Brad Romeo Hodge

Brad Romeo Hodge (born Romeo Pablo Strater in 1980) is an American filmmaker and multidisciplinary artist known for his work in independent film, documentary production, television, music video and visual art. He has worked as a director since 2006 and has used both Brad Hodge and Romeo Strater as professional names.

Brad Romeo Hodge
Born	1980
Place of Birth	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Filmmaker Film director Artist Musician Painter

Born in Los Angeles, California, Hodge later became associated with the creative community in St. Louis, Missouri. His early filmmaking activities included a documentary project about Gypsy poets in Budapest. After securing a grant for the project, he continued producing independent work and eventually became involved in Hollywood film production.

Hodge's directing career has included productions across documentary, drama, experimental cinema, television and short-form video. His credits include Survival of the Fittest, West of Ventura, Clock Out, Kaleidoscope, Vintage Vinyl Roadshow, Room 105 and Goodbye Pearl.

Before devoting much of his professional career to filmmaking, Hodge spent approximately 15 years in literary publishing. During this period, he worked with Barney Rosset, the influential publisher associated with Grove Press. He also collaborated with the Museum of Modern Art on work involving the completion of Samuel Beckett's final work.

Career

Hodge entered filmmaking in the 2000s and began accumulating directing credits in 2006. His early projects included Dictatorship of taste, followed by Dengue Boys and Mosquito Kingdom.

In 2010, he directed Survival of the Fittest. During the following decade, he continued producing independent films and other screen projects, including West of Ventura and Clock Out, both released in 2014. His later work included Kaleidoscope, Ring River, One More Notch and The Rise of Cryptocurrency.

Hodge has also directed projects connected with music, popular culture and experimental filmmaking. His television-related credits include Romeo 1984 and The Product show, while his more recent work has included short films and independent productions.

Selected filmography

Year	Title	Role / format
2006	Dictatorship of taste	Director
2008	Dengue Boys	Director
2008	Mosquito Kingdom	Director
2010	Survival of the Fittest	Director
2014	West of Ventura	Director, as Brad Hodge
2014	Clock Out	Director, as Brad Hodge
2016	Kaleidoscope	Director
2016	Ring River	Director, as Brad Hodge
2016	One More Notch	Director, as Brad Hodge
2017	The Rise of Cryptocurrency	Director, as Brad Hodge
2017	Grinch Robbers	Director, as Brad Hodge
2017	Brush with Satan	Director, as Brad Hodge
2019	Funk me up	Video, Director
2019	Vintage Vinyl Roadshow	Director
2021	Room 105	Director
2022	Goodbye Pearl	Director
2023	Romeo 1984	TV movie, Director
2023	The Product show	TV series, Director
2024	Last days of franco	Director
2025	Pig the story of 2 hands	Short film, Director
2025	Nose candy	Director
2026	Machiavelli Story of yum66	Director
2026	Polaroid black	Director

Early filmmaking

Hodge was born in Los Angeles in 1980 and began developing his interests in cinema and the arts at an early stage of his career. His first significant documentary work focused on Gypsy poets in Budapest.

Following the completion of his grant-supported documentary project, Hodge pursued additional film productions and gradually expanded his professional involvement in the entertainment industry. His subsequent work has covered both factual and fictional subjects, with projects ranging from documentary productions to experimental and dramatic formats.

Publishing career

Before becoming primarily known for filmmaking, Hodge worked in literary publishing for roughly 15 years. His publishing activities brought him into contact with Barney Rosset, a major figure in American independent publishing and a longtime publisher associated with Grove Press.

Hodge was also involved with the Museum of Modern Art in connection with work relating to Samuel Beckett's final project. His experience in publishing contributed to his broader involvement in literature and the arts.

Other artistic activities

In addition to filmmaking and publishing, Hodge has pursued music and painting. His creative work spans multiple disciplines, with his film projects often existing alongside his interests in visual art and literature.

His professional credits have included feature-length productions, documentaries, television projects, shorts and video work. This range has made filmmaking one part of a broader artistic career.

Later work

During the 2020s, Hodge continued to develop film and television projects. His credits from this period include Room 105, Goodbye Pearl, Romeo 1984 and The Product show.

Projects listed for 2024 through 2026 include Last days of franco, Pig the story of 2 hands, Nose candy, Machiavelli Story of yum66 and Polaroid black.

Personal life

Hodge's professional career has connected him with creative communities in Los Angeles and St. Louis. His activities have extended across film direction, documentary production, painting, music and literary publishing.

External links

• Brad Romeo Hodge at IMDb