Mass FX Media

What Mass FX Media does

Mass FX Media is a Denver-based motion graphics, animation, and visual effects studio founded in 2011 by co-founders Shawna Schultz (CEO) and Matt Schultz (Executive Creative Director). The studio specializes in non-fiction content, with a core focus on documentary films, television, and branded content. Service offerings span motion graphics, 3D animation, visual effects compositing, documentary graphics packages, science communication animation, broadcast design, title sequence design, UI animation, and 3D product visualization. Technical differentiators include a proprietary 'Grid Rigs System' inspired by satellite spy imagery, custom AOVs in Redshift shaders for high-resolution composite work (e.g., 24K population density animations for The Grab), and reconstruction of real software panels frame-by-frame for UI animation projects such as the Adobe Frame.io launch.

The studio operates a B2B creative services model selling directly to enterprise clients including major streaming platforms and studios (Netflix, HBO, National Geographic, Adobe), consumer and technology brands (Otterbox, Lyft, Elastic, Brooks Running), healthcare and biotech (Ultragenyx, Amgen), and government research (NSF/NCAR). Revenue derives from project-based professional services engagements — including notable documentary franchises such as HBO's Q: Into the Storm and Netflix's The Social Dilemma — plus facility rental of a 20-person 4K Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 theater at the Denver studio and a freelance talent network used for project scaling. The company is a privately held LLC with no disclosed funding rounds or institutional investors, and its core team of approximately 16 specialists is supplemented by freelance capacity to execute large deliverables (e.g., 651 total shots across 6 episodes, approximately 5,000 production hours).

Name

Mass FX Media

Legal name

Mass FX Media, LLC

Website

https://massfxmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mass FX Media is a Denver-based motion graphics, animation, and visual effects studio that creates documentary graphics packages, branded content, and 3D animation for enterprise clients including Netflix, HBO, National Geographic, Adobe, and Otterbox.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motion Graphics and Visual Effects Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAHABAB

VFX Production & Shot Work (CG Integration, Matte Painting, FX)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Media Technology & Services (Post-Production, VFX, Animation, Streaming Infrastructure)/Visual Effects (VFX) & Compositing

SECONDARYMPADAHAF

Animation Services for VFX (Creature/Character, Crowd, Simulation Support)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/VFX & Virtual Production

SECONDARYMPAHABAD

Rotoscoping, Paint & Matchmove/Tracking Services

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Media Technology & Services (Post-Production, VFX, Animation, Streaming Infrastructure)/Visual Effects (VFX) & Compositing

SECONDARYMPADACAG

Animated Series Production (TV/Streaming)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Animation & Animated Production

Keywords

• Motion graphics services
• Visual effects compositing
• 3D animation studio
• Documentary graphics packages
• Brand content production

Headquarters

HQ city

Wheat Ridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Creative Services - Film & TV: Motion graphics, visual effects, title design, and animation for documentary films, feature films, and television series for major studios and streaming platforms
2. Creative Services - Brand: Branded content, promotional videos, digital campaigns, and advertising content for corporate brands

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mass FX Media is a Denver-based motion graphics and visual effects studio that designs and produces animation, 3D, VFX, title sequences, broadcast graphics, UI animation, and science communication content for non-fiction storytelling. The studio serves major studios, streaming platforms, enterprise brands, and documentary filmmakers on a project basis, delivering full-service production from concepting through final delivery and operating an in-house Dolby Atmos theater for screening and post-production.

Product overview

Mass FX Media is a motion graphics and visual effects studio specializing in animation and motion design for non-fiction content. The company offers a comprehensive suite of creative services including motion graphics, 3D animation, visual effects compositing, documentary graphics packages, science communication animation, live action production, broadcast design, title sequence design, UI animation, and 3D product visualization. Their work spans documentary films, branded content, network television, and commercial advertising. The studio also provides facility rental through their 38th & Post Dolby Atmos theater and maintains a freelance talent network for project scaling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Motion Graphics Services Core animation and motion graphics services for non-fiction content, including brand campaigns, documentary films, and promotional videos, delivered on a project basis to enterprise clients.
• 3D Animation 3D animation services including modeling, texturing, rendering, and compositing for documentary and branded content such as maps and product visualizations.
• Visual Effects Visual effects compositing, supervision, and integration services including VFX cleanup, rotoscoping, and photorealistic compositing for film, TV, and brand campaigns.
• Documentary Graphics Package End-to-end documentary graphics design including main title sequences, infographic animations, and digital forensics visualizations for documentary films and series.
• Science Communication Animation Medical and scientific animation explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences, including character animation and voiceover production for healthcare and research clients.
• Live Action Campaign Production Full-scale live action video production including directing, editing, color correction, and social media cutdowns for branded and documentary content.
• Broadcast Design Package Television broadcast design including opening logo animation, lower thirds, and interstitial graphics for major network productions.
• Opening Title Sequence Design Custom title sequence design and animation for film and television productions, combining 2D and 3D animation techniques.
• UI Animation UI/UX animation services for software product launches, including motion system development and software interface animation.
• 3D Product Visualization Photorealistic 3D product rendering and animation for consumer products, including shoe product visualization using hard- and soft-surface modeling.
• Dolby Atmos Theater Facility Rental 20-person 4K Dolby Atmos 9.1.4 screening, grading, and mixing theater with Christie digital laser projection and Meyer Sound loudspeakers, available for rental to productions requiring premium facilities.
• Freelance Talent Network Network of freelance contractors including video editors, 2D/3D motion designers, VFX artists, sound designers, composers, writers, illustrators, producers, and project managers for project scaling.

Quantifiable outcome

• Netflix Top 10 Film of 2020
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VOCA FilmscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing creative partnership for branded content projects including SnackCrate campaigns. VOCA Films brings production capabilities while Mass FX provides motion graphics and VFX.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Block & Tackle: Creative production studio focused on animated storytelling, brand films, and content for technology and consumer clients. Comparable scope of motion-graphics service offerings and enterprise brand clientele.
• Sarofsky: Chicago-based motion design and VFX studio specializing in title sequences and brand graphics for film, TV, and advertising. Closely comparable to Mass FX in size, motion-graphics focus, and mix of documentary/brand work.
• Gentleman Scholar: Boutique motion design and production studio producing commercials, brand films, and content for major brands and agencies. Comparable in size, craft orientation, and enterprise client mix to Mass FX.
• Perception: New York motion design and content studio with a strong documentary and broadcast graphics practice alongside commercial work. Comparable craft focus on documentary-style motion graphics and brand campaigns.
• Oddfellows: Independent VFX and animation studio working across commercials, film, and streaming content. Overlaps with Mass FX on narrative VFX, brand content, and feature/documentary graphics.

Broad incumbents

• Buck: Larger motion design and animation studio delivering title sequences, broadcast design, brand content, and experiential work. Direct overlap on opening titles and broadcast packages, though Buck operates at meaningfully greater scale across multiple offices.
• Psyop: Established creative production studio working across commercial, film, and brand content with deep VFX and design capabilities. Overlaps with Mass FX on branded motion content and visual effects for major advertisers.
• B-Reel: Global creative studio producing digital content, brand campaigns, and interactive experiences for major brands. Overlaps with Mass FX on branded motion content and enterprise clients across tech and consumer sectors.
• Framestore: Large global VFX and immersive experience studio serving film, episodic, and brand clients. Overlaps with Mass FX on high-end documentary and streaming graphics, though at significantly larger scale and broader service offering.
• MOVING PICTURE COMPANY (MPC): Tier-1 global VFX studio delivering feature, episodic, and advertising content for major studios and brands. The dominant incumbent against which boutique motion-graphics peers (including Mass FX) compete on the high end.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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