Moriarty Media

What Moriarty Media does

Moriarty Media LLC is a privately held, full-service media production company founded in 1999 by James E. Moriarty and co-owned with Ingrid Moriarty, headquartered at 10125 Marwood Trail West Drive in Carmel, Indiana. The company produces advertising, event productions, music videos, industrial films, independent documentaries, television commercials, educational and e-commerce websites, and interactive kiosks for a diverse client base that includes manufacturers (Airstream), automakers (DaimlerChrysler), consumer-electronics firms (RCA-Thomson), hospitals and health systems (IU Health), foundations (Kellogg Foundation), cultural institutions (Eiteljorg Museum, Children's Museum of Indianapolis), public-media outlets (WFYI/PBS), festivals (Indy Film Fest), and government agencies (Indianapolis Fire Department, Indiana Arts Commission). Its underlying technology stack centers on digital video production, 4K cinematography, and stop-motion animation, with no disclosed AI/ML or software-platform components.

The business model is a blend of professional-services fees and small-scale program/ad revenue. Project-based production work for corporate, nonprofit, and government clients is the primary engine; a secondary revenue line comes from low-cost community programming, including $10-per-participant Golden Hour Smartphone Photography Workshops at Indiana State Parks, the annual Carmel Film Forum (grant-funded by the City of Carmel since 2017), and educational content such as SurviveAlive.com for the Indianapolis Fire Department. A third arm is media/advertising monetized through co-production of the IFN Creative Source Directory with the Indiana Filmmakers Network, which sells tiered listings and ads from $40 to $640. Forward, Moriarty Media is positioning itself toward original-IP feature film production — most visibly 'Ghost From The River,' a $700,000-budgeted supernatural family film set at Camp Chesterfield funded via donations through Fractured Atlas fiscal sponsorship — alongside a pinball-themed comedy project, 'Skill Shot, BABY!,' combining live-action and stop-motion animation.

Name

Moriarty Media

Legal name

Moriarty Media LLC

Website

https://moriartymedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moriarty Media LLC is a privately held, Indiana-based full-service media production company producing commercials, documentaries, films, websites, and workshops for corporate, nonprofit, government, and cultural clients across the state.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Media Production Services

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers (71151), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Media Arts & Performance (Film, Stagecraft, Lighting, Sound) (EDAMAAAJ), Arts & Culture Documentaries (MPADADAI), Social Issue & Advocacy Documentaries (MPADADAG), Media Arts & Film/Photography Nonprofits (BPAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Media production services
• Video production
• Documentary filmmaking
• Commercial production
• Interactive media

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Media Production Services: Project-based production services for advertising, event productions, music videos, industrial films, independent documentaries, television commercials, educational and e-commerce websites, and interactive kiosks.
2. Workshop Fees: Fees charged for workshops such as Golden Hour Smartphone Photography workshops at $10 per participant.
3. IFN Creative Source Directory: Print-on-demand directory featuring advertising opportunities for businesses in Indiana's film and media production community. Listings range from $40 to $640.
4. Film Crowdfunding: Ghost From The River film project raises donations through Fractured Atlas fiscal sponsorship for production funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moriarty Media is a full-service media production company producing advertising, event productions, music videos, industrial films, independent documentaries, television commercials, educational and e-commerce websites, and interactive kiosks. It complements production work with hands-on community programming such as the annual Carmel Film Forum and grant-funded educational workshops.

Product overview

Moriarty Media LLC is a full-service media production company founded by James E. Moriarty in 1999, based in Carmel, Indiana. The company offers a diverse portfolio of media production services including advertising, event productions, music videos, industrial films, independent documentaries, television commercials, educational and e-commerce websites, interactive kiosks, and photography services. Their featured projects span feature film development (Ghost From The River, Skill Shot BABY!), community filmmaking programs (Carmel Film Forum since 2017), educational media (Survive Alive fire safety website, Golden Hour Photography Workshops), and specialty content (MarcoTV Big Picture Pinaball Show). The company collaborates with organizations including Indiana Arts Commission, Indiana Humanities, City of Carmel, and Indiana Filmmakers Network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Carmel Film Forum: Annual film forum platform produced by Moriarty Media since 2017 with City of Carmel grant funding, providing opportunities for film enthusiasts to discuss experiences and learn from industry professionals.
• Ghost from the River

Products and services

• Ghost From The River Feature-length supernatural family film set at Historic Camp Chesterfield in Madison County, Indiana, telling the story of a young woman who moves to a small Midwestern town after her parents die and discovers a spiritualist community and family legacy.
• Skill Shot, BABY! Pinball-themed comedy feature film project combining live-action with stop-motion animation, targeted at young adults and gamers.
• Carmel Film Forum Annual film enthusiast platform produced since 2017 under City of Carmel grant funding, featuring workshops, panel discussions, and networking events for filmmakers.
• IFN Creative Source Directory 2026 Print-on-demand directory showcasing Indiana's independent film and media talent, produced in partnership with Indiana Filmmakers Network, with categorized listings and advertising opportunities for creative professionals.
• Golden Hour Smartphone Photography Workshops Workshop teaching participants how to use smartphones to capture photos during 'golden hour' lighting, delivered at Indiana State Parks and Historic Sites and funded by Indiana Arts Commission grants.
• Filmmaking 101 Workshop Workshop introducing filmmaking fundamentals, covering various aspects of film production and craft.
• Survive Alive Fire Safety Program Educational fire safety website developed for the Indianapolis Fire Department, featuring interactive videos, games, comics, and downloadable curriculum for educators.
• Talk Up Your Art Workshop Video workshop presented as part of the Arts Council of Indianapolis Artist Professional Development Resource Series, funded by the Indiana Arts Commission.
• Website Design Services Custom website design and development services for clients, part of Moriarty Media's full-service media production offerings.
• MarcoTV Big Picture Pinball Show Bi-monthly live-streaming interview program on YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook, co-hosted by James Moriarty and Imoto Harney, highlighting filmmakers who create movies with pinball themes.
• Finding Our Sense of Place in Madison County Documentary exploring Spiritualism and Camp Chesterfield in Madison County, Indiana, funded by an Indiana Humanities grant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced Carmel Film Forum annually since 2017 with City of Carmel grant funding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indiana Filmmakers Network (IFN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Moriarty Media co-produces the IFN Creative Source Directory with Indiana Filmmakers Network. The directory showcases Indiana's independent film and media talent. Additionally, James Moriarty and Nathan Bechtold jointly produce the directory as a statewide initiative to centralize and promote Indiana's diverse film and media production resources.
• Indiana Arts CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana Arts Commission has provided multiple Arts In The Parks and Historic Sites Grants (2017-2020) enabling Golden Hour Smartphone Photography Workshops at Indiana State Parks. The Commission also supported Carmel Film Forum and other educational programming.
• Carmel Clay Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarmel Clay Public Library hosts Carmel Film Forum events in their Community Room. The library's Digital Media Lab provides animation resources for the Summer of Animation workshops and contests.
• Indy Film FestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndy Film Fest partners with Carmel Film Forum and Moriarty Media sponsors the festival. They co-host events and collaborate on animation contests.
• Historic Camp ChesterfieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric Camp Chesterfield in Madison County, Indiana serves as the production location for Ghost From The River film. The Indiana Association of Spiritualists provides production support. The site has been a spiritual center since 1887.
• Anderson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnderson University, a private Christian college, will provide learning and filmcraft experience opportunities for film students during Ghost From The River production.
• Roberts CameraminorOthersRoberts Camera is a sponsor of Carmel Film Forum and provides gift cards as prizes for animation contests.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Indie Film Hustle: Filmmaker education platform offering workshops, courses, and training content - comparable to Moriarty Media's Golden Hour, Filmmaking 101, and Carmel Film Forum educational offerings.

Others

• ProductionHUB: Production services directory and marketplace for film and video professionals - analogous to Moriarty Media's IFN Creative Source Directory concept but at national scale.
• No Film School: Online filmmaking education and community platform with articles, courses, and workshops - thematic overlap with Moriarty Media's filmmaker-skills-development programming.

Direct peers

• Casual Films: Global full-service video production company producing corporate, branded, and documentary content for enterprise clients - comparable business model to Moriarty Media's corporate production services.
• The DVI Group: Full-service video production company producing commercials, corporate films, and digital content - similar service breadth and client mix to Moriarty Media.
• Demo Duck: Small full-service video production company producing explainers, commercials, and branded content for SMB and enterprise clients - matches Moriarty Media's project-based services across TV commercials, websites, and corporate video.
• Script to Screen: Owner-operated video production company offering commercial, documentary, and corporate video production services with full pre-to-post capabilities - mirrors Moriarty Media's full-stack service model.
• Bodega Studios: Independent full-service production studio producing commercials, branded content, and short-form documentaries - directly comparable scope and client type to Moriarty Media's media production services.
• Lemonlight: Full-service video production company serving brands and agencies with end-to-end commercial, documentary, and branded content services - directly comparable to Moriarty Media's project-based production offering for corporate clients.

Regional players

• Pigasus Pictures: Indiana-based independent film production company producing narrative features and regional content - shares Moriarty Media's Indiana operating geography and feature-film ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/moriarty-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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