Ocean Memory Nereid Biomaterials


Nereid Biomaterials is a women-led company developing ocean-degradable bioplastics for the blue economy. For the past seven years, Brier has collaborated with Nereid CEO and UC Santa Barbara marine biologist Alyson Santoro to bring the science behind Nereid’s work to life.
Nereid's commitment to harnessing natural capabilities to solve global problems is not only innovative – but extremely necessary.
Using a polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) base made by bacteria or plants, Nereid’s proprietary formulations can speed up or slow down degradation—an unprecedented advancement in plastic design.
Brier has been a central resource in communicating the importance of sustainable materials and the power of innovation in tackling environmental challenges—highlighting how science, art, and imagination can shape a more sustainable future.
From short documentary films and photography to a fully developed website, Brier has helped translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant media.

Ocean Memory Nereid Biomaterials
Nereid Biomaterials is a women-led company developing ocean-degradable bioplastics for the blue economy. For the past seven years, Brier has collaborated with Nereid CEO and UC Santa Barbara marine biologist Alyson Santoro to bring the science behind Nereid’s work to life.
Nereid's commitment to harnessing natural capabilities to solve global problems is not only innovative – but extremely necessary.
Using a polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) base made by bacteria or plants, Nereid’s proprietary formulations can speed up or slow down degradation—an unprecedented advancement in plastic design.

Brier has been a central resource in communicating the importance of sustainable materials and the power of innovation in tackling environmental challenges—highlighting how science, art, and imagination can shape a more sustainable future.
From short documentary films and photography to a fully developed website, Brier has helped translate complex ideas into accessible, emotionally resonant media.

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Brier Production Company
Nereid Biomaterials Client
Brendan Byrne Director & DP
Cem Kumru Additional Cinematography
Scott Chimileski Additional Cinematography
Malakai Isaacs Underwater Cinematography
Ily Logeais Producer
Nick Thomas Assistant Camera
Aaron Esposito Music
Brendan Byrne Edit & Color
Nereid Biomaterials is an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and government experts working together to develop ocean-degradable plastics. Born from the National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator program, Nereid, has grown from a research idea in their Phase I of funding to a fully fledged company in Phase II now producing bacteria embedded bioplastics materials designed for the blue economy. Brier produced a series of media assets, including several short documentary films, photos, and a website for Nereid.
Nereid Biomaterials is an interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and government experts working together to develop ocean-degradable plastics. Born from the National Science Foundation's Convergence Accelerator program, Nereid, has grown from a research idea in their Phase I of funding to a fully fledged company in Phase II now producing bacteria embedded bioplastics materials designed for the blue economy. Brier produced a series of media assets, including several short documentary films, photos, and a website for Nereid.
Brier Production Company
Nereid Biomaterials Client
Brendan Byrne Director & DP
Cem Kumru Additional Cinematography
Scott Chimileski Additional Cinematography
Malakai Isaacs Underwater Cinematography
Ily Logeais Producer
Nick Thomas Assistant Camera
Aaron Esposito Music
Brendan Byrne Edit & Color