SPILLT

05/31/2024

The inaugural partnership with the wonderful teams at Work In Progress and Sling TV spotlights the upcoming NBA Finals kicking off next week. With defending champions Denver Nuggets as our home team, we we pumped to amplify and celebrate the excitement of the event.

Ultimately, we employed bold text, sophisticated visuals, and dynamic camera angles to breathe life into this spot, resulting in an absolutely flawless outcome.



Producer: Kate Swift & Sarah Biasello
Creative Director: Ed Rhine
Design & Animation: David Rickles

05/16/2024

We love partnering with series and documentary productions. Our role as the design partner is to create a visually stunning experience that enhances the incredible storytelling.

This unprecedented documentary by our partners at Wavelength, Joe Fenstermaker, and Curtis McConnell provides a captivating exploration of journalism's evolution through the lens of Dan Rather's illustrious career. It perfectly intertwines the past, present, and future of the field while highlighting Rather's enduring influence.

With such a compelling subject and our expertly crafted visuals, this is a must watch.

You can check out “Rather” now airing on Netflix.



Producer: Sarah Biasello
Creative Director: Ed Rhine
Design & Animation: Jason Oberg

03/06/2024

It's remarkable how impactful certain projects become, especially when they touch upon significant cultural events and stories.

Nearly 6 years ago one of our first doc-u-series was for Netflix Remastered series, with an episode specifically focusing on Jam Master Jay's tragic murder.

The fact that justice has finally been served after 22 years is not only a testament to the persistence and dedication of those involved in solving the case but also brings a sense of closure and relief to Jam Master Jay's family, loved ones and fans. It's moments like these that underscore the importance of the work we do and the power of storytelling to shed light on important issues and bring about change.

Here's to the continued pursuit of meaningful storytelling and the hope for justice and closure in all cases.



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03/09/2023

We’re excited to share this awesome personal project by one of our super talented and newest team members, Jess Libby!

Inspired by breakdancing, Jess created this looping frame-by-frame animation. Upon taking some amazing online classes about cell animation and illustration, making an animated logo for Spillt was a perfect opportunity to put that knowledge into practice. This process was a reminder that perseverance and grit are essential when stretching beyond the comfort zone.

Below is a brief synopsis of Jess’ takeaways and classes she would recommend for learning similar techniques.

Key Takeaways:

- Use any software necessary to get the job done (Procreate, Photoshop, Animate & After Effects were all used here)
- Always use reference
- Start with basic gesture drawings, add forms then refine
- Don’t neglect camera movement
- Excited to try clean-up in After Effects next time

Recommended Classes:

- Classical Animation Workflow & Techniques by Henrique Barone (Mograph Mentor)
- Frame-by-Frame Ninja by Elias Velho (Motion Design School)
- 2D Frame by Frame Animation by Seoro Oh (Coloso)

02/24/2023

If anyone is following the Alex Murdaugh trial in the news right now, make sure to find out the backstory in HBO Max's: Low Country. https://buff.ly/3KJa1PY

The Spillt team partnered with Campfire Studios to create the main titles, graphics package and numerous in-show content segments.

02/12/2023

Did you catch Puppy Bowl 19? Well we had a fun content integration piece that was part of the pre-game lead up to the big game. Featuring a doggone dance party!

02/10/2023

Thinking about throwing a killer Puppy Bowl watch party? Check out the social media content we helped Wayfair and Animal Planet develop... It's a cute guide called "Fun Pawty Tips." Ready, Set, WOOF!!!

02/09/2023

It's Puppy Bowl week with the big game on Sunday. We had a big hand in helping the Wayfair sponsor realize all of their custom content and Puppy Bowl. And when it comes to the "best seat in the house: of course the doggos know what's up, with fancy pet sofas from Wayfair.
If only Bill wasn't such a nerd... C'mon Bill!

11/08/2022

The Spillt team just keeps growing and we are so excited to share another amazingly talented addition..

From the great white north of Winnipeg, Manitoba….Jessica Libby!

Jess is a motion designer and art director with several years of impressive experience.

Passion and curiosity have been driving forces in her career and it definitely shows in the work she's created. She's collaborated with amazing clients and colleagues on various projects such as music festival graphics, explainers, commercials, film graphics packages, in-app animations, and the title sequence for the Netflix film Next Gen.

She was a speaker at After Effects World and taught motion design at a local post-secondary institution. Her incredible design work has also been published in Applied Arts and Typism.

One of the hardest thing she's ever done was compete in a kickboxing match. Spending time at the lake with her husband and golden doodle is her favorite way to recharge. She always enjoys a karaoke night with close friends or, as cheesy as it is, star-gazing and catching the northern lights.

We’re so lucky to have Jess on our Spillt team and can’t wait to share some of her amazing work!

06/21/2022

We are beyond thrilled to introduce someone who really needs no introduction...the newest member of our Spillt team...Ryan Summers!

Key slinger.
Pencil pusher.
Curve operator.

Add root beer fanatic, hockey lover, and comic book nerd and you’ve got a pretty good picture of Ryan.

He’s worked with the likes of Guillermo Del Toro and JJ Abrams and loves pulling apart the puzzles within projects regardless of whether it’s solved by live-action, hand-drawn animation, photoreal 3D, or something more mysterious.

He’s been a Creative Director & Animator at Imaginary Forces, Digital Kitchen and the School of Motion. Working with some pretty cool clients on some even cooler projects - you might’ve heard of a few of them. The Pacific Rim title sequence, Person of Interest title sequence, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Warner Bros, Starbucks, Pokemon and Google just to name a few.

To say we’re excited to have Ryan’s expertise and enthusiasm would be an understatement. We can’t wait for everything he will add to our team and the fresh perspective he’ll bring to the table for our clients.

05/27/2022

Kicking off the holiday weekend with an amazing new addition to the Spillt team - we're so excited to share that the fabulous Katie Mariani has joined us as a Senior Producer!

Katie began her career in LA, working for Method Studios for five years. She gained experience working on feature films, title sequences, commercials and trailers, with clients such as Paramount, Disney, Marvel, Fox Sports and FX. She then started her freelance career, working for various VFX studios in LA before moving to Denver, CO. She freelanced for Spillt for 2 years before taking a job with the Creative Agency Motive. We’re happy to now have her back on the team as our Senior Producer!

05/17/2022

Watching this for the first time since its release is amazing. A story close to our owner's home that allowed for a realistic and timely graphics package.

Insiders recount the events, controversies and lingering effects of the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania.

12/06/2021

Rainy tech scout before a hopefully sunny shoot!

11/04/2021

We're excited to share that our CNN Logo Usage Guide has made the shortlist for a award!

Check out the full spot at www.spillt.com

CLIO Awards

10/19/2021

Huge THANK YOU to Sean Herman for all your help making Spillt's new look come to life. When you work with great people, you get great results!

10/18/2021

10/18/2021

We've always been taught a spill is a mess, a mistake and (apparently, if it’s milk) something people cry over.

Well NOT US! We see differently, and from that an invitation was born: GET SPILLT. For us it's a call to action -- the idea of being brave and choosing boldly that leads to the never-before-scene. Fifteen years in the creative industry has taught us to discover clarity within the chaos and develop beauty from nothingness.
Behind the scenes, over the last year+, there has been a powerful and calculated transformation at Spillt that we are thrilled to fully unveil today. Think of getting Spillt as a destination, a place where little drops of inspiration become extraordinary stories.

www.spillt.com

10/05/2021

Keep your eyes peeled for big changes here at Spillt.

10/04/2021

Spillt welcomes Brian Eloe as Senior Creative Strategist!

Brian is a seasoned content marketing creative with remarkable versatility. His career began as an editor and flame compositor at STARZ! and the Hallmark Channel in the late 1990s. He then became a fixture at the award-winning creative agency Impossible Pictures where over 10 years he rose in ranks to become one of the agency’s lead CDs and live-action directors.

After leaving Impossible in 2013, Eloe joined 2C Media in Miami where he led all live action production and helped the agency earn 3 nominations as PROMAX agency of the year.

When it comes to creating content for world class brands, Brian brings formidable and multi-dimensional insight as a writer, creative strategist, live-action director, executive producer, editor, post supervisor and VFX compositor. He’s worked with innumerable commercial and media brands such as ESPN, HBO, NBC Universal, Discovery Channel, Dunkin Donuts, Corona, Bank of America, DISH Network, and Toyota to name a few.

As a director, Brian has led successful productions featuring prominent celebrity talent and projects with kids, animals, stunts, cars, food/beverage and visual FX. For all of those efforts, he’s the recipient of numerous Promax, Clio Key Art and Heartland Emmy awards.

Outside of work Brian is the lead singer and band leader for a Denver based band called Trouble Bound and occasionally he throws on his goalie gear to play beer league ice hockey. He lives in Littleton CO, with his wife, 2 kids and veritable zoo of pets.

09/10/2021

We're so excited to share another new addition to our Spillt team...Adam Schmisek!

Adam is an award-winning motion graphic artist that joins Spillt after having worked as a motion designer for over 14yrs with the likes of Starz Entertainment & Altitude Sports. He has helped conceive and create visually stunning content for the most iconic brands and the biggest sports teams all across America. His commercial campaigns air on every platform from Television, Web, to Social Media, and more. His impressive design work is featured on major networks and displayed in MLB, MLS, NBA, NCAA, NFL, & NHL arenas across the country. Adam currently lives in Minnesota with his wife, two daughters, and their dog Nugget. We are thrilled to have Adam’s positive energy and unmatched expertise join our team.

08/06/2021

Every Friday, we end our work week with a team HH to check in with each other & begin our weekends with positive vibes. Whatever your weekend plans may be, make sure to spend time with those who lift you up, doing activities that make you happy, & always spreading the love. Cheers to the weekend!

08/05/2021

If you love food & you love to laugh then you’ve got to check out the hilarious trailer for the new 7 episode series, Well Done with Sebastian Maniscalco, premiering on 8/12. Just don’t call him a foodie.

Stay tuned next week to see more of our collab and how Spillt helped make this delicious project come to life.

The wait is finally over!!!!!! The premiere of my new food exploration show WELL DONE comes out August 12th on plus where you can stream the firs...

08/02/2021

07/04/2021

06/30/2021

Please join us in welcoming another new face to our Spillt team, Sarah Biasello!

Sarah grew up in Austin, TX & was most recently living in Toronto before finally landing here in Denver with her husband, Jay. She comes from an athletic background as a college swimmer turned college swim coach & was working in partner & consumer services for Nike before joining us at Spillt. Sarah will be assisting with client relations, social media, and day to day operations!

06/28/2021

Starting this wonderful week off by introducing our incredibly talented new team member, David Rickles!

David is an award-winning, veteran creative director and motion graphic artist that joins Spillt after having run a private studio for 3 years. Before that, he worked as the Sr. Director of Creative for Pac-12 Networks, joining the company when it was a startup. There, he was charged with building the Networks' brand, broadcast look and feel, and overseeing the work of an amazing team of artists and writers. Through his nearly 20 year career, David has had the privilege of working with some of the biggest tech, sports, and consumer brands in the world and is looking forward to joining and contributing to the talented team at Spillt. He currently lives in the SF Bay Area with his wife and dog, though he grew up in the Denver area, and loves his Colorado roots.

Welcome to the Team!

06/25/2021

Last year's worldwide collab between ten of the best motion design studios examined on Motionographer! https://buff.ly/3gWccQZ Motionographer

04/27/2021

An amazing partner in pixel fun, Stephanie Nestorak shows us that skiing makes her happy. She created something bright and fun, just like her weekends in the mountains. -Check Out her work too! https://buff.ly/3e0Dgxj

04/06/2021

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The Season 5 Trailer for Rick and Morty dropped and up to 11.5 million views! WHO HOOO! We were stoked to work again on the end tags!

04/02/2021

We wanted to give a special shout-out to Samantha Mireles and growing into her role as Art Director. She has a special eye for the little details that make even the simplest of styles fun and engaging. Samantha is also a dedicated Aunt, a fan of all things Disney & is currently becoming a master of the knit.