape room operator and just hit the ground running.
I’m naturally curious, so my strategy early on was to never say ‘no.’ I volunteered for every late-night session and assisted every senior artist who would let me in the room. By setting my ego aside and treating every task—from the vault and shipping to DVD authoring and editorial—as a skill to be mastered, I built a massive horizontal foundation. Looking back, I probably could have sought out specific mentorship earlier. While being a self-starter served me well, finding a dedicated mentor in those first few years might have helped me narrow my focus on finishing and color sooner than I did. The most essential skill wasn’t actually technical; it was adaptability. In post, there can be huge changes every six months, but the ability to be a dependable, enthusiastic teammate is evergreen. The biggest obstacle was often just the sheer volume of the ‘old guard’ workflows—learning to navigate the transition from physical film and tape to digital media was a steep curve, but it’s exactly what gave me the confidence to launch Brainwomb with my business partner, Bonnie, in 2025. I know how to run a company because I’ve worn every single hat in the building.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I’m Keith Jenson, colorist and co-founder of Brainwomb in NYC. My career started with a ‘happy accident’ right after college when a film shoot I was set to 1st AD fell apart. I pivoted immediately, walked into a local post house, and started in the tape room. Over the next 20 years, I worked my way through nearly every department from the vault and editorial to telecine and finishing before launching Brainwomb in 2025 with my partner, Bonnie Gross. At Brainwomb, we specialize in high-end finishing: conform, color grading, VFX, and specialized beauty work. We bridge the gap between a director’s creative vision and the technical complexity of post-production. We solve ‘technical anxiety’ for our clients, providing a clear roadmap from workflow consultation to the final pixel. What differentiates us is our ‘ego-free’ collaborative approach. Because I’ve worn every hat in a post house, I see the pipeline through the lens of a partner, not just a service provider. We work across all budgets from Oscar-shortlisted documentaries, music videos, narrative features, and indie shorts because we believe great storytelling shouldn’t be gated by technical barriers.
I’m incredibly proud of the boutique culture we’ve built. It’s a space where 20 years of industry experience is distilled into a focused, creative environment. We aren’t just a company; we’re a team that takes your project across the finish line and makes it look exactly the way you imagined it—or better. Whether you’re a first-time director or a seasoned producer, we’re here to be your collaborators in post.

Can you tell us the story behind how you met your business partner?

During the pandemic, I accepted a role as a colorist and finishing artist at Light Iron in New York City. A few months into the job, I met Bonnie when she joined the team as a project coordinator. Over the next four years, we collaborated on countless projects and discovered that we not only worked exceptionally well together but also shared a genuine professional shorthand.

We began taking on independent projects that didn’t meet the entry requirements of a large facility like Light Iron, quickly finding a rhythm that worked for us. In 2025, when Light Iron’s parent company decided to close the New York office, the industry was still reeling from the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

Faced with that landscape, Bonnie and I realized we had two choices: apply to the remaining post houses with the risk of facing another closure months down the line, or bet on ourselves. We chose to take all that energy and turn our side hustle into our full-time mission. We went with option number two.

Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?

I was drawn to the film industry by the inherent collaboration it requires. I love the idea of bringing my best to the table, teaming up with others who are masters of their own craft, and building something together that is truly greater than the sum of its parts.
My professional goal is simple: I love what I do, and I want to do it every day with my friends. Treating clients as friends and friends as clients recaptures that same energy I remember from film school, where everyone was just genuinely excited to be part of the creative process. It’s easy for a career to start feeling like just a ‘job,’ and I’ve sat in plenty of sessions where people are simply going through the motions. At Brainwomb, my goal is to foster an environment where clients feel that spark of excitement again, knowing we’re all there to elevate the project to its highest potential.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.brainwomb.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainwomb/?hl=en
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555874525504
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/106408427/admin/dashboard/

Image Credits

Photographer for B&W images: Axel Jenson
Color photos: Yale Goodman and Nick Valez