Loudbyte is a full-scale independent media company

Founded in 2010 by Steve Beta and Ton-Essa La'Rocque, Loudbyte is focused on original sci-fi, drama, and thriller. We develop and produce award-winning short films and features.

Recognition

Company

Founded2010
ModelIndependent · In-house
Titles in Slate3
Streaming PlatformsAfroland TV · Cineverse
IP Owned100%

Selected Awards — BOTS (2021)

Best U.S. NarrativeSanta Monica Shorts  ·  2021
Best U.S. NarrativeCalifornia Indies
Best Comedy ShortNewark Short Film Awards  ·  2021
Best Comedy Short — SilverIndependent Shorts Awards
Best Actress — SilverIndependent Shorts Awards
Best Sci-FiMontelupo Fiorentino FF  ·  Italy 2022
Outstanding Achievement — ComedyIndy Short Fest
Who We Are
Steve Beta — Co-Founder, Director, Writer

Steve Beta

Co-Founder  /  Director  /  Writer

Steve Beta is a director and writer who has lived and worked across Ukraine, Italy, and the United States.

His directorial debut BOTS ran the international festival circuit in 2021–22, winning awards at Santa Monica Shorts, California Indies, Newark Short Film Awards, and the Montelupo Fiorentino Film Festival in Italy, among others.

He is currently in post-production on Paper Skin and in development on Valenko, his debut feature.

Direction Screenwriting Editing Animation Sound Design Post-Production
Ton-Essa La'Rocque — Co-Founder, Director of Photography, Writer

Ton-Essa
La'Rocque

Co-Founder  /  Director of Photography  /  Writer

Raised in New York, Ton-Essa La'Rocque is a cinematographer, writer, and actor. She has appeared on national television including ABC and The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Her performance in BOTS earned the Best Actress Silver at the Independent Shorts Awards. As Director of Photography she has shaped Loudbyte's visual identity across every project.

Cinematography Direction Writing Editing Producing Performance IP Development