What Vaylian does

Vaylian (operating as Vaylian Studios; legal entity Vaylian, LLC) is a Burbank, California-based private creative studio founded in 2015 by Damien Christian D'Amico and Melody Misiaszek. The studio delivers visual effects, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, branded content production, and immersive VR/AR/MR experiences for enterprise clients, with notable work for Ford, Taco Bell, Volvo, Toyota, Microsoft, Epic Games, T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom, and BFGoodrich. Its technical capabilities span end-to-end VFX pipelines (compositing, rotoscoping, CG integration, motion tracking), 360-degree video capture (including 50-hour multi-camera production for the Ford "Born to Baja" VR piece), Microsoft HoloLens application development (as a member of Microsoft's Mixed Reality Partners Program), and platform-specific deployments across Oculus/Samsung GEAR VR, iOS, and Android app stores. Proprietary technical work includes real-time infrared facial tracking for the Janus Health dental AR app and AR-ready 3D assets for Google Lens.

The studio operates as a project-based professional services business, acquiring work through direct enterprise relationships, agency partnerships (BCII, Steelhead, Vossler Media, Spectacle VR, Slash Dynamic), and reputation-driven inbound interest. Pricing is custom project-based with no publicly disclosed rate card, and revenue figures are not disclosed. The company has produced award-recognized work including a 2018 Lumiere Award for Ford "Born to Baja," a 2017 Auggie Award finalist placement for the Johnson Controls Microsoft HoloLens experience, and a Cynopsis Best VR App nomination for OPTIMA Batteries VR. Headcount is reported in the 1-10 range, and the company is bootstrapped with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Vaylian

Legal name

Vaylian, LLC

Website

https://vaylian.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vaylian is a Burbank-based private creative studio delivering visual effects, motion graphics, branded campaigns, and VR/AR/MR experiences for enterprise clients including Ford, Taco Bell, Microsoft, Epic Games, and Volvo, operating as a project-based professional services firm with 1-10 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Visual Effects & Immersive Media Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Commercial Photography (541922), Graphic Design Services (541430)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Interactive & Immersive Content Production (AR/VR/3D) (BPAFAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immersive/Interactive Animation (AR/VR/Real-Time) (MPAHACAN), Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD), Outsourced Art/Audio Production Services (2D/3D, Animation, VFX, Audio/VO) (MPAFAKAM)

Keywords

• Visual effects production
• Immersive VR experiences
• Augmented reality development
• Branded content creation
• Experiential marketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Burbank

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, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Branded Content and Commercial Production: Project-based production of commercials, branded content, music videos, and social campaigns for major brands. Revenue generated through creative development, production, and post-production services.
2. VR/AR/MR Experience Development: Development of immersive experiences for headsets, mobile AR applications, and installations. Includes enterprise solutions for brands and businesses.
3. 360 Branded Campaigns and Experiential Marketing: End-to-end campaign production including social, live events, OOH, iterative advertising, and interactive experiences.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Vaylian is a full-service creative studio that produces visual effects, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, and immersive VR/AR/MR experiences for enterprise brands. The studio delivers end-to-end creative production—from concept and creative direction through post-production—across commercials, branded campaigns, music videos, experiential installations, and emerging-technology platforms such as Microsoft HoloLens, Samsung GEAR VR, Oculus, and mobile AR.

Product overview

Vaylian is a full-service creative studio offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered around innovative digital content creation. The core offerings span immersive VR/AR/MR experiences, visual effects and motion graphics, branded campaigns, and enterprise solutions. Key products include the VR Cinema Stories series (OPTIMA, BFGoodrich, Ford Born to Baja), AR applications (Janus Health AR, Volvo Google AR, Microsoft HoloLens experiences), interactive 360° video content, and traditional commercial/music video production. The company operates as an end-to-end creative solution, providing services from initial concept through finished production across digital, broadcast, experiential, and emerging technology platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VR/AR/MR Experience Development
• Visual Effects & Motion Graphics
• Branded Campaign Production
• Music Video & Short Film Production
• Enterprise Immersive Solutions

Quantifiable outcome

• 14M+ views for Taco Bell World Series campaign
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Slash DynamicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Collaborated with Slash Dynamic on Volvo's AR-ready S90 vehicle for Google Lens feature launch at Google I/O 2019. Slash Dynamic served as production lead while Vaylian handled creative direction and execution.
• Microsoft Mixed Reality Partners Program (MRPP)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Vaylian was accepted into Microsoft's exclusive Mixed Reality Partners Program following their pioneering HoloLens work for Johnson Controls. This program represents cutting-edge immersive content developers specializing in mixed reality use cases. Membership connects Vaylian to Microsoft's network of holographic imaging expertise and state-of-the-art resources.
• BCII (Bud Brutsman/Creative Industries)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing production partnership with BCII for multiple automotive projects including Ford 'Born to Baja', OPTIMA Batteries VR, BFGoodrich VR experiences, and Magnaflow campaigns. BCII provides production management and client relationships while Vaylian handles creative direction and post-production.
• SteelheadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner on Taco Bell campaigns and Fortnite Times Square Takeover. Steelhead served as production company while Vaylian provided creative direction and VFX/post-production services.
• Vossler MediaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom TMTM 2020 event. Vossler Media produced the event while Vaylian directed the show opener and interstitial graphics.
• Spectacle VRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for Toyota + Thrillist 360-degree interactive video experience. Spectacle VR handled production while Vaylian provided creative direction and post-production.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Framestore: Major global VFX and immersive content house working across film, advertising, and AR/VR. Directly overlaps Vaylian's VFX and branded-immersive work but operates at far greater scale with film-grade infrastructure.
• The Mill: Globally scaled VFX and creative content studio serving major brands with commercials, experiential, and immersive work. Comparable in VFX and branded content capabilities but much larger and broader in scope than Vaylian's boutique model.

Direct peers

• Rewind: UK-based immersive content studio producing VR, AR, and mixed reality experiences for brands and enterprise. Directly comparable to Vaylian's HoloLens/AR/VR branded activation model with similar pioneering positioning.
• Groove Jones: US-based creative technology studio specializing in AR, VR, and Web3 experiential activations for brands. Comparable in delivery of AR/VR branded campaigns, automotive and consumer brand engagement, and emerging-tech creative direction.
• The Third Floor: Visualization and VFX studio delivering previsualization, virtual production, and post-production for film, episodic, and advertising. Directly comparable to Vaylian's previs/3D/VFX capabilities and LA creative-studio positioning.
• Magnopus: LA-based immersive content studio that blends VFX, real-time production, and AR/VR/MR for enterprise brands and location-based experiences. Closest direct peer to Vaylian — same LA footprint, same mix of VFX + immersive + Microsoft Mixed Reality Partners work, similar enterprise client base.

Emerging players

• Within (Within Unlimited): Immersive content and XR studio developing VR/AR brand experiences and original IP. Comparable in branded VR/AR production but with a stronger direct-to-consumer content platform component than Vaylian's B2B services focus.
• Here Be Dragons (formerly VRse): Immersive storytelling studio producing VR/AR brand experiences and original content. Comparable in mission and branded VR storytelling approach, though with more emphasis on original content production than agency-style project work.
• Quill (formerly Mssng Peces / Arf & Foot): Creative studio producing AR effects for social platforms, immersive campaigns, and brand storytelling. Adjacent to Vaylian's branded AR/social campaign work, particularly in AR-for-social use cases.

Regional players

• Zero Latency: VR entertainment and location-based experience operator with a global footprint. Less directly comparable than the immersive-content studios above, but relevant as a peer in the enterprise/location-based VR activation space where Vaylian has automotive and trade-show credentials.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubevimeo.com/vaylian

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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