Fabulist
Episodes
State of Studios 2025 - The 7 Laws of Thriving Studios
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s actually happening inside creative studios right now?I work with hundreds of creative studios and production companies across 40+ countries —...
Competition as Craft: The Sister-Studio Experiment
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re challenging each other—and the industry. Joel sits down with Vagrants co-founders Dustin Devlin and Winston Macdonald (Boston-based creative...
Protecting the Craft with Barton Damer
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Running a standout studio isn’t about selling hours—it’s about protecting the craft, picking the right clients, and staying scrappy (in smarter ...
Dash Bash: It Started As A Party with Cory Livengood and Meryn Hayes
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when a studio anniversary party turns into one of the motion design industry’s most loved gatherings?In this episode of The Fabulist, I...
The Studio Was Just the Start: Here Comes Act Two with Three Founders
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger sits down with three powerhouse studio founders—Shawna Schultz (Mass FX Media & 38th and Post), Kat...
Paradiso: Build What Scares You with Hector Ayuso & Marko Pfann
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to create a truly transformational experience—not just an event? In this special episode, Joel Pilger sits down with Paradiso co-f...
Aaron Becker and Seth Kleinberg at Filmograph
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The best title sequences don’t just introduce a film or TV show—they set the tone, create anticipation, and often become iconic in their own right...
The Mill is Gone: The End of the Beginning of Motion Design, Part 4
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Fabulist, Jared Yeater, a former Managing Director at The Mill, joins Ryan Summers, John LePore, and Joel Pilger to bre...
Sales is a Team Sport with Tony Kadillak
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build lasting relationships in the creative industry? In this episode ofThe Fabulist, Joel Pilger sits down with Tony Kadi...
Running a Studio: The Italian Way with Ilenia Notarangelo and Luca Gonnelli
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3 of The Fabulist, the podcast for creative studios mastering the art of business. Powered by Coupe Studios, host Joel Pilger travel...
Bravely Making “Brave The Dark” With Derek Dienner
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger dives deep with Derek Dienner, founder of Make Films and producer of the upcoming feature film Brave the ...
Building Your Brand To Elevate Your Company Brand with Simon Dixon, Mitch Monson, and Carson Hood
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of the Fabulist Podcast, host Joel Pilger brings together a panel of creative industry leaders—Simon Dixon of Dixo...
The Nash Stash: Current & Creative Business Strategies with Joe Nash
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Joe Nash to unpack the complexities of running a creative studio in today's ever-evolving market.We dive into: Why au...
Your Client Called—They’re Doing It Themselves: Surviving Motion Design’s In-House Insurgence with Justin Cone
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fabulist, I – your host Joel Pilger – am joined by industry veteran Justin Cone at BUCK to tackle some of the biggest shift...
Originality is the Template with Dominic DiMaria
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fabulist, Joel Pilger talks with artist and entrepreneur Dominic DiMaria, co-founder of Das Audie. Together, they explore the a...
Producers: The Unsung Heroes of Our Industry with Rebecca Olson, Kathryn Henderson, Leyla Rosario, and Jessica Ransom
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Fabulist, we tackle one of the most misunderstood roles in the creative industry: “What does a Producer actually do?”To hel...
The Transition to Digital Was Nothing Compared to AI with Michael Gilday
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of The Fabulist Podcast, host Joel Pilger sits down with Michael Gilday, founder and CEO of Deep Vibe Creative, for an in...
Your Studio's Future is Brand-Direct with Kevin Rapp
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive deep into the highs and lows of the creative life with Kevin Rapp, the seasoned creative leader and founder of Ultra Friends. In this epis...
Mackinations: The Dash Studio Story with Mack Garrison
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Pilger dives into the intersection of creativity and commerce with Mack Garrison from Dash Studio, addressing industry challenges and trends such...
The End of the Beginning of Motion Design | Part 3 with Ryan Summers and John LePore
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Fabulist is back! Join host Joel Pilger as he leads this discussion with disruptors Ryan Summers and John LePore into the evolving landscape of mo...
The End of the Beginning for Motion Design | Part 2 with Ryan Summers and John Lepore
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joel Pilger rejoins forces with Ryan Summers and John LePore for a fresh deep dive into the incredible potential and versatility of motion design! Oh,...
Beat Baudenbacher at loyalkaspar
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In a world inundated with brands, one visionary offers a more considered method to branding.GUESTBeat Baudenbacher | Principal, Chief Creative Officer...
Orion Tait at Residence
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Find out why Residence isn't a holding company in the traditional sense, the overall reception in the industry and what are the championing values of ...
Ryan Honey & Orion Tait at BUCK
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s most celebrated motion design studio balances nonstop evolution with a relentless pursuit of its North Star.GUESTSRyan Honey | Founder, ...
The End of the Beginning for Motion Design | Part 1 with Ryan Summers and John Lepore
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Animation… broadcast design… motion graphics… mograph… motion design…Looking back over the past 30 years, our field has exploded, regardless...
Erin Sarofsky at Sarofsky
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On the journey to building a legacy, there is a fine line between fragility and stability.GUESTErin Sarofsky | Owner and Executive Creative Director a...
Marcel Ziul at STATE Design
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Along one studio’s journey to the highest levels, its founder struggles with darkness… only to discover a deeper purpose. GUESTMarcel Ziul | Exec...
Joe & Mikon at Sibling Rivalry
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sibling’s work is bold, clear, and smart. But as with any creative business, the work is – at most – half the story. GUESTSJoe Wright | Co-Foun...