Company Culture

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Unite culture through storytelling

Unite culture 
through storytelling

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STORYTELLING IS THE FABRIC OF
SOCIETY & CULTURE.
STORYTELLING IS THE FABRIC OF SOCIETY & CULTURE.

WE SEEK POSITIVE CHANGE IN CULTURE
THROUGH STORYTELLING.
WE SEEK POSITIVE CHANGE IN CULTURE THROUGH STORYTELLING.

An independent full-service production studio, Evolve Studios produces a vast range of original feature films, episodic series, documentaries, brand storytelling, trailers, promos, digital films and immersive & experiential content.

Evolve’s work has been recognized with numerous accolades including 6 Television Academy Emmy wins & 50+ nominations, Edward R Murrow journalism awards, CLIO’s, PROMAX, United Nations UNCA and in many film festivals.

Empowered by incredible young talent, team culture and blue collar creative work ethic, Evolve has built a multifaceted studio ecosystem that creates, develops and produces in three industry verticals all from Nashville, Tennessee.
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HOUSE RULES: people  over pixels®

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    WE ARE BOLD & PASSIONATE MAKERS

    We host a bold, risk taking artist & entrepreneurial spirit. Everyday is a Gift. Everyday is an opportunity to pursue our passion & calling to create beautiful things and tell powerful stories.

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    we ARE FOR EACH OTHER

    Evolve lives and dies by our unified team-centered mentality. Filmmaking is the ultimate team creative sport and there is no room for individualism. We labor together to achieve collective goals and dreams.

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    WE ARE BLUE COLLAR ARTISTS

    We deliver elite and premium goods with humility & grit. We always over-deliver. We don't go around, we go through.

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    WE DISRUPT

    Change is in our name. Creativity, technology & process are always evolving. We consistently seek out new paths to pioneer. We thrive in uncharted territory.

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    Joel Edwards

    Founder | Executive Producer

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    Daniel Kiedis

    COO | Executive Producer

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    Zach Prichard

    Sr. Editor

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    Mark Ablaza

    Editor

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    Ryan Trommer

    Sr. VFX Artist

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    Aaron Seldon

    Director of Photography

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    Jen Lewis

    Sr. Producer

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    Melissa Floreth

    Post Supervisor

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    Maddy Blaznek

    Producer

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    Lindsey Leatherman

    Creative Producer

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    Amelia Watson

    Creative Producer

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    Rachel Helton

    Creative Producer

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    Julianne Williams

    Operations

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    Kendall Rittenour

    DP | Colorist

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    Ben Bell

    Editor

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    James Jaffee

    Editor

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    Bryn Neuenschwander

    Post Producer

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    Paul Beauchamp

    Post Producer

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    Chris Farfán

    Finishing Producer

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    Justin Coupe

    Post Production

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    Hamilton Wang

    Post Production

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    Hunter Candari

    Post Production

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    Marleeta Escobar

    Post Coordinator

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    Spencer Clarke

    Technical Manager

CommunityStewardship& 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.