What Momentum Studios does

Momentum Studios is a privately held US entertainment company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, operating three divisions: Motion Pictures, NFTs/Digital Collectibles, and Media & Strategic Marketing. The company produces television programs (200+ episodes across its history), feature films, and live events, while also providing celebrity and athlete branding services and launching NFT projects for third-party clients. Its content has reportedly generated 2 billion+ social media views and 20,000+ press clippings, with operations spanning 66+ countries. The company is led by a founder known as "Dallas" alongside a small executive team including Brandon Kenji Claudio and VR advisor Kai Buehler.

The company's product portfolio includes TV shows and films such as BYOB (Bring Your Own Board), Destination X (currently in its 10th season), The Most Dangerous Women in Hollywood, The Lotus Games, The 9th Raider (positioned as the first movie archived on the Moon), The Last Ride, Stranded, and BYOB Bring Your Own Beats, alongside digital collectibles and NFT launches. Distribution is anchored by mainstream network relationships including Sony, Universal, ABC, CBS, MTV, VH1, Discovery Channel, DirecTV, and Dish TV, while Web3 partnerships include OpenSea.io and Crypto.com. Strategic co-production partnerships extend to Imprint Entertainment, the producer of the Twilight franchise, and to the heirs of the James Bond franchise.

The business model combines one-time production licensing for motion pictures, transactional fees on NFT and digital collectible launches, professional services for celebrity branding, recurring royalty and licensing income from television production, and professional services for event production. The company claims its NFT clients have collectively added $5B+ in market capitalization, with $10B+ cited across blockchain projects as of 2026. Capital access for related deals is facilitated through the Momentum Media Fund, which advertises up to $15B in deal capacity. No external funding rounds, IPO, or audited revenue figures are disclosed.

Name

Momentum Studios

Legal name

Momentum Studios, Inc

Website

https://momentumchannel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Momentum Studios is a private Dallas-based entertainment company that produces TV programs and feature films, launches NFT projects, and provides celebrity branding and media marketing services to entertainment, sports, and lifestyle clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment and Media Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Content & Creative Studio for Creators (Concepting/Production) (MPAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Television content production
• Motion picture production
• Digital collectible development
• Celebrity brand management
• Media strategy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

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. Motion Picture Production: Producing feature films and TV content for distribution on major networks and streaming platforms
2. NFT and Digital Collectibles: Launching NFT properties and cryptocurrency companies; have launched projects resulting in over $5.0 billion market cap added to client companies
3. Celebrity and Athlete Branding Services: Branding, marketing and career strategy for elite group of entertainment, sports and lifestyles brand industry stars; placing talent in leading roles in film, TV and music projects
4. Television Production: Producing TV programs for broadcasters worldwide; produced over 200 episodes of television programs
5. Event Production: Live branding, launch and premier events; co-produces events with other entertainment groups; conducted over 40 live events

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Momentum Studios produces and distributes television programs and motion pictures, develops digital collectible and NFT projects, and provides celebrity and athlete branding, media strategy, event production, and content-distribution services. Its operations span entertainment, sports, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, automotive, beverage, and cryptocurrency clients, with content delivered through broadcast, streaming, digital, and mobile channels.

Product overview

Momentum Studios operates as a full-service entertainment and media company with three main divisions: Motion Pictures, NFTs (Digital Collectibles), and Media & Strategic Marketing. The company produces TV content including action sports series BYOB, Destination X (now in its 10th season), Josh and JB In The Industry, and The Lotus Games. Its Motion Picture division develops feature films such as The 9th Raider (the first film archived on the moon) and The Last Ride. The company also launches NFT/digital collectible projects through major NFT platforms and provides celebrity/athlete branding and media strategy services. Programs have aired on CBS, ABC, Fox Sports, DirecTV, Dish, and broadcasters in over 66 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BYOB (Bring Your Own Board): Action sports TV series featuring surfers, shapers, lifeguards, models and fashion designers in the action sports industry.
• Destination X
• Josh and JB In The Industry
• The Most Dangerous Women in Hollywood
• The Lotus Games
• The 9th Raider

Products and services

• BYOB TV Series An action-sports television series featuring action-sports stars and brands, with projects seen across an international distribution footprint.
• Destination X Adventure TV A travel adventure and action-sports television series following five adventure-seeking women around the world; the source identifies 26 completed half-hour HD episodes, a tenth season, and prior worldwide distribution.
• Josh and JB In The Industry A scripted reality series about 14-year-old record executive Josh Welch launching the Junior Records label; the source identifies broadcasts on CBS and ABC syndicated stations and distribution through Amazon and Roku.
• The Most Dangerous Women in Hollywood A reality, contest, and event television property accompanied by a book series recognizing actresses and stunt women, with distribution through eBook, digital, mobile, app, and television-special channels.
• The Lotus Games TV Series A sports, action-sports, and fashion television series built around a pro-am women's decathlon with 10 female athletes, 100 runway models, and 10 sports.
• The 9th Raider A post-apocalyptic feature film set in 2037 that follows tribes fighting to survive after eight apocalyptic events and was the first movie archived on the moon in a quartz storage system.
• The Last Ride (f.k.a. Bug Out) An action-adventure science-fiction feature film about Frankie Cochran, a U.S. Marine hero and counter-terrorism specialist who survives a failed hostage-rescue operation in Afghanistan and returns home suffering from PTSD.
• Digital Collectibles / NFT Projects NFT and digital collectible projects launched through OpenSea.io, Mintable.com, Crypto.com, and NFTBlue.com; the source reports that these launches added more than $5.0 billion in market capitalization to client companies.
• Celebrity and Athlete Branding Branding, marketing, and career-strategy services for entertainment, sports, and lifestyle stars, including talent placement in principal roles across motion pictures, national commercials, print campaigns, and licensing deals.
• Media and Strategic Marketing Media and social-media strategy, press coverage, and promotional support for movies, television properties, music artists, athletes, NFT launches, and brands, including event production.
• Motion Picture Production Services Development and production of feature films for entertainment audiences and distribution partners through Momentum Studios' motion-picture division.
• Television Production Services Production of television programs for broadcast, cable, satellite, streaming, digital, and mobile distribution; the company reports more than 200 produced television episodes.
• Event Production Services Live branding, launch, and premiere events for movies, television properties, music artists, athletes, NFT launches, and brands, including events co-produced with other entertainment groups; the source reports more than 40 live events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion people reached worldwide through press coverage and media presence
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SonycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor studio relationship used for bartering and trading talent worth into better positions in film, TV and music projects worldwide.
• UniversalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor studio relationship used for bartering and trading talent worth into better positions in film, TV and music projects worldwide.
• ABCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for TV content; talent placed in TV series in starring roles.
• CBScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for TV content including Josh and JB in the Industry series.
• MTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor broadcast network relationship for talent placement and content distribution.
• VH1coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorViacom network for talent placement and content distribution.
• Discovery ChannelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroadcast partner for TV content and adventure programming.
• DirecTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite TV distribution partner for content including Destination X Hawaii.
• Dish TVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSatellite TV distribution partner.
• OpenSea.iocoreTechnology or IntegrationNFT marketplace platform where Momentum's NFT projects are launched and distributed.
• Crypto.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationCryptocurrency platform partner for NFT launches and digital asset projects.
• Imprint EntertainmentflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced ventures with the producers of Twilight movie franchise. Collaborated on TV series production.
• James Bond Franchise HeirsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-produced entertainment projects with the co-heir to the James Bond film franchise. Already launched Destination X with heirs to James Bond franchise.
• Digital InnovatorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction partner for DSCVR TV content that aired on Bloomberg TV.
• AMF Global USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenji Claudio serves on the board of this international blockchain media company.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Studio71: Multi-platform media company producing digital video, TV, and branded content for creators and brands. Comparable to Momentum's creator/celebrity content production model and branded entertainment approach.
• Range Media Partners: Talent management and production hybrid representing writers, directors, athletes, and musicians while producing film/TV. Directly comparable to Momentum's combination of celebrity/athlete representation with content production across film and TV (BYOB, Destination X, The 9th Raider).
• Jellysmack: Creator economy content company that produces, distributes, and monetizes video content for digital creators. Comparable to Momentum's talent representation + content production + monetization model for social media stars.
• Propagate Content: Independent production and talent management studio developing premium scripted, unscripted, and branded content. Comparable to Momentum's hybrid content production + celebrity talent management business model.
• Mainstreet Studios: Independent entertainment studio producing film, TV, and digital content with celebrity-driven projects. Closely comparable to Momentum Studios' motion picture + television + celebrity branding combination.

Broad incumbents

• Endeavor (WME): Global talent agency and entertainment company representing artists, athletes, and producing premium content through subsidiaries. Comparable to Momentum's talent representation and content production but at vastly larger scale.
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA): Major talent and sports agency that also operates a content studio. Comparable to Momentum's celebrity/athlete representation and content creation activities but at incumbent scale.
• Banijay: Largest independent content producer globally, producing reality, scripted, and entertainment programming across many territories. Comparable to Momentum's multi-territory reality/unscripted production (BYOB, Destination X, The Lotus Games).
• Endemol Shine Group: Global production powerhouse producing unscripted and scripted entertainment worldwide. Comparable to Momentum's multi-country distribution of reality/adventure TV (Destination X in 66+ countries).

Emerging players

• Hidden Pictures: Independent entertainment studio developing film and TV with a focus on genre content and emerging distribution models. Comparable to Momentum's emerging studio approach to feature films and series with non-traditional distribution angles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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