DIGA Studios
DIGA Studios is a private, multi-format content production studio founded in 2011 by former MTV President Tony DiSanto, producing scripted and unscripted TV, game shows, podcasts, and films for enterprise entertainment buyers including Netflix, MTV, VH1, truTV, and HGTV.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What DIGA Studios does
DIGA Studios is a private, multi-format content production studio headquartered in Locust Valley, New York, with a regional office in Los Angeles. Founded in 2011 by former MTV President Tony DiSanto, the company produces scripted and unscripted television series, game shows, documentaries, feature films, comic books, and podcasts for distribution through major entertainment platforms including Netflix, truTV (WarnerMedia), MTV/VH1 (Paramount), Lifetime, HGTV, and Quibi. Notable productions include Teen Wolf, Scream, 50 States of Fright, John Carpenter's Suburban Screams, Million Dollar Beach House, Hot Ones: The Game Show, and Eat Brains Love. The company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allyance Media Group, founded in 2016 by DiSanto and financier Matthew J. Bruderman.
The business model is project-based B2B production: DIGA develops formats, secures greenlights and series orders from network/streamer buyers, and earns revenue through production fees and content licensing/royalty streams. The studio maintains strategic co-development partnerships that supply repeatable IP pipelines, including a 2020 alliance with Heavy Metal Magazine granting access to 40+ years of sci-fi/fantasy catalog, a joint venture with Nest Seekers International (Nest Studios) producing real-estate lifestyle formats, and a slate deal with Complex Networks anchoring Hot Ones: The Game Show. A dedicated audio vertical, DIGA Sounds, was launched in 2020 to extend monetization into podcast production and distribution across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
DIGA Studios competes in the highly fragmented independent TV/film production sector on the basis of talent relationships, creator-led development, and a demonstrated ability to deliver across genres and platforms. It is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding rounds or stock exchange listing, generating revenue entirely through project-based production fees and licensing royalties rather than recurring subscriptions or SaaS pricing.
DIGA Studios firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DIGA Studios
- Legal name
- DIGA Studios
- Website
- https://digastudios.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DIGA Studios is a private, multi-format content production studio founded in 2011 by former MTV President Tony DiSanto, producing scripted and unscripted TV, game shows, podcasts, and films for enterprise entertainment buyers including Netflix, MTV, VH1, truTV, and HGTV.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where DIGA Studios is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
DIGA Studios business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- TV and Streaming Production: Production fees and licensing revenue from producing original series for TV networks and streaming platforms including Netflix, truTV, VH1, MTV, and Lifetime.
- Podcast Production and Licensing: Revenue from producing and distributing podcasts including DIGA Sounds division, with partnerships through Heavy Metal Magazine.
- Publishing and Comic Book IP: Publishing revenue from comic book series like Sun Eater developed with Dylan Sprouse and Heavy Metal.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels2 records
DIGA Studios product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DIGA Studios is a content production studio that develops, produces, and licenses original scripted and unscripted television series, game shows, documentaries, feature films, podcasts, and comic book content for major TV networks and streaming platforms. The studio creates programming for clients such as Netflix, truTV, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, and Quibi, with revenue earned through project-based production fees and IP licensing royalties. Its DIGA Sounds division produces scripted and unscripted audio content in partnership with Heavy Metal Magazine and other IP holders.
Product overview
DIGA Studios is a next-gen content studio producing scripted and unscripted television, game shows, documentaries, features, publishing, and podcasts. Founded by former MTV President Tony DiSanto, the company operates as part of Allyance Media Group with productions marked by a rebellious pop sensibility. The portfolio spans multiple formats including HGTV reality competition shows (The Flip Off, The Flipping El Moussas), Netflix reality series (Million Dollar Beach House, Crazy Rich Agents), game shows (Hot Ones: The Game Show, Switch), horror content (50 States of Fright, John Carpenter's Suburban Screams), feature films (Eat Brains Love, Give Me Your Eyes), and podcast productions through its DIGA Sounds division including the Heavy Metal Presents anthology series, Badass Jews, and the Sun Eater comic book in partnership with Heavy Metal and Dylan Sprouse.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DIGA Sounds: Podcast production division focused on creating compelling scripted and unscripted audio content
Products and services
- The Flip Off HGTV reality competition series where Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa compete against Christina Haack to buy, renovate, and flip houses for the biggest financial gain.
- The Flipping El Moussas HGTV reality series following real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa as they expand their house-flipping business.
- Switch Trivia game show where five players compete to finish in the number 1 position by correctly answering questions while moving between positions 1 and 5.
- John Carpenter's Suburban Screams Horror anthology series from director John Carpenter featuring true horror stories of slashers, psychos, demons, and ghosts that terrorize suburban neighborhoods.
- Hot Ones: The Game Show TruTV game show based on the First We Feast web series where contestants answer trivia questions while eating increasingly spicy hot wings for the chance to win $25,000.
- Selling the Hamptons Reality series following six real estate agents competing in the elite East End real estate market of the Hamptons.
- America's Big Deal First-of-its-kind live and shoppable competition series hosted by entrepreneur Joy Mangano.
- Big Trick Energy Series featuring master magicians and mischievous daredevils who shock and awe unsuspecting spectators with tricks and stunts.
- Million Dollar Beach House Netflix reality series following young real estate agents competing to close luxury property deals in the Hamptons market.
- Crazy Rich Agents UK reality series following seven rookie estate agents selling exclusive properties including Scottish castles, penthouse apartments, seaside mansions, and gated estates.
- American Genocide True crime podcast from IllumiNative examining Native American boarding schools and the Red Cloud Indian School controversy.
- Badass Jews Interview podcast series hosted by comedian Aaron Berg featuring iconic Jewish men and women sharing stories of grit and chutzpah, produced in partnership with Maggievision Productions.
- Heavy Metal Presents: Wonderwerk Scripted horror, science fiction, and fantasy anthology podcast with immersive sound design, featuring episodes written by David Arquette, Dan Fogler, George C. Romero, and others, produced with Heavy Metal Magazine.
- Joe Trohman & Heavy Metal Present: I Hate Myself Podcast series produced in collaboration with Heavy Metal and Joe Trohman.
- Heavy Metal Presents: Jeff Boucher's Mindspace Interview podcast series using comic book mythology as an entry point to explore the inspiration and creative process of entertainment's biggest names.
- Heavy Metal Presents: Putting the Science in Science Fiction Podcast series exploring the intersection of science and science fiction, produced with Heavy Metal.
- 50 States of Fright Quibi horror anthology series executive produced by Sam Raimi exploring urban legends from different states across America, featuring cast including Rachel Brosnahan, Travis Fimmel, and Christina Ricci.
- Give Me Your Eyes Feature film about an agoraphobic young woman who must remotely aid a mysterious girl being pursued by unstoppable killers.
- Eat Brains Love Romantic zombie comedy feature film where Jake and his dream girl Amanda contract a mysterious zombie virus and go on the run from a teen psychic sent by the government's Necrotic Control Division.
- Sun Eater Nine-issue comic book saga set in 9th century Norway, co-created by actor Dylan Sprouse, Heavy Metal, and DIGA Studios, about a drug-addled warrior fused with a parasitic beast.
- DIGA Sounds Podcast production division of DIGA Studios focused on creating compelling scripted and unscripted audio content, including the Heavy Metal partnership.
- Teen Wolf MTV scripted series following high school student Scott McCall who is bitten by a werewolf and must navigate life as a half-werewolf in Beacon Hills.
- Scream MTV/VH1 horror series adapted from the hit film franchise, following a group of teenagers being stalked by a masked serial killer, including Scream: Resurrection Season 3 on VH1.
Companies that use DIGA Studios
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
DIGA Studios technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
DIGA Studios partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Maggievision ProductionsminorCo-production partnership for the Badass Jews podcast, an interview-format series hosted by comedian Aaron Berg. DIGA Sounds division partnership.
- Heavy Metal Magazine/Heavy Metal EntertainmentcorePartnership to bring Heavy Metal content to television, film, and podcasts. DIGA Studios serves as production company for all Heavy Metal material beyond print, with plans to develop content from 40+ years of the magazine's back catalog. Both parties co-develop new properties for multiple platforms.
- Chris RamsayminorPartnership to develop unscripted magic-focused content for TV and digital distribution. Ramsay brings 3.5+ million YouTube subscribers to create content infusing magic with modern flair.
- Roman Way ProductionsminorDevelopment pod deal making DIGA Studios the exclusive production partner for all projects from Roman Way Productions (founded by Teresa Sorkin and Frank Rainone).
- Nest Seekers InternationalcorePartnership to develop unscripted real estate lifestyle formats for television and digital distribution. DIGA develops formats focusing on the inner workings of the real estate industry using Nest Seekers' global access. Nest Seekers receives executive producer credits under the Nest Studios brand. Produced Million Dollar Beach House for Netflix.
- Allyance Media GroupcoreDIGA Studios became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Allyance Media Group, founded by Tony DiSanto and financier Matthew J. Bruderman. AMG serves as parent company providing financial backing, business operations support, and strategic direction.
- Complex NetworkscorePartnership for slate of original content focusing on sneakers, hip hop, and streetwear culture. Also partnered on Hot Ones: The Game Show based on Complex's First We Feast web series.
- Gunpowder & SkyminorProduction partner on 50 States of Fright horror anthology series and feature film Eat Brains Love.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights4 records
DIGA Studios competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ITV Studios America: Former parent of DIGA before the 2017 reacquisition and still a US unscripted producer (Love Island, Hell's Kitchen). Directly comparable as DIGA's prior owner and a producer of similar reality formats.
- Fremantle: Global production giant behind American Idol, Got Talent, and dozens of scripted titles. Comparable as a broad incumbent producing across both scripted and unscripted for US/global buyers.
- All3Media America: US arm of All3Media producing unscripted (Undercover Boss, Worst Cooks in America) and scripted content for major networks and streamers. Comparable as a multi-format production group with similar network-buyer mix.
- Lionsgate Television: Major studio producing scripted series (Orange is the New Black, Nashville) with broad network and streaming output. Comparable to DIGA at the scripted end where Morewitz previously served as SVP Development; much larger scale and broader portfolio.
Direct peers
- Bunim/Murray Productions: Long-running unscripted production house behind The Real World, Project Runway, and Keeping Up with the Kardashians. Comparable as an MTV/streaming-era reality specialist with similar buyer footprint and similar scale.
- Magical Elves: Independent unscripted production company behind Top Chef, Nailed It!, and The Bear Grylls franchise. Closely comparable boutique-scale reality studio selling premium formats to networks and streaming platforms.
- Propagate Content: Independent production company founded by Ben Silverman and Howard Owens producing unscripted and scripted (Beverly Hills 90210 reboot, Charmed) across global platforms. Comparable as a multi-format indie studio competing for similar buyers.
- 51 Minds Entertainment: VH1-focused unscripted production company behind The Surreal Life, Flavor of Love and similar celebrity-driven reality programming — overlapping DIGA's MTV/VH1 reality slate and similar buyer concentration.
- Endemol Shine North America: One of the largest unscripted and scripted TV production groups globally, producing Big Brother, MasterChef, Black Mirror and 50+ formats. Directly comparable as a multi-format studio selling to the same Netflix/Paramount/WarnerMedia buyer base that DIGA serves.
- Electus (part of Propagate): Independent studio producing unscripted and digital content (Running Wild with Bear Grylls, top Chef Jr) for networks and streamers. Comparable as a multi-format boutique production company serving similar buyer base.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses1 record
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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DIGA Studios leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
DIGA Studios subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
DIGA Studios funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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DIGA Studios M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about DIGA Studios
What does DIGA Studios do?
DIGA Studios is a content production studio that develops, produces, and licenses original scripted and unscripted television series, game shows, documentaries, feature films, podcasts, and comic book content for major TV networks and streaming platforms. The studio creates programming for clients such as Netflix, truTV, MTV, VH1, Lifetime, and Quibi, with revenue earned through project-based production fees and IP licensing royalties. Its DIGA Sounds division produces scripted and unscripted audio content in partnership with Heavy Metal Magazine and other IP holders.
Is DIGA Studios a public or private company?
DIGA Studios is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was DIGA Studios founded?
DIGA Studios was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DIGA Studios based?
DIGA Studios is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does DIGA Studios make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. TV and Streaming Production is the primary driver. The others are podcast Production and Licensing and publishing and Comic Book IP.
Who are DIGA Studios's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ITV Studios America, Fremantle, All3Media America and Lionsgate Television. Direct peers are Bunim/Murray Productions, Magical Elves, Propagate Content, 51 Minds Entertainment, Endemol Shine North America and Electus (part of Propagate).
Does DIGA Studios have an API?
No public API is recorded for DIGA Studios.