About Us
A World of Purpose
Imaginary Junction is a purpose-driven initiative dedicated to creating stories that entertain, educate, and inspire, using storytelling as a tool for outreach—sparking dialogue, fostering understanding, and helping communities connect.
Founded by filmmaker Brian La Belle, Imaginary Junction develops narrative films, documentaries, and short-form media that blend cinematic storytelling with research-based insights.
Through partnerships with grant programs, public programs, global organizations, ad agencies, and destination marketing alliances, Imaginary Junction supports causes at the intersection of community, culture, and imagination, working toward a bright future.
Brian La Belle
Brian La Belle
Brian La Belle
Brian La Belle is a filmmaker and director with a career spanning film, television, and commercial production. His passion lies in bringing untold stories of the world to light, with a particular focus on nonprofit and purpose-driven endeavors. Through his work, Brian combines creative vision with social impact, crafting stories that inform, inspire, and connect audiences everywhere.
Terri Smith
Brian La Belle
Brian La Belle
Terri earned her BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and brings more than 30 years of experience as a lead engineer, animal care volunteer, dive master, and underwater photographer. She is dedicated to developing products that address key challenges in environmental sustainability, conservation, and public health.
Terri earned her BSME in Mechanical Engineering from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and brings more than 30 years of experience as a lead engineer, animal care volunteer, dive master, and underwater photographer. She is dedicated to developing products that address key challenges in environmental sustainability, conservation, and public health. Terri focuses on creating solutions that advance science, improve lives, and protect the environment, especially in green and blue technologies, medical and wellness fields, and veterinary tools. Her work aims to strengthen communities, support research, and help restore and conserve ecosystems and species. Terri has held senior roles as a manager and hardware engineer at Apple in Cupertino and served as VP of Product Design at Spanner Product Development in Silicon Valley. Her background makes her a strong lead producer for Imaginary Junction’s mission to promote culture, community, and sustainability.
Dylan La Belle
Brian La Belle
Dylan La Belle
Dylan is a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Cognitive Science, which provides valuable insights as we navigate the future of AI and human behavior. Her curiosity about the world has led her to study and intern abroad in Spain, Marrakesh, Italy, France, and Portugal, as well as with the City of Santa Monica. She's Passionate about global
Dylan is a UC Berkeley graduate with a BA in Cognitive Science, which provides valuable insights as we navigate the future of AI and human behavior. Her curiosity about the world has led her to study and intern abroad in Spain, Marrakesh, Italy, France, and Portugal, as well as with the City of Santa Monica. She's Passionate about global well-being and committed to leading efforts to bridge our cultural values with the inevitable evolution of technology.