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
