Coronation Media

What Coronation Media does

Coronation Media is a full-service animation and live-action video production studio founded in 2012, headquartered since December 2024 in an 18,000-square-foot facility in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The company serves mission-driven organizations — including Catholic publishers (Ascension Press, Ignatius Press), ministries (Exodus 90, Faith Counts), and educational institutions (Thomistic Institute, Hillsdale College, Mount St. Mary's University) — as well as select national brands (Silvercrest Asset Management, NaturaLawn of America). Core capabilities span traditional illustration, cel animation, stop-motion, motion graphics, and 3D/CGI with internal rendering (now used in roughly half of animated projects), alongside full in-house live-action production from pre-production through post and delivery. Over 14 years, Coronation has produced 2,000+ videos for 230+ organizations, with client-reported fundraising outcomes exceeding $450 million.

The business operates a project-based professional services model with custom quote-driven pricing, delivered either direct-to-client or through agency partners. Coronation has increasingly diversified into independent IP, most notably the Firebreaker audio drama (launched 2024, starring David Henrie and Elizabeth Tabish, distributed bi-weekly on Spotify and Apple Podcasts) and the animated series The Tiny Saints Show (October 2025), with a first independent feature film greenlit for 2025 production. The studio's go-to-market emphasizes portfolio, award recognition (37 ADDYs, 15 Tellys, 21 AMCP, 39 Festival Awards, plus Gabriel and Signal Awards in 2025), and earned media in Catholic outlets, supported by organic content marketing via a company blog, behind-the-scenes podcast (Heralds & Fools), and annual showreels. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, ownership concentrated among three co-founders (Bill Phillips, Gary Gasse, Jen Nicholson), and a leadership team of roughly 17 named professionals.

Name

Coronation Media

Legal name

Coronation Media LLC

Website

https://coronationmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coronation Media is a full-service animation and live-action production studio founded in 2012, serving faith-based non-profits, ministries, educational institutions, and national brands with branded content, curriculum series, and independent IP including the Firebreaker audio drama.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Media Partnerships & Content Co-productions (NGO/Cultural) (MPABADAN), Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

Keywords

• Animation production
• Video production services
• Documentary filmmaking
• Branded content production
• Faith-based media

Headquarters

HQ city

Gettysburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Branded Content Production: Project-based video and animation production services for mission-driven organizations, non-profits, ministries, educational institutions, and national brands
2. Independent IP Development: Creation and ownership of independent content including Firebreaker podcast series and feature films
3. Podcast Content: Firebreaker audio drama distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, with episodes releasing bi-weekly

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Coronation Media is a full-service storytelling studio that produces animation (traditional illustration, cel, stop-motion, motion graphics, and 3D/CGI with internal rendering) and live-action video content for mission-driven organizations, non-profits, ministries, educational institutions, and national brands. The studio operates end-to-end from pre-production through post and delivery, and also owns and develops independent intellectual property including the Firebreaker audio drama, short films, and documentaries. Projects span brand videos, educational series, promotional campaigns, commercials, documentaries, and feature films.

Product overview

Coronation Media is an award-winning storytelling studio specializing in animation, brand content, documentary, commercial and feature films. Founded in 2012, the company operates two main service lines: Animation services (traditional illustration and design, brand development, cel, stop-motion, motion graphics, and 3D/CGI with internal rendering capabilities) and Live Action production (full in-house capabilities from pre-production through post and delivery). Their product portfolio includes branded content for clients like Ascension Press, Ignatius Press, Hillsdale College, and Exodus; independent IP such as the Firebreaker audio drama; and educational series including Aquinas 101, Encounter, and Chosen. The company has produced 2,000+ videos, served 230+ organizations, and generated $450M in video-supported fundraising. Notable awards include 37 American Advertising Awards, 15 TELLY Awards, 21 AMCP Awards, and 39 Festival Awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Firebreaker: An 11-part audio drama reimagining the legend of St. George and the Dragon, starring David Henrie. Won Gabriel Award (First Place, Best Podcast Series) and Signal Awards (Gold for Scripted Fiction, Bronze for Best Original Score).
• The Bible in 10 Minutes
• Aquinas 101
• Heralds & Fools

Products and services

• Animation Production Services Full-service animation production spanning traditional illustration and design, brand development, cel animation, stop-motion, motion graphics, and 3D/CGI with internal rendering. Serves mission-driven organizations, non-profits, ministries, educational institutions, and national brands.
• Live Action Production Services Full-service live-action production from pre-production through post and delivery, including in-house camera department, grip and electric equipment, and on-location filming. Serves mission-driven organizations, educational institutions, and national brands.
• Firebreaker Audio Drama 11-part audio drama reimagining the legend of St. George and the Dragon, starring David Henrie and Elizabeth Tabish. Coronation's first independently developed audio drama IP, distributed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Won Signal Awards Gold (Scripted Fiction) and Bronze (Best Original Score), and Gabriel Award First Place (Best Podcast Series).
• The Tiny Saints Show Animated series bringing the stories of the saints to life, distributed via the Aleteia media platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million views in under 3 days for The Bible in 10 Minutes video
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• David HenriecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025David Henrie (Wizards of Waverly Place) stars as George in Firebreaker audio drama. Partnership brings mainstream entertainment credibility to the faith-based podcast.
• Elizabeth TabishcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen) stars as Princess Aia in Firebreaker audio drama.
• Pope Francis / VaticanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2024Honored to produce the official video accompanying Pope Francis's monthly prayer intention on the ethical use of new technologies in April 2025, shared globally with the Catholic Church community. Represents decade-long service to the Catholic Church.
• Hillsdale CollegemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership for Elections Explained video series covering Two-Party System and Electoral College for civic education content on YouTube.
• Thomistic InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Partnership to design and launch Aquinas 101 brand, growing their YouTube channel from 300 to 150,000+ subscribers. Produced 87 animated explainer videos, promotional materials, and established series design language.
• Ascension PresscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor ongoing partnership for multiple video projects including The Bible in 10 Minutes (1M+ views), Chosen Confirmation program, Connected Catholic Social Teaching series, and Encounter Bible Timeline series. Ascension is a leading Catholic publishing and media company.
• Ignatius PressmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce three video series for Word of Life curriculum, including 24 video lessons for grades 4 & 5 totaling nearly two hours of content.
• Faith CountsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced Tolton animated film about Augustus Tolton, the first Black priest in America, as part of ongoing effort to showcase stories of faith in action.
• ExoduscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple campaigns for Exodus 90 men's ministry including Day 91 promotional suite (60,000+ sign-ups during campaign) and 2024 Escape Room launch video.
• Mount St. Mary's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced multiple projects including Grow Faithfully brand video, Command Your Future partnership announcement video with Washington Commanders, and basketball hype videos.
• Magis CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced The Purposeful Universe 5-episode series exploring cosmology, biology, consciousness and purpose. Series won Best of Show, Judge's Choice, Gold awards, 7 AMCP Awards, and 2 Tellys.
• BioLogos FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Francis Collins (former director of NIH and head of Human Genome Project). BioLogos is using The Purposeful Universe pilot in their Integrate curriculum with plans for continued use.
• Sarkes TarzianmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced The Nautical Son animated short as a metaphor for internal transformation.
• NaturaLawn of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand campaign including 4 animated commercials in throwback claymation CGI style, 20 animated reels for social media, foundation for year-long brand campaign.
• Silvercrest Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier investment advisor partnership producing 3 service area films, 25 video shorts, and 15 motion ads filmed in New York.
• Waymaker FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced animated studio logo animation for Waymaker Films using blend of live-action and animated environments.
• St. Benedict Classical AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced 5-minute flagship brand film premiered at annual gala, celebrating the school's commitment to formation through beauty.
• Mason Dixon DistilleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduced promotional video 'Taste the Legacy' for Gettysburg distillery showcasing their story and community building efforts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Powerhouse Animation Studios: Animation studio producing Castlevania and other animated content with internal pipeline. Comparable in offering a vertically integrated animation stack including 3D/CGI, motion graphics, and series production.
• Shining City Films: Faith-based film and video production studio producing Catholic and Christian feature films and series. Comparable in mission orientation and target audience, with overlap on faith-based film distribution.
• Lemonlight Media: On-demand branded video production platform producing commercials, branded content, and animation for brands. Comparable as a project-based video production competitor competing for similar brand and agency RFPs.
• Titmouse: Independent animation studio producing adult and branded animation. Comparable in offering a multi-style animation stack (2D, CG, stop-motion) and producing commercial/brand animation in a similar boutique-but-scaled mode.
• Angel Studios: Independent film and distribution company behind The Chosen and Sound of Freedom. Closely comparable as a faith-rooted studio that produces and owns mission-driven video content for faith and family audiences, with overlapping talent (Elizabeth Tabish) appearing in Coronation's Firebreaker.
• Catholic Answers Media: Catholic apologetics organization producing video, podcast, and educational media content. Comparable as a mission-driven Catholic content producer that has commissioned branded video and series content similar to Coronation's Ascension and Thomistic projects.
• Word on Fire Films: Catholic media production arm of Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire. Directly comparable as a Catholic-focused video and content producer serving dioceses, parishes, and Catholic publishing channels.
• Bento Box Entertainment: Animation production studio known for Bob's Burgers and other animated series. Comparable as an animation-driven studio offering production services to streaming and brand clients with similar motion graphics and character animation capabilities.

Emerging players

• CuriosityStream: Streaming platform specializing in documentary and educational content including faith-adjacent and science-explainer programming (similar to Coronation's Purposeful Universe). Comparable on educational documentary content but operates as a distribution platform rather than a producer.

Broad incumbents

• EWTN: Global Catholic broadcasting network producing religious video, documentary, and educational programming. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same Catholic media ecosystem that Coronation serves through its client base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CoronationMedia
• Xx.com/coronationmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coronation-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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