Fire Starter Studios

07/18/2025

Kicking off our 10th Anniversary Celebration with a Throwback Thursday to one of our all time favorite pieces. Filming with military service members using art therapy to heal. The opportunity to help tell stories like this is why we do what we do.

07/18/2025

Today’s takes us back to one of our all-time favorite pieces—and one of the most personally moving projects we’ve ever worked on—from the Emmy-nominated United States of Arts series.

We had the honor of documenting how art therapy helps heal active-duty service members living with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Filmed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and The Art League’s IMPart program, this episode features two powerful examples of how veterans find healing through creativity, with the support of the NEA.

“You don’t have to talk if you don’t wanna talk. That’s kinda the reason I do art myself—‘cause I can say something without having to open my mouth.” — Sargent Mike Goodrich

This post is just the beginning of our anniversary year. We’ll be sharing more of the work that moved us, challenged us, and reminded us why storytelling still matters.

This documentary presents the groundbreaking initiative between the Department of Defense and the National Endowment for the Arts utilizing Art Therapy to he...

05/20/2025

Where the director's vision comes to life, one frame at a time. ✨

04/17/2025

Which is easier—creating new videos from scratch or refreshing what you’ve already got? 🌼
Spoiler Alert: It’s the second one 😉
Start your video spring clean here → https://firestarter-studios.com/blog/spring-video-refresh-a-5-step-guide/

Spring Clean Your Video Library in 5 Steps Spring has arrived—the season of fresh starts, new energy, and, yes, decluttering. But instead of asking, "Does this spark joy?" ask, "Does this still represent my brand?" Just like forgotten projects tucked away in the back of the dra

03/09/2025

Women have been shaping documentary filmmaking from the very beginning—pushing boundaries, amplifying voices, and redefining the genre. In honor of we’re celebrating the pioneers and visionaries who’ve changed the way we see the world. 🌍🎥✨

Who would you add to this list?

Tomorrow is International Women’s Day so… with Fire Starter Studios gearing up for the anticipated premieres of our first two documentary feature films this year (stay tuned for more on that soon!), I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the women who have shaped documentary filmmaking—not jus

12/12/2024

We finally get to share these cool pics behind the scenes pics from the music video shoot at Fire Starter Studios earlier this year! We had a blast hosting Ginger Root's talented team! If you want to check out the epic 20 minute film/music video - filmed in part at Fire Starter Studios - just search for "The End of SHINBANGUMI" on YouTube.

10/31/2024

🎃👻🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃👻🎃

10/08/2024

It’s all fun and games until someone yells, "Mooo!"
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09/27/2024

End of September Rent-the-Stage SALE happening now!!! Hit us up for end of the month deals.

09/24/2024

Brigning stories to life, one frame at a time!

09/13/2024

Did someone say company move? Wardrobe's ready!
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08/13/2024

We did it! 🎉 Fire Starter Studios is officially a GSA contractor! This is a huge milestone! Congratulations to Rachel Klein and the whole team that worked tirelessly to make this a reality!

We can't wait to extend our creative services to even more of the public sector, crafting content that informs, engages, and inspires.