Stories that connect.

    Since 2007

    Multi-award-winning. Multifactied. Proven.

    What We Do

    SkyGate Studios is a full service production company.  What we make are narrative and promotional assets.  But what we do is specialize in bridging the gap between concepts and heartfelt connections. For two decades, we have delivered awe-inspiring experiences, connecting purpose with possibilities, revealing stories and visions that ignite emotions and motivate audiences.

    Creative-Collaboration

    In a constellation, all stars work together to create a singular vision.  This is how we work.  No matter who you are, no matter who you work with, our passion is to align our skills and experiences as one star within the constellation of your potential; to collaborate-with, not compete-with.  Collaboration makes good ideas, great… and great ideas, better!  Creative-Collaboration is our culture!

     

    movies

    series

    campaigns

    showreels

    Story building is a collaboration between story creator and story listener.
    SkyGate Studios is your gateway between both.

    What we make are narrative and promotional assets.
    But that’s not nearly as important as how our work, works...

    Illuminate

    Powerful Purpose

    Imagine

    Creative Connections

    Inspire

    Meaningful Motivation

    Illuminate

    Powerful Purpose

    Imagine

    Creative Connections

    Possibilities orbit the purpose. But even great ideas can be miles apart. The ideas that align and connect most with the purpose reveals the story we should tell.

    Inspire

    Meaningful Motivation

    When the story connects with the hearts and minds of audiences, our senses are awakened and dormant fires can ignite into flames of motivation. Inward trust can transform into a desire to pursue profound aspirations.

    It’s not enough to just have something that looks good. Anything with purpose is worth more than that.  It’s got to reveal, relate and connect with audiences in such a way that they’re inspired to do something.

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    The sky is NO limit…

    production reel

    Showcasing the cinematic and production excellence of SkyGate Studios.

    Movie Trailer

    “Church People”
    Comedy / Faith
    Collide Media Group

    Music Video

    Matt Hammitt performs his hit single from the title movie “Like Arrows.”

    Commercial

    “Bring Wonder Home”, a unique and whimsical campaign for “The Good Earth Garden Center.”

    Of Sight and Sound

    Sight and sound are a gateway to emotional connectivity.  SkyGate Studios was founded to convert imagination into feelings.  To align purposeful inspiration with relatable possibilities that connect with the hearts and minds of audiences.  From commercials to movies; animations to motion design, we use story to transform the passive viewer into active doer.

    Who We Help

    Ways  We Collaborate

    For decades, SkyGate Studios has worked with an array of clients.  From for-profits to non-profits.  From entertainment to education, here’s a few ways SkyGate Studios can collaborate with you to tell your story.

    Filmmakers

    Editorial, Animation, VFX, Title Sequences, Sound Design, Web, Trailers…

    Marketing & PR Firms

    Trailers, Promotional, Writing, Producing, Full Service Production & Post…

    Non-Profit Orgnizations

    Vision Casting, Event Promos, Testimonials, Graphic Packages…

    Commercial & Product

    Coporate ID, Web Design, Full Service Production, Writing, Producing…

    When the stars align…

    Accolades

    In an ocean full of uncharted possibilities, we are your North Star.  We see the big picture!  We align and connect the unknown.  We are way-finders, map makers and navigators; accomplished explores, fearless believers and determined doers.   We are collaborators with your story.

    Like Arrows

    Music Video

    Matt Hammitt
    Written / Performed

    Jim Karrh

    Graphics Package

    Animation

    The Wasteland

    Series Trailer

    Scott Edge
    Director / Editor

    We have worked with the SkyGate team for several years.  Creative and practical, always looking for added value to help us achieve our objectives.   We will continue to do business with SkyGate Studios.

     

    Gerlad Oliver
    Squadron Leader
    The Commemorative Air Force

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    We’ve used them on a number of occasionsand have NEVER been disappointed.  I can’t speak highly enough of them and their integrity.

     

    Dennis Rainey
    Founder
    FamilyLife

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    Professional, easy to work with, and fast.I am always impressed by how quickly and seamlessly our projects come together. 

    Adrienne Hedlund
    Marketing Specialist
    Harvest House Publishing

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    Through superb creativity, quality production, and big picture thinking, SkyGate studios has always delivered for us amazing work, on time, and on budget! Can’t wait to work with them again!

     

    Bill Plunket
    Former Executive Director
    Habitat For Humanity

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    “… creative and practical, always looking for added value…”

     

    Gerlad Oliver
    Squadron Leader
    The Commemorative Air Force

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    … I can’t speak highly enough of them and their integrity.

     

    Dennis Rainey
    Founder
    FamilyLife

    • 100% 100%

    I am always impressed by how quickly and seamlessly our projects come together!

    Adrienne Hedlund
    Marketing Specialist
    Harvest House Publishing

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    … superb creativity, quality production… on time and on budget! Can’t wait to work with them again!

     

    Aaron Paulus
    Director of Media & Communications
    Life Action Ministries
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    Oh, the places our work has been!

    Our Story...

    2007 to present.

    2007.

    SkyGate Studios is founded in Little Rock, AR and makes their debut short film “Masterpiece.” The multi-award-winning short premiers at Riverdale 10 Cinemas in Little Rock to a crowd of several hundred people and serves as a calling card for the new studio.

    2008.

    SkyGate Studios is commissioned by Hope for Orphans for an adoption teaching series called “If You Were Mine.” The short vignettes associated with the project win several Telly Awards and continues to encourage and raise awareness about the adoption process.

    2009.

    SkyGate Studios establishes “VelaScope Creative.” VelaScope creates promotion and distribution assets for entertainment, industrial, and non-profit projects.

    2010.

    FamilyLife commissions SkyGate Studios to create a unique teaching series called “The Art of Marriage.” The video series goes on to impact thousands of marriages around the world with DVD distribution in several countries.

    2011.

    “The Jester,” written by and starring Ed Lowry, becomes one SkyGate Studio’s most successful short films, winning several film festivals during its campaign. “The Jester” is SkyGate’s second period piece and helps pave the way for more ambitious projects for the studio.

    2012.

    “Stepping Up” marks the second video series from FamilyLife and becomes the most ambitious video series to date for SkyGate Studios. Complete with high-concept film and animation, this powerful series casts a vision for men and what real courageous manhood looks like.

    2012.

    “Red Courage,” featured in “Stepping Up,” becomes the third short film fully produced by SkyGate Studios. With its compelling and unique storyline, the short film raises the bar for SkyGate Studios in the realm of visual effects, sound design and art direction.

    2013.

    “The Little Acorn,” written by Scott Edge, becomes the first book published by SkyGate Studios. The children’s book includes illustrations by Andrew Kinzler and interactive read-along narration.

    2013.

    “Gate 25” is the first holiday film from SkyGate Studios and writer/director Scott Edge. The film was commissioned by The Summit Church in Little Rock, AR and plays to a standing ovation upon its debut.

    2014.

    SkyGate Studios launches a new phase with a website debut packed with project announcements including movies, series, and books.

    2014.

    “Hark the Harold” marks the second time SkyGate Studios teams up with The Summit Church of Little Rock for a Christmas film.

    2015.

    “The Wasteland” is a 5-part video series produced by Life Action about a man on a journey of spiritual discovery. Set in a dystopian world of dust and desolation, “The Wasteland” is a gripping allegory that debuted to hundreds of thousands of viewers live on FaceBook.

    2016.

    FamilyLife 40th Anniversary.

    Faithful foundations. Explosive growth. 40 years of help and hope. A year of tremendous celebrations found SkyGate Studios at the heart of telling their story.

    2017.

    SkyGate turns 10!

    A milestone year for the studio. 10 years of telling stories that matter and make a difference.  

    The sky is NO limit…

    2017.

    “The Christmas Tree Story” is a Seussical tale that reclaims one of the most beloved holiday traditions, the Christmas tree and all of its decorations, as a meaningful symbol of how God changes a life.

    2018.

    “The Art of Parenting” is the third video series helmed by SkyGate Studios for FamilyLife. The series is a resource that puts faith at the center of your parenting compass.

    2019.

    “Sole Mates” is the third children’s book from SkyGate Studios and writer Scott Edge. In this fully illustrated, rhyming book, kids learn about what to look for in a future mate as Mikee, a left shoe, looks for his right and perfect pair… but there is a twist!

    2019.

    SkyGate Studios launches a new shopping and subscription feature for “SkyGate Studios Originals,” a renewed focus on the distribution of SkyGate movies, series, and books!

    … and the story

    continues…

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    SKYGATE STUDIOS is a full service production company.  But we also have dozens of original titles in development: films, series and books. 
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    A Production Company

    As a full service production company, SkyGate Studios offers an array skills for whatever you need ato create.  Know more about our the services we offer.

    A Collaborative Culture

    In a constellation, all stars work together to create an image.  We call it “Creative-Collaboration.”  It’s how we work, but it’s more than a strategy, it’s our culture!

    A PATRON STUDIO

    Beyond working with clients, SkyGate Studios produces original movies, series and books.  With SkyGate+, you can shop and support our projects.  Know more!

    A PRODUCTION COMPANY

    As a full service production company, SkyGate Studios offers an array skills for whatever you need to create.  Know more about our the services we offer.

    A COLLABORATIVE CULTURE

    In a constellation, all stars work together to create an image.  We call it “Creative-Collaboration.”  It’s how we work, but it’s more than a strategy, it’s our culture!

    A PATRON STUDIO

    Beyond working with clients, SkyGate Studios produces original movies, series and books.  With SkyGate+, you can shop and support our projects.  Know more!

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