About

Established in 2010, UrbanMouse is a boutique production company consisting of a fantastic four.  More than Directors or DP's, we are creators with a wide array of filmmaking proficiency and a solid support network.  Our work varies from singular, focused contributions to end-to-end production.  Over the years we've amassed both experience and production assets, which enables us to service our clients efficiently.  As a team, years of working alongside one another results in unprecedented workflow familiarity, speed, and effectiveness in reaching creative goals on set. From pre to post, we’ve got you covered.  

mike hechanova

Mike is a founder/owner of UrbanMouse along with Spike. Born and raised in Guam, USA. Mike’s “made in NY” story involves relocation from across the world, a homeless adventure in Staten Island, breakdancing in Times Square, and a long thread of education and career paths. Mike’s entry to filmmaking is supported by both self-taught, indie field experiences as well as a master’s degree in film production. As a Director / DP / Editor, Mike is formidable at producing projects with hands on, end-to-end capability. No matter the scale or complexity, Mike is constantly elevating creatives and proving himself indispensable to UrbanMouse projects. His body of work highlights his dynamism, and his creative fluency isn’t limited to style, format, or genre.

spike bauman

Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Spike’s previous careers are as colorful and diverse as his ethnic background of Native American and Korean. This life-long foundation not only gives him a unique perspective, but also a deep well from where to draw creativity. It is also evident in his aesthetic as a cinematographer. He is bound by no rules and enjoys constantly evolving his visual style. Additionally, Spike’s background in 3d animation often finds its way into supporting what’s possible in UrbanMouse projects. Spike is a co-owner and co-founder of UrbanMouse.

Paul Illge Jr

Paul’s eye for painterly compositions makes his cinematography artistically unique. After earning a BFA from William Paterson in painting, he went on to trade his brushes for cameras. He joined UrbanMouse in 2014 as the first of the NJ crew. His earliest introduction to art and creativity came from Godzilla films and other old school monster movies. Along with visual media, he is involved in music as a multi-instrumentalist for his band and scoring for films. Much like Godzilla, Paul is a formidable force… behind the camera.

Bruno Ferreira

Wrapping up the New Jersey side of UrbanMouse, Bruno is a Director / DP / Editor who feels most comfortable when he is on set and holding a camera. His Film degree is great, but his Theater degree is what influences him the most. It’s given him a love for working with actors and an understanding of the marriage between performance and visual story telling. His main goal is to be the hardest working person on a production, but that’s no easy feat when competing against the rest of the UrbanMouse crew.