Tell us a bit about your organization and what your specialty is in the film and video space.

Imagination Square Studios is an innovative media production company focused on creating high quality, engaging, animated features and content for global audiences. We aim to combine cutting-edge technology with compelling storytelling to entertain all ages.

With the advancement of multiple technology tools available for creators, and the vision behind the stories and characters being created, Imagination Square Studios is focused on blending the best mix of various methods to produce the most entertaining and original content for all audiences.

Imagination Square Studios is poised to carve out a significant niche in the vibrant and expanding world of animated film. By combining technological innovation, diverse storytelling, and strategic marketing, we aim to create a new wave of animated content that resonates with audiences around the globe.

What is your organization’s ethos and how does it set you apart from industry competitors?

We love seeing the creativity and imagination of others brought to reality in the form of animation. And we have greatest respect for original and traditional artistic works that have paved the way for current content creators, today.

At Imagination Square Studios, we look to implement traditional illustrations, adept CGI methods, and use of generative AI tools, to create a hybrid approach to produce both short film and full-length animated feature content. We believe that this hybrid approach is the future in animation production.

How can people join or learn more about what you do?

We encourage anyone who would like to collaborate with Imagination Square Studios to view our website, and see if you feel your creative style is synergistic with ours. If you’d like to learn more about partnering with us, feel free to email me directly at Jay@imaginationsquarestudios.com

Tell us about your Telly Award winning piece. What’s the story behind it?

We received a Silver Award in the Children’s category, for our opening video song for “Jax & Maizy.” “Jax & Maizy” is a project based on our actual Schnauzer babies. So, if you’re a dog lover, you should enjoy this direction. The long-term idea is to produce short stories/shows based on the endless imagination of these two pups, and the new adventure they find themselves in, in each episode.

What are you most proud of about this piece? What was your biggest challenge during production and how did you solve it?

I am proud to have a conceptual brand, such as “Jax & Maizy” which will bring adventures to life of my actual pups, as they are part of the family. I am very proud of the theme song, and how it is completely fitting with their personalities. The biggest challenges are probably similar to other creators – time, funding, and resources.

Do you have any advice to other filmmakers based on your career or your team’s approach to work?

Have an open mind, never stop creating or learning, and always approach every task with grit.

Can you share a behind the scenes story or fun fact about the making of your piece?

I spent a few afternoons playing outside with Jax and Maizy, in order to get a feel for the various fictional characters/settings which I wanted to focus on in the opening trailer. It honestly didn’t take long to compile a list, given how playful and energetic our two dogs are.

Tell us about the most memorable response you got from this work.

Winning a Telly gave the company some local visibility, including an article write-up in the Georgia Entertainment magazine. Given we are just starting out as a company, this type of visibility was flattering for Imagination Square Studios overall.

Complete this sentence: ‘Great video storytelling is…’

… creating a world that truly captures the minds and imagination of the audience, drawing them in, senses and all, and leaving them thinking they are part of the story and unaware of the reality around them.