WHO WE ARE
In 2010, Joel & Jesse Edwards, two “Vimeo Kids” founded Evolve. What started out as a dream fueled by an iMac, DSLRs & ramen noodles, Evolve Studios is now becoming one of the most discreetly influential original & branded content studios.
As an independent, award-winning studio, Evolve produces premium content for a diverse group of partners including Disney, National Geographic, ESPN, Netflix, Facebook, NBC Universal, HBO and Discovery, to name a few. Our work has been recognized with numerous awards including 5 National Television Emmy’s, 40 Emmy nominations & many other top industry accolades.
Empowered by incredible young talent, team culture and blue collar creative work effort, Evolve has built a multifaceted studio that produces in three industry verticals all from the new content frontier in Nashville, Tennessee.
We value authenticity, relationships & premium quality work.
WE CREATE FOR
OUR METHOD
OUR PASSION.
In-house end to end capabilities feature content development, directors, live-action digital film, VFX and complete high-end post production. Evolve partners collaboratively with television & VOD content networks, brands, creative agencies, marketing teams, producers and entertainment companies to tell compelling stories in a strikingly visual fashion. We seek positive change in culture through storytelling. We are empowered by a deep calling to make things; and the creative process continues to humble and enlighten us. Our goal is to align with like-minded passionate people that value & aspire to do excellent work in a healthy, positive, sustainable way. Life is too short to not spend it with others you enjoy.
COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP & PARTNERSHIPS
As both a collective group of storytellers and as an organization, we at Evolve believe stewardship of our talents for the greater good is an important part of our mission. These efforts are geared towards generating positive change in our world. We put an intentional focus on giving our talents and resources to help out in our local community and believe big change starts at a local level with individuals doing something, no matter how big or small.
Our Team
Joel Edwards
President | EP
Jesse Edwards
EVP | EP
Daniel Kiedis
VP | Executive Producer
Jen Lewis
Senior Producer
Lindsey Leatherman
Senior Story Producer
Zach Prichard
Senior Editor
Ryan Trommer
Lead VFX & Design
Melissa Floreth
Post Supervisor
Alex Hoffman
Post Producer
Elizabeth Heller
Line Producer
Melissa Lummus
Story Producer
Rachel Leach
Creative Producer
Hannah Villio
Brand Partnerships
Julianne Williams
Operations
Aaron Seldon
DP | Camera Dept
Kendall Rittenour
DP | Colorist
Mark Ablaza
Editor
Seth Evans
Editor
Joe Bastien
Editor
Rebecca Ryan
Production Manager
Fadwa Ward
Production Manager
Lucile Rich
Production Manager
Aaron Wheeler
Post Production
Tanner Larson
Post Production
Ben Bell
Post Production
Paul Beauchamp
Post Production
Joseph Ebanks
Post Production
Bryan Wibberley
Post Production
Caleb Dixon
Post Production
Marleeta Escobar
Post Production
Stephen Johnson
Camera Department
