Sandblast

What Sandblast does

Sandblast Productions is a privately held, founder-owned creative post-production studio founded in 1989 and operating from Sandblast Studios at 1650 Broadway in Midtown Manhattan. The studio delivers an integrated suite of services spanning audio post-production, music composition, video editing and color grading, motion graphics, sound design, podcast production, virtual production (including Volume stages, XR, and AR), 360° live event coverage, and brand strategy. A lean team of approximately 12 senior professionals — including three owner-operators (Ralph Kelsey, Loren Toolajian, Michael Ungar), a CTO/Senior Mixer, and a Creative Director — assembles project-specific teams that draw on multi-disciplinary creative talent (musicians, editors, designers, sound designers, strategists). Underlying infrastructure includes edit suites, mixing suites, VO booths, an insert shooting stage, and a dedicated podcast studio.

The company generates revenue on a project-based professional services model, with custom quotes per engagement and no publicly disclosed pricing. Customers are acquired through direct outreach, referrals, and long-standing relationships rather than a structured marketing or sales funnel. The client base is concentrated in US television networks and streamers — including NBC, ABC, CBS, HBO, Paramount+, Peacock, Disney+, ESPN, FOX Sports, Comedy Central, AMC, and dozens of additional cable and broadcast outlets — plus select sports and brand clients (WWE, Toyota, AT&T, Comcast). Team members have been recognized with multiple Primetime Emmy, NY Emmy, Promax Gold, and SOVAS Voice Arts Awards, and the company has been externally cited by Headliner Magazine among the most creative post houses in the industry. No external funding, M&A, or institutional investment has been disclosed, and the business remains a single-location, owner-operated creative services firm.

Name

Sandblast

Legal name

Sandblast Productions

Website

https://sandblastproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sandblast Productions is a founder-owned, Midtown Manhattan creative post-production studio founded in 1989, providing audio post, video editing, motion graphics, sound design, music composition, podcast production, and virtual production services to major US broadcast networks, cable channels, and streaming platforms on a project basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Post-Production Services

NAICS

Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219), Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Producers & Production Teams (MPAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Audio post-production
• Music composition services
• Video editing services
• Motion graphics design
• Sound design services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Post-Production Services: Project-based professional services for audio post, video editing, sound design, music composition, and motion graphics. Clients engage the studio for specific productions based on project needs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sandblast Productions is a full-service creative post-production studio that delivers audio post-production (mixing, sound design, mastering), music composition and scoring, video editing and color grading, motion graphics, podcast production, virtual production and immersive formats (Volume stages, XR, AR), 360° live event coverage, and brand strategy services. The studio assembles bespoke teams of producers, editors, composers, mixers, designers, and strategists for each project, serving television networks, streaming platforms, sports broadcasters, and brands from its Midtown Manhattan facility.

Product overview

Sandblast Productions is a creative studio offering a unified suite of integrated production services. The core portfolio includes audio post-production and music composition, video post-production with editing and color grading, motion graphics and design, podcast studio and production, virtual production and immersive formats (Volume stages, XR, AR), 360° events and live production, and brand strategy with original content creation. These services are delivered by an assembled team of producers, editors, designers, composers, and strategists, with specific project teams assembled based on client needs. The studio operates from Sandblast Studios in Midtown Manhattan, featuring edit suites, mixing suites, VO booths, an insert shooting stage, and a podcast studio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Post-Production Services
• Music Composition and Production Original music composition, scoring, and music production services for broadcast, streaming, and branded content projects, directed by the studio's Music Director and supported by an in-house roster of musicians, composers, and poets.
• Video Post-Production End-to-end video editing, color grading, and finishing services using industry-standard tools including Avid and Adobe Premiere Pro for broadcast and streaming platforms, covering promos, sizzle reels, documentary, narrative, commercial, and corporate content.
• Motion Graphics and Design Motion graphics design and visual storytelling services for broadcast, interactive, and experiential platforms, delivered for clients such as NBC, CBS, HBO, and ESPN under the studio's Creative Director.
• Podcast Studio and Production Podcast recording and production capabilities including a dedicated podcast studio, VO booths, and full post-production services for audio content creators.
• Virtual Production and Immersive Formats Advanced production services including Virtual Production, Volume stages, XR, AR, and immersive content creation for domes, planetariums, giant LED walls, and large-format displays, leveraging AI-powered production workflows and cutting-edge camera technologies.
• 360° Events and Live Production Multi-camera live production and 360° event coverage services for venues including Olympic ceremonies and premium brand events, including wearable cameras, heavy-lift aerial rigs, and live concert capture.
• Brand Strategy and Content Creation Brand strategy, sizzle reels, and original content development services combining creative strategy with production execution for networks, brands, and entertainment properties.

Named customers34 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Final Cut: NYC-based editorial and post-production company serving TV, advertising, and feature clients. Comparable full-service post model with overlap in broadcast promo work.
• Sound Lounge: New York City-based audio post-production studio serving television, film, advertising, and streaming clients. Closely comparable to Sandblast in audio mixing, sound design, and broadcast-focused service mix.
• Formosa Group: Full-service post-production house offering audio, picture finishing, and content services to broadcast and streaming clients. Comparable to Sandblast in serving premium TV/film work with a creative-studio model.
• Crew Cuts: New York post-production and editorial boutique serving advertising and television clients. Overlapping service portfolio with Sandblast in editing, motion graphics, and audio post.
• PS260: NYC-based editorial and post-production house for television promos, advertising, and branded content. Directly competes with Sandblast in the broadcast promo and on-air graphics market.
• HARBOR: Post-production house providing picture, sound, and color services to film, TV, and advertising clients. Similar NYC-based boutique positioning to Sandblast.

Broad incumbents

• Deluxe: Large global post-production services provider with audio, video, and distribution capabilities serving the same broadcast and streaming clients as Sandblast, but at greater scale and geographic reach.
• Skywalker Sound: Industry-leading audio post-production facility (part of Lucasfilm) serving feature films, television, and streaming. Comparable audio post expertise but operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Technicolor Creative Studios: Global post-production and VFX giant offering audio, picture finishing, and content services at scale. Competes with Sandblast in the same client base but operates across a much broader portfolio.
• Company 3: Global post-production company specializing in color grading, VFX, and finishing for film, TV, and advertising. Competes with Sandblast on color grading and finishing within the same broadcast/streaming client ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SandblastProd
• Facebookfacebook.com/sandblastproductions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandblast-productions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 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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