Phosphor Studio

What Phosphor Studio does

Phosphor Studio is a Kansas City-based media production company operating a 2,000 square foot facility in the Crossroads Arts District. Established in 2010 and renovated/acquired by Jason Orr in 2011, the studio delivers video production, audio production, post-production, Dolby Atmos mixing, immersive production, livestream broadcasting, and studio rental services. Its client roster spans enterprise brands (Vice Media, H&R Block, Russell Stover, Houzz), advertising and marketing agencies (VML, Barkley Advertising, Dimensional Innovations), professional services (Popham Law Firm, Littler Mendelson, HCA Midwest Health), public sector (City of Kansas City MO), nonprofits (BeGreat Together), and music artists (Vimana Isya, Fleshy Temples, Daniel Ketter).

The studio's technical stack is anchored by Dolby Atmos-certified audio infrastructure paired with Avid Pro Tools HDX systems, complemented by projection mapping and virtual set capabilities that enable immersive and experiential production. Ecosystem partnerships extend distribution and remote collaboration reach: Dolby and AVID underpin the audio and post-production chain; Vimeo supports white-label livestreaming; Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music serve as Dolby Atmos publishing destinations; and Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Skype enable remote production workflows. The studio has produced over 250 podcast episodes and received a Best Documentary recognition at the 2023 Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival.

Revenue is generated through project-based production fees plus a published $1,500 per day studio rental rate, with the company operating as a founder-led boutique at a stable 1-10 employee headcount. The business model is horizontally diversified across content type, industry vertical, and distribution channel, with no disclosed outside funding, M&A activity, or leadership transitions. This positioning emphasizes craft and technical specialization over scale.

Name

Phosphor Studio

Legal name

Phosphor Studio

Website

https://phosphorstudio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Phosphor Studio is a Kansas City-based media production company offering video, audio, Dolby Atmos mixing, post-production, immersive production, livestream, and studio rental services to enterprise brands, agencies, music artists, and cultural institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (512240), Sound Recording Industries (5122)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Audio production studio
• Dolby atmos mixing
• Immersive media installations
• Post production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kansas City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental: Full-day rental of the 2,000 square foot production studio, available Monday-Friday 8am-6pm (10-hour day). Includes access to amenities and optional equipment rental and production crew for hire.
2. Video Production Services: Full-service video production from script to screen, including shoot and deliver workflows, remote interviews, webinars, webcasts, and branded content production.
3. Audio Production Services: Audio production including podcast production (250+ episodes produced), vocal recording, sound design, mixing, mastering, and original scoring.
4. Post Production Services: Video post-production (editing, color correction, VFX), audio post-production (sound design, mixing, mastering), and distribution preparation services.
5. Dolby Atmos Mixing and Publishing: Atmos stem mixing and mastering with optional add-on publishing to Apple Music, Tidal, and Amazon Music ($37.50 per publishing add-on). Discounts available for multi-song projects.
6. Immersive Production: Immersive audiovisual installations for museums, exhibitions, public spaces, and live events including 3D spatial sound and projection mapping.
7. Livestream Services: Live streaming for webinars, media tours, corporate communications, and branded streaming with Vimeo partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Phosphor Studio operates a 2,000-square-foot full-service media production facility in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District, offering video production, audio production, post-production (editing, VFX, sound design, color grading), studio rental, Dolby Atmos immersive mixing, livestream/remote production, and immersive audiovisual installations for museums and public spaces. The studio produces projects end-to-end under one roof, leveraging Dolby Atmos-certified equipment, Avid Pro Tools HDX, virtual sets, and projection mapping to deliver content for corporate clients, agencies, musicians, and cultural institutions.

Product overview

Phosphor Studio is a Kansas City-based media production company offering a comprehensive suite of services under one roof. The portfolio centers on three main pillars: Media Production (video and audio production from script to screen), Post Production (editing, VFX, sound design, and Dolby Atmos mixing), and Studio Rental (2,000 sq ft facility with green screen and amenities). Supporting services include Livestream Production with remote capabilities, Immersive Production for spatial audio installations, Podcast Production (250+ episodes), and Remote Video Production enabling global collaboration. All services leverage advanced tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Pro Tools, and Dolby Atmos technology, with facilities featuring a dedicated sound stage, control room, and vocal booth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Media Production Services Comprehensive media production suite covering video production from script to screen, customized web broadcasting (dynamic webinars and remote interviews), and immersive audio experiences built on an advanced Dolby Atmos sound stage for music, film, and museum installations. Designed for agencies, corporate clients, artists, and cultural institutions.
• Video Production Full-service video production with turn-key workflow covering pre-production through recording and capture, including multicamera virtual sets with real-time digital background manipulation, in-studio interview capabilities with broadcast cameras, and professional lighting for corporate, branded, and creative content.
• Audio Production Professional audio production including podcast production (over 250 episodes produced), audio for video, immersive audio and Dolby Atmos mixing, vocal recording, sound design, and audio mastering. Facilities include a 10' x 13' control room with Avid Pro Tools HDX system and a 10' x 8' soundproof vocal booth.
• Post Production Services Comprehensive post-production including video editing, audio post-production, visual effects (VFX), Dolby Atmos and surround sound mixing, color correction and grading, sound design and scoring, original scores, mastering, and authoring for distribution including Digital Cinema Package (DCP) creation.
• Studio Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• Best Documentary award at Hollywood International Diversity Film Festival 2023 for 'Pregnancy and Prejudice' produced at Phosphor Studio
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• VimeocoreTechnology or IntegrationVimeo partnership for white-label livestreaming services. Phosphor Studio uses Vimeo's livestreaming platform and appliance to offer branded streaming solutions to clients.
• DolbycoreTechnology or IntegrationDolby Atmos certified production facility with renderer technology for immersive audio mixing and mastering. Studio team certified by AVID for Dolby Atmos production.
• AVIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationAvid Pro Tools HDX system for audio production. Studio engineers hold AVID certifications for Dolby Atmos production.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sound Lounge: NYC-based audio post-production studio offering sound design, mixing, and immersive/Dolby Atmos services for film, TV, and advertising. Directly comparable to Phosphor's audio post-production and Atmos mixing capabilities for similar mid-market agency and enterprise clients.
• Sonic Union: NYC audio post-production facility providing sound design, mixing, and immersive audio for advertising and media clients. Comparable in scale and service mix to Phosphor, with overlap in Atmos/immersive audio work for agencies and brands.
• Harbor Picture Company: Post-production company offering color, VFX, sound, and finishing for film, episodic, and advertising clients. Similar end-to-end workflow focus and comparable client base (agencies, corporates) to Phosphor's combined post-production offering.
• Final Cut New York: Independent post-production house providing editorial, color, sound design, and finishing for film, documentary, and advertising. Mirrors Phosphor's full post-production stack with comparable emphasis on documentary and branded content.
• Versus Creative: Creative production studio producing film, animation, and immersive content for brands and entertainment. Comparable to Phosphor's combined video, motion graphics, and immersive installation offerings for similar enterprise clients.

Regional players

• Dimensional Innovations: Kansas City-based experiential design and fabrication firm building immersive environments for museums, airports, and brands. Overlaps with Phosphor's immersive/projection mapping capabilities and shares the KC market, though it specializes in physical fabrication rather than audio/video production.

Broad incumbents

• Technicolor Creative Studios: Global post-production and VFX network offering sound, picture, and immersive services across film, episodic, advertising, and games. Provides Phosphor's enterprise clients with a global alternative and competes for Atmos/immersive work at scale.
• Framestore: Global VFX, immersive, and experience studio with major film, episodic, and experiential installation work. Comparable to Phosphor's immersive audio/projection mapping capabilities but at a vastly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Deluxe Media: Large-scale post-production and content services provider serving film, streaming, and advertising globally. Competes with Phosphor for enterprise distribution and post-production work but with broader capabilities and deeper enterprise relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PhosphorStudio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phosphor-studio
• Instagraminstagram.com/phosphorstudio
• Xx.com/PhosphorStudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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