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At Coolfire Studios, we bring imagination to life.  

• VFX
• 3D animation composited into live action
• Complex color grades
• Sky & screen replacements
• World building

Yeah, we do all that. Check out our latest reel to see some of the high-end visual effects + finishing work we’ve been creating.

Got a project that needs next-level polish? Let’s talk.

New work for Spire Alabama @Spireenergy⚡️

A super fun two-day shoot with an incredible crew and one very important cast member: Moose the Basset Hound.

Huge thank you to everyone behind the scenes who made this possible.

Credits
Company: Spire Alabama @spireenergy
Clients: Donna Heroux, Amy Connelly, Danielle Slaughter
Coolfire Account Lead: Michael Leopold @mgleopold
Producer: David Johnson @djrad23
Director: Cody Stokes
Director of Photography: Michael Lockridge @locksy
1st ACs: Hezekiah Condron @hezekiah.condron , Kaleb Helle @kalebhelle
2nd / DIT: Nenad Simic @nenadsimicdp
Still Photographer: Amy Schromm @amyschromm
Gaffer: Johns Sennot
Key Grips: Gavin Halpert, Dave Kube @gatewaygrip
Best Boys: James Gamble, Adrian Gomez @adrian_gomez_
Production Designer: Sean Kirkland @inemafreshmint
Art Assist: Deanna Rhodes
Art PAs: Kris Bland @noflavorimaging, Daniel Schiefer
Wardrobe: Kathleen Gratz @kathleen.gratz
Wardrobe Asst: Kate Strembicki
HMU: Brandi Iverson @brandiiverson.stylist
Animal Safety: Stephanie Domini
Locations: Ron Durham
PAs: Cameron McCarthy @artvandalay92, Micah Johnson, Lee Goodman

Talent
Spire Worker - Desmond Davis
Spire Worker - Jacquise Cooper
Dad - Keith Allen Van Gels (West Model Management @westmodelmgmt )
Female Homeowner - Sandra Kenly (Talent Plus - @talentplus1977 )
Child - Mia Castellano (West Model Management @westmodelmgmt ) 
Mom 2 - Zulibeth Marquez (NOW Talent - @nowtalent )
Child 2 - Mae Lohse (Talent Plus - @talentplus1977 )
Child 3 - Daniel Gutierrez Arenas ( @imagesagency )
Dad 2 - Matthew Enos (West Model Management @westmodelmgmt
Kitchen Lady 1 - Dawn Linneman (Talent Plus - @talentplus1977 )
Kitchen Lady 2 - Monica Bohlen ( @imagesagency )
Kitchen Lady 3 - Teri Wallace (Azalea)
Child 4 - Jameson Jacks (NOW Talent - @nowtalent )
Child 5 - Emmet Stokes

Post Production: Coolfire Studios @coolfirestudios
Post Production Manager: Gina Trapani @angelina11g
Editor/Colorist: Kevin Johnson @kevykevj
Audio/Sound Design: Brent Johnson @brentj21
Digital Asset Management: Roxanne Lingua @roxyh
VFX Compositing: Patrick Vaughan @p_hole

Made in partnership with the Missouri Film Office @mofilmoffice

We are so excited to launch the official poster for our upcoming documentary feature film KINGS OF THE BEACH.

Huge shout out to @LukePatridge and @Horsefeathers.us for bringing the vision to life through design and branding.

Follow @kingsofthebeachfilm for updates, behind-the-scenes, and more as the story unfolds. 🏖️

@DJRad23
@KevyKevJ
@brentj21
@p_hole
@feuer.tom
@jonaharoni
@ajmeadows
@zagry_sayer

Thank you to the National Agri-Marketing Association @officialnama for hosting such an incredible event and for the national recognition. A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to create work that’s not only award-winning, but high-performance.
Swipe to see what we took home. 🏆
#NAMA #NAMAAwards2026@matt.cain.beebe , EP for all of the above
@jakemccullar_ , Producer for all of the above
@roxyh , Sr. Editor - Mastering FieldView, Around the Farm, ACN w/ Sherry
@brentj21 , Audio Engineer for all of the above
@crewhall , Video Project Manager for all of the above
@zagry_sayer , Co-Director, Director of Photography for Mastering FieldView
@p_hole , Motion Design for all of the above

Thank you to the National Agri-Marketing Association @officialnama for hosting such an incredible event and for the national recognition. A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to create work that’s not only award-winning, but high-performance.
Swipe to see what we took home. 🏆
#NAMA #NAMAAwards2026@matt.cain.beebe , EP for all of the above
@jakemccullar_ , Producer for all of the above
@roxyh , Sr. Editor - Mastering FieldView, Around the Farm, ACN w/ Sherry
@brentj21 , Audio Engineer for all of the above
@crewhall , Video Project Manager for all of the above
@zagry_sayer , Co-Director, Director of Photography for Mastering FieldView
@p_hole , Motion Design for all of the above

Thank you to the National Agri-Marketing Association @officialnama for hosting such an incredible event and for the national recognition. A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to create work that’s not only award-winning, but high-performance.
Swipe to see what we took home. 🏆
#NAMA #NAMAAwards2026@matt.cain.beebe , EP for all of the above
@jakemccullar_ , Producer for all of the above
@roxyh , Sr. Editor - Mastering FieldView, Around the Farm, ACN w/ Sherry
@brentj21 , Audio Engineer for all of the above
@crewhall , Video Project Manager for all of the above
@zagry_sayer , Co-Director, Director of Photography for Mastering FieldView
@p_hole , Motion Design for all of the above

Thank you to the National Agri-Marketing Association @officialnama for hosting such an incredible event and for the national recognition. A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to create work that’s not only award-winning, but high-performance.
Swipe to see what we took home. 🏆
#NAMA #NAMAAwards2026@matt.cain.beebe , EP for all of the above
@jakemccullar_ , Producer for all of the above
@roxyh , Sr. Editor - Mastering FieldView, Around the Farm, ACN w/ Sherry
@brentj21 , Audio Engineer for all of the above
@crewhall , Video Project Manager for all of the above
@zagry_sayer , Co-Director, Director of Photography for Mastering FieldView
@p_hole , Motion Design for all of the above

Thank you to the National Agri-Marketing Association @officialnama for hosting such an incredible event and for the national recognition. A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to create work that’s not only award-winning, but high-performance.
Swipe to see what we took home. 🏆
#NAMA #NAMAAwards2026@matt.cain.beebe , EP for all of the above
@jakemccullar_ , Producer for all of the above
@roxyh , Sr. Editor - Mastering FieldView, Around the Farm, ACN w/ Sherry
@brentj21 , Audio Engineer for all of the above
@crewhall , Video Project Manager for all of the above
@zagry_sayer , Co-Director, Director of Photography for Mastering FieldView
@p_hole , Motion Design for all of the above

Thank you to the National Agri-Marketing Association @officialnama for hosting such an incredible event and for the national recognition. A huge thank you to our clients for trusting us to create work that’s not only award-winning, but high-performance.
Swipe to see what we took home. 🏆
#NAMA #NAMAAwards2026@matt.cain.beebe , EP for all of the above
@jakemccullar_ , Producer for all of the above
@roxyh , Sr. Editor - Mastering FieldView, Around the Farm, ACN w/ Sherry
@brentj21 , Audio Engineer for all of the above
@crewhall , Video Project Manager for all of the above
@zagry_sayer , Co-Director, Director of Photography for Mastering FieldView
@p_hole , Motion Design for all of the above

Some frames from the "Always You" @felsmanntiley video I directed, starring @actressjackiekelly and @barbarapetzall . Produced by @coolfirestudios . Go listen to F+T's powerful new album "Protomensch", out now!

Some frames from the "Always You" @felsmanntiley video I directed, starring @actressjackiekelly and @barbarapetzall . Produced by @coolfirestudios . Go listen to F+T's powerful new album "Protomensch", out now!

Some frames from the "Always You" @felsmanntiley video I directed, starring @actressjackiekelly and @barbarapetzall . Produced by @coolfirestudios . Go listen to F+T's powerful new album "Protomensch", out now!

Some frames from the "Always You" @felsmanntiley video I directed, starring @actressjackiekelly and @barbarapetzall . Produced by @coolfirestudios . Go listen to F+T's powerful new album "Protomensch", out now!

Some frames from the "Always You" @felsmanntiley video I directed, starring @actressjackiekelly and @barbarapetzall . Produced by @coolfirestudios . Go listen to F+T's powerful new album "Protomensch", out now!

Some frames from the "Always You" @felsmanntiley video I directed, starring @actressjackiekelly and @barbarapetzall . Produced by @coolfirestudios . Go listen to F+T's powerful new album "Protomensch", out now!

Our comedy collaboration with our AI video strategy division, Screenburn.ai, for @mileylegalgroup just brought home Gold for Regional Commercial Campaign at the @adclubstl ADDY Awards.

On top of that, our “When It’s OMG, Call MLG!” campaign for @themorganlawgroup earned Silver.

Big thanks to the incredibly talented crew who made these campaigns happen, and congrats to all the other winners.

Wrapping the week with a BTS share from our Lusso ROX shoot with @horsefeathers.us. Crafted exclusively with @swarovski crystals, the ROX Collection was a walk-off homerun at this week’s @sportslicensingshow in Vegas. The making of the film was an incredible collab between @coolfirestudios and @jennsilverberg. And not possible without the enviable talent of @momentwemetband. Check the impromptu wardrobe styling by design house co-founder @drea.mingincolor. Sometimes, the magic almost makes itself.

From apparel to accessories, follow us to Shine On in 2026!

Introducing the Lusso ROX Collection. Coming soon, everything from apparel to accessories—crafted exclusively with @swarovski—the ultimate crystal. For however you fan, @lussostyleofficial is the women-owned and operated fashion design house built to make sure you Own the Front Row.

Special thanks to @coolfirestudios, @jennsilverberg and @momentwemetband. We are @horsefeathers.us. Feel the pull. And shine on.

CCOFounder: Drea Ranek @drea.mingincolor
CEOFounder: Melissa Nieberle @swissmissme
MKTstar: Ella Duplain @elladuplain

Creative Agency: @Horsefeathers.us
CCO / Writer: Mike McCormick @thehfcommish
ACD / Art Director: Katie Meers @kmmeers
VP, Client Partnerships: Tracy Sykes-Long @tsykeslong
CEO: Jim Stoeppler @jim_stoeppler
Director of Creative Operations: Aly Shead @atshead

Director / Photographer: Jennifer Silverberg @jennsilverberg

Production Company: Coolfire Studios @coolfirestudios
DP / Editor / Colorist: AJ Meadows @ajmeadows
Song produced and engineered by: Brent Johnson @brentj21
Producer: David Johnson @djrad23
CLT: Zach Sayer @zagry_sayer
Studio Tech: Joshua Feldt @joshfeldt
Production Coordinator: Alyssa Krueger @alyssakrueger_

Band: Moment We Met @momentwemetband
Envy Ahmadian @enveep_
Lila Dothage @lila.dot
Lily Belkhap @lbelknap888
Izzy Rutledge @izzy.rutledge
Caryn Haddix @caryn.hx

And that's a wrap on 2025! Thanks to our clients, collaborators, crew, and team for all we accomplished this year. We're looking forward to creating even more great content with you in 2026!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Happy holidays from Coolfire! Raising a glass to a great year and looking forward to 2026. Cheers to what’s next!

Thanks to @brennansstl for being an amazing host!

Big shoutout to two Coolfire legends, Brent Johnson and Patrick Vaughan, who are each celebrating 20 years with the team!

From Brent’s award-winning sound design and original music to Patrick’s stunning motion graphics and animation, these two have shaped the heart and soul of our work.

A huge thanks to both of you for your commitment to making great work. Congratulations!

Big shoutout to two Coolfire legends, Brent Johnson and Patrick Vaughan, who are each celebrating 20 years with the team!

From Brent’s award-winning sound design and original music to Patrick’s stunning motion graphics and animation, these two have shaped the heart and soul of our work.

A huge thanks to both of you for your commitment to making great work. Congratulations!

Big shoutout to two Coolfire legends, Brent Johnson and Patrick Vaughan, who are each celebrating 20 years with the team!

From Brent’s award-winning sound design and original music to Patrick’s stunning motion graphics and animation, these two have shaped the heart and soul of our work.

A huge thanks to both of you for your commitment to making great work. Congratulations!

We’re serving Freakfest energy straight into Thanksgiving week. Freak now, feast later 🔥🦃

#freakfest