On February 1, 2025, Indianapolis became the epicenter of professional wrestling, hosting the biggest Royal Rumble in WWE history. This monumental event marked the first of three major stadium shows in an exciting partnership between WWE and Indiana Sports Corp, uniting the city’s civic, hospitality, and creative communities to deliver an unforgettable experience. And in […] Continue reading… from Sparkland Enters the Ring: Unveiling WWEEEE!
While we’re all about thoughtful planning and careful execution here at Sparkland Studios, today we’re going to talk about our whimsical side. We can’t over-emphasize the importance we put on magical moments that fill us with childlike wonder and delight. After all, our founder, Lauren Sparkman, named the company “Sparkland” for a reason. This playful […] Continue reading… from We’re More Animated Than You Know
It’s been a long time coming, but Sparkland Fellow Dija Renuka Henry is ready to share her own stories. That’s what she told a panel of branding, marketing, community engagement, and entertainment-industry professionals earlier this month, as our first Sparkland Creative Fellowship ended with an exclamation point: a slate pitch day simulation. The simulation really […] Continue reading… from Inspiring Next Level Success
If you follow the business of creators like we do, you’re probably familiar with the age-old financial dilemma of too many great artists. Sadly, they end up trading their work, identity, or both for the backing to give their visions life. There’s the singer/songwriter who unwittingly loses the rights to his own hit tune. Novelists […] Continue reading… from On Our Bucket List
From the first time we met Dija Renuka Henry, we knew she was perfect for Sparkland Studios. Not only is she an award-winning actress and filmmaker, she also founded the social impact entertainment company, Blue House Entertainment. […] Continue reading… from Meet Dija Renuka Henry, Our Creative Fellow
Mention something called a “Sparkland Special” back in the 1950s and 1960s at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and fans would’ve gone looking for a new race car. Maybe they would have expected a car builder or sponsor named “Sparkland,” too. The reason: Seventy-ish years ago—when roadsters were all the rage at the Indy 500—teams celebrated […] Continue reading… from This is a Sparkland Special
Pop artist BAYEM is having a moment. His EP “Afterglow” topped 1 million plays on Spotify last year, and his single “Pressure” was featured in a pivotal scene in the season finale of The Kardashians. As co-owners of Absorb., the boutique music label behind BAYEM, the early success makes Owen Thomas and Jared Sparkman proud. […] Continue reading… from Writing Sparkland’s Playbook, One Song at a Time
Hello. We’re glad you’re here! It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Sparkland, a creative venture studio founded on the belief we can build a better world by bringing beautiful stories to life. While our look and name are brand new, the road that led to Sparkland was years in the making. Sparkland is the […] Continue reading… from Welcome to Sparkland
