Foundation

Built on multiple disciplines

Surround is built on a strong multi-disciplinary foundation. We began as a motion design studio and over time started to incorporate live-action. Today, we share the ethos of a creative think tank—a live-action production company and a motion design studio all wrapped up in one. Born from a forward thinking diverse skill set, Surround pulls from its various disciplines and continues to evolve a broad spectrum of work to serve their clients.

Process

A strong process = a unique identity

A unique process for each project is ingrained in how we create—it has been the difference between making good work vs. exceptional work. When we put creative ideas through the right process, the work takes on its own life. At Surround, we specifically tailor the process to the project and it translates to creating work that has a unique identity.

Structure

Tailored to be agile, efficient and creative

Our structure is built on maximizing the creative of every project. From production to post, our studio is a swiss army knife of sorts---built to custom tailor teams that are best suited for the needs of each project. We’ve structured our studio this way because every creative opportunity presents a different challenge so no two teams should be the same. This allows the ideas to be creatively agile and the execution to be efficient.

Resources

Designed to excel creative under one roof

Our resources are designed to propel the creative process and having the right tool for the job is crucial. We’re constantly evolving along with technology to allow our teams to move quickly and efficiently. These days, it's not uncommon to have computers that are powerful enough to build a spaceship—and the Surround studio houses several of these—but our resources go far beyond computing. Our studio is like an eight-armed monster with the resources of a creative think tank, a live-action production company, and a motion design studio all under one roof.

Leadership

Original, impactful and creatively driven work.

Surround is overseen by the creative minds of Directors and Executive Producers Brian and Brad Palmer. As co-founders of the studio, they take a very hands on approach to directing. Drawing from their foundation as animators and designers, they are directors who are involved in every aspect of a project from pre-production, through production, design, and post. For over 10 years, Surround has produced animated and live-action works that range from commercials and integrated campaigns, to documentaries and hit music videos; all of which are created through Brian and Brad’s leadership and direction.