ABOUT
10,000+ Productions.
Award-Winning, Delivering Any Screen Any Style
Armada, an award-winning studio based in Nashville,is a solutions-oriented company which develops, designs, and delivers media for social, streaming, and events.
Overview
On a daily basis, the veteran team at Armada collaborates with agencies, businesses, and entertainment companies to rise above the noise of today’s media landscape—helping their content stand out. With decades of experience, Armada offers a complete toolset for media creation, moving beyond simple video to incorporate the latest in AI-driven workflows, real-time rendering, advanced 3D, VFX, and motion graphics.
Armada's History
Its team has created work for some of the most iconic companies, brands, characters, and public figures in the world. With over 10,000 productions and a 30+ year history, Armada has surpassed 1 billion views by producing a breadth and quality of work that’s hard to match.
In the business space, Armada has delivered content for companies including Dell, Dynatrace, CyberArk, Zespri, Crayola, and AFLAC—spanning everything from social media campaigns to large-format custom screens, with runtimes ranging from hours to mere minutes.
In entertainment, Armada has partnered with Warner Music, the Nashville Predators, Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, My Chemical Romance, and Carrie Underwood. The studio has also won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for its work with Sesame Workshop.
Armada’s core leadership team brings decades of creative and technical expertise to each project. Whether supporting an internal team, scaling with an agency, or developing a plan from scratch, Armada offers flexible, full-service production tailored to your needs.
Team Members and FAQs Below
OUR TEAM
Meet the People Behind the Vision
Don Culwell
HEAD OF TECHNOLOGY
John Hussey
HEAD OF STUDIO
Rhea Borzak
HEAD OF PRODUCTION
Michael Lapinski
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE
Joël Gibbs
DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE
Ashley Malone
CREATIVE COORDINATOR
Tyler Goll
TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Oliver Carson
OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
Randall Saba
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Jude Galle
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Jamie Valentino
TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Armada?
Armada is a team of dedicated experts that can help you bring stunning video, animation, and visual effects to life. Our senior level team has worked with and been the custodian of some of the most successful and iconic celebrities, characters, and companies in the world including Aflac, Bridgestone, Coca-Cola, Dell, Disney, McDonald’s, Microsoft, Nickelodeon, The Rolling Stones, Sesame Street, and Taylor Swift. We have generated billions of views through our content creations, and scale talent globally. As a full-service media company, we manage projects from concept to completion—or anywhere in between. Whether you need us to integrate with an existing team mid-project or start from scratch, Armada has the expertise to make it happen.
Can you describe your team?
Our team is a diverse group of global experts, managed by leadership based in Nashville. At the core of Armada is a highly capable and experienced executive team continuing 30+ award-winning years of hands-on production services, supported by a local team managing a globally-sourced talent pool to turn tight deadlines and turn hundreds of hours of content on a regular basis. We bring together a blend of creative visionaries, technical specialists, and industry veterans to deliver high-quality media content tailored to your needs.
What media do you produce?
Over 30+ years, we have done it all. With over 10,000 productions under our belts, we have been the custodian of some of the most beloved brands and IP in the world. We produce all forms of digital content tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our content spans the media spectrum from Business to Entertainment, from hyperstylized to photorealistic. Our services include animation, video shoots and crewing, design, scriptwriting, compositing, VFX, editing, live event programming, AR/VR, VO, music supervision, sound design, and more. No matter your needs, both stable infrastructure and the latest in technology are employed to ensure a beautiful end result to your project.
What platforms do you produce for?
We have you covered for your content needs across any and all platforms. This includes stadium-sized screens at NFL halftime shows, massive multi-screen live events for international brands including Dell, Microsoft, and Coca-Cola, digital signage, theatrical releases, film festivals, major streaming series, TV advertisements, regularly-produced social ads for YouTube & LinkedIn, and everything in between.
Can you produce to scale?
Yes, we scale our services to fit projects of any size. We have a core team capable of producing your content, as well as the ability to scale out globally. We assess your needs and maximize your return on investment with a team custom-assembled to your needs. We have the resources and expertise to dynamically scale the team up and down, from a lean team of professionals for smaller projects up into the hundreds for large scale projects such as film or full series.
Do you fund external projects?
Generally, Armada produces content under work-for-hire contracts. While we have entered partnership agreements at various times, typically funding for production is provided by our clients.
What about simple graphics?
We specially crew talent to provide simple graphics to make sure we provide the content you need at competitive pricing and in bulk. Whether you need a logo animation, digital signage, simple motion graphics for social media, or explainer videos, we provide professional results with an excellent experience.
Which industries do you serve?
Armada serves a wide range of industries, including technology, entertainment, healthcare, education, and more. We tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each sector, whether it’s creating corporate training videos, animated educational content, or cinematic experiences for entertainment.
Do you provide post-production services?
Yes, our post-production services include editing, color grading, sound design, music supervision, and more. We ensure that the final product is polished and ready for distribution across your chosen platforms.
How do I get started with Armada?
Getting started with Armada is simple. Reach out to us via our contact page and we’ll schedule an initial consultation to discuss your project needs. From there, we’ll guide you through the process, from planning to execution, ensuring a seamless experience.
What about backup?
We utilize state-of-the-art equipment, cloud backup, and data center to house your project. This allows you comfort in knowing that you have powerful, professional service for image creation and secure storage—something that we take very seriously.
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