RED ELEMENT STUDIOS LLC

What RED ELEMENT STUDIOS LLC does

Red Element Studios LLC is a Seattle-based video production and live event A/V company founded in 2009 by Adam Knight. The firm serves a dual market: mission-driven nonprofits, which form the majority of its client base, and enterprise customers including Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Slalom, and Zillow. Service scope spans pre-production through post-production for branded content, corporate communications, and live event coverage, with demonstrated capacity for large-scale enterprise broadcasts (including an Alaska Airlines employee broadcast reaching 25,000 employees). The company operates with a small core team of 10-15 professionals whose individual credits include National Geographic, TLC, and Discovery.

The firm's production infrastructure is anchored by an owned studio facility in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, opened in 2021, which reduces marginal cost per shoot relative to competitors relying on rented stage time. Technical capabilities center on broadcast-quality video, live event A/V, and multi-camera event production rather than proprietary software platforms; notable collaborations include partnerships with m ss ng p eces on Amazon Prime Night (2022) and AV Factory on Hopelink events (2023). The company also operates the Mini Summit, an educational/community event for nonprofit video professionals, which functions as a brand-building and lead-generation asset within its core vertical.

The business model is project-based production services revenue, with likely retainer elements for long-term enterprise clients such as Alaska Airlines and Slalom (relationships maintained since 2020). Pricing is fee-for-project with contract values implied to range from tens of thousands of dollars for nonprofit engagements to substantially larger figures for enterprise broadcasts. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds.

Name

RED ELEMENT STUDIOS LLC

Legal name

Red Element Studios LLC

Website

https://redelementstudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Red Element Studios LLC is a Seattle-based video production and live event A/V firm founded in 2009, serving nonprofits alongside enterprise clients including Alaska Airlines, Amazon, Slalom, and Zillow.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video and Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Studios, Stages & Location Services (Facilities, Location Scouting/Permits) (MPAAAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cloud & Distributed Real-Time Production (Remote ICVFX, Multi-site) (MPAHADAJ), Post-Production Facilities & Suites (Edit/Color/Sound Stages) (MPADAGAI)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Live event A/V
• Nonprofit event production
• Livestream production
• Studio rental Seattle

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based video production including brand anthems, documentaries, case studies, executive communications, recruitment videos, and event recaps. Revenue is generated through fixed-price project contracts with clients.
2. Live Event A/V Production: Full audio/video/lighting production for galas, conferences, corporate summits, and live streams. Services include multi-camera live productions, mission-critical corporate streaming, and broadcast-quality productions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Red Element Studios produces two integrated service lines: full-service video production (brand anthems, documentaries, case studies, executive communications, event recaps, recruitment videos) and end-to-end live event A/V production (multi-camera live production, corporate streaming, broadcast-quality galas and conferences) for nonprofits and purpose-driven organizations. The company supplements these services with rental of its owned 20' x 30' studio facility in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, complete with control room, live streaming equipment, fiber internet, green room, and outdoor courtyard.

Product overview

Red Element Studios is a Seattle-based video production and live event production company offering two integrated core service lines — Video Production and Live Event Production — plus an owned studio facility in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. The Video Production service covers brand anthems, documentaries, case studies, executive communications, and event recaps; the Live Event Production service provides A/V and streaming for galas, conferences, summits, and broadcasts; and the owned studio enables in-house shoots and live streams with full technical infrastructure including control rooms, fiber internet, green rooms, and outdoor courtyard space. The company primarily serves nonprofits and mission-driven changemakers (leaders in business and philanthropy). A notable community offering is the bi-annual Mini Summit on Fundraising Events, a forum for nonprofit fundraising professionals to share strategies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Video Production Full-service video production for nonprofits, purpose-driven organizations, and corporations, covering broadcast-ready brand anthems, branded documentary content, case studies, executive communications, episodic entertainment, event sizzles/recaps, action sports content, and recruitment videos. Services span from concept development through editing and motion graphics with dedicated producers guiding projects from start to finish.
• Live Event Production End-to-end live event production and audio/visual services covering charity galas, corporate summits, conferences, broadcasts, workshops, product launches, sports events, music festivals, and public events, including mission-critical corporate streaming. Delivered with multi-camera live production, broadcast-quality output, and integrated A/V capabilities.
• Studio Rental (Our Studio in Ballard) Versatile Seattle video studio rental in the Ballard neighborhood featuring a 20' x 30' main studio with an advanced control room, live streaming equipment, multiple production support rooms, high-speed dedicated fiber internet, green room with LED display and private bathroom, and outdoor courtyard space for shoots or events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dreambuilders Ball raises nearly $1 million annually for Virginia Mason
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AV FactoryminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2023Production partner for Hopelink's Reaching Out Luncheon 2023. AV Factory provides additional A/V equipment and support for larger event productions.
• m ss ng p ecescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Production company partner for Amazon Prime Night 2022 TikTok livestream. m ss ng p eces conceptualized and produced the creative content while Red Element handled all technical production including cameras, audio, and final encode.
• Tolo EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Production partner for Virginia Mason's 2021 virtual events including Swirl, Illuminations, and Dreambuilders fundraisers.
• Agility AVLminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Production partner for Virginia Mason's 2021 virtual events with A/V equipment and technical support.
• R90 LightingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction partner for Northeastern University's Seattle Anniversary Event. R90 Lighting provided lighting design and equipment for the event.
• MeyerProminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProduction partner for Northeastern University's Seattle Anniversary Event. MeyerPro provided production equipment and support.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Caviar: Global creative production company producing commercials, branded films, and content across multiple offices. Comparable in offering structure (creative video + integrated production services) and client types.
• World War 7: Independent creative video production company producing brand films and documentary content. Comparable in creative storytelling focus and project-based service model for impact-driven clients.
• Sandwich Video: Creative video production company focused on storytelling-driven brand content for mission-oriented clients. Comparable in creative video emphasis and brand-storytelling positioning.
• B-Reel: Global creative production studio producing branded content, films, and digital experiences for major brands. Comparable in integrated creative production offering and client caliber.
• Greenpoint Pictures: Seattle-based video production company serving brands and mission-driven clients with creative video services. Highly comparable in geography, customer type, and core offering.
• Tool of North America: Los Angeles-based creative production company producing commercials, branded content, and live event content. Comparable in offering and integrated video + live production model.
• Stept Studios: Seattle-based creative production studio producing brand films, action sports content, and event productions. Comparable in geography and creative production offering.
• Hecho Studios: Seattle creative production studio producing brand films, documentaries, and live event content. Comparable in scale, market, and nonprofit/corporate client mix.

Broad incumbents

• The Mill: Global production and post-production company serving advertising and entertainment clients. Overlaps in production and post services but at much greater scale across multiple geographies.
• Hogarth Worldwide: WPP-owned global content production company operating at scale across video, print, and digital. Offers overlapping capabilities but as part of a much broader portfolio serving global enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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