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15750 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85260 480-360-9559 · sneakybig.com Year Est: 2016 AZ Staff: NA Principal(s): Marianne Guenther, CEO Notable Clients: PXG, Grand Canyon University, Do Not Peek Entertainment, Fiesta Bowl
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Big Monkey Films / Art Haynie VR
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830 N. 4th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85003 310-699-1779 · arthaynie.com Year Est: 1998 AZ Staff: 3 Principal(s): Art Haynie Notable Clients: Discovery, Showtime, Netflix, HBO, BMW, Cadillac, Genesis, Focus Brands, CSR2 Racing, Arizona Office of Tourism
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LaneTerralever
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645 E. Missouri Ave., #400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-258-5263 · laneterralever.com Year Est: 1962 AZ Staff: 102 Principal(s): Beau Lane, executive chairman; Chris Johnson, CEO Notable Clients: Toyota, Axon, UTI, AZ Milk Producers, Desert Diamond Casino, Sparklight
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True Story Films
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MERESTONE
2625 S. Wilson St., #101, Tempe, AZ 85282 480-945-4631 · merestone.com Year Est: 1974 AZ Staff: 25 Principal(s): Rob Hill
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170 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 602-254-4200 · truestoryfilms.com Year Est: 2003 AZ Staff: 11 Principal(s): Cary Truelick, Rob Beadle Notable Clients: Arizona State University, Arizona Lottery, Arizona Department of Health Services, Goodwill, NASA, NFL, Ubisoft
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Matter Films
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3550 N. Central Ave., #1900, Phoenix, AZ 85012 602-935-9283 · matterfilms.com Year Est: 2017 AZ Staff: 6 Principal(s): Brandon Barnard, Kyle Gilbert Notable Clients: ADHS, On Semiconductor, Gila River Hotels and Casinos, Virgin Hotels, Southwest Gas, Valley Metro, GPEC, Arizona Lottery
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Ideas Collide
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erestone is an award-winning, full-service production company that specializes in creating experiences that help the world’s best brands educate, communicate, inspire and elevate the people who mean the most to your company: Your employees, your customers, and vendors. Merestone produces one-of-akind, live and interactive events and environments that provide your audience with a true brand experience. Merestone communicates your brand message through the event and experiential campaigns that deliver a true impact and elicit response. STRENGTH OF STAFF: “Individually talented and collectively harmonious. Merestone is the perfect example of how people of diverse backgrounds can come together to make an idea come to life. This isn’t a solo job. We work on projects from concept to completion and are proud to have a talented and passionate team.” OUTLOOK FOR 2021: “In one word: Expectant. 2021 will be a year of resilience. We made it through 2020 and we can’t wait to continue working alongside our clients in telling their stories through brand experiences that leave long-lasting impressions, celebrating their growths, and building relationships.”
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SNEAKY BIG
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6125 E. Indian School Rd., #1001, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 480-659-4520 · ideascollide.com Year Est: 2005 AZ Staff: 45 Principal(s): Matthew Clyde, Rebecca Clyde, Michael Mason Notable Clients: Best Western, Paul Mitchell Schools, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Paul Mitchell Brands, Arizona State University
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Reelbros Media
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600 W. 1st St., #1049, Tempe, AZ 85281 281-408-3007 · reelbrosmedia.com Year Est: 2017 AZ Staff: 5 Principal(s): Alexander Schreer, Brandon Main and John Hebrank, founders and partners Notable Clients: Arizona Coyotes, Ford Motor Company, Peterbilt Motor Company, Fox Sports Arizona, ASU Fulton School of Engineering
Aries 70 Studio
602-384-3505 · aries70.com Year Est: 2013 AZ Staff: 2 Principal(s): Andy & Gaby Olson Notable Clients: NA
10 Kitchen Sink Studios last year
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828 N. 3rd St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 602-258-3150 · kitchensinkstudios.com Year Est: 1999 AZ Staff: 15 Principal(s): Nick Hower and Kory Kapfer Notable Clients: Chris Bianco, Barnone, Way L.A.
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