Creation is hard work and humbleness in the face of a challenge.
For 25 years, we’ve been at the forefront. From the first RED camera feature in the Midwest to Stereoscopic videos for JCPenney Optical to Unreal Engine cinematic virtual production, MadWerkz has been all in. We unlock, craft, and create content across platforms, from big-budget national or foreign broadcasts to big-brand global product launches to non-profit shorts that win at Cannes-affiliated festivals. Humble Hustle. Work quickly, never hurry. We question everything, we deliver.
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MadWerkz is home to a collective of visionaries working across film, advertising, television and immersive. Our work and skillset is wide-ranging, thanks to a pool of talented artists and producers in offices across the globe.
MadWerkz Studios produces cutting edge original programming from the ground breaking scripted show CarribeanGirl NYC to unique episodic series, Seeing Tomorrow, to motion pictures such as the comedy drama, #50Fathers
Built from the ground up as a competitive Visual Effects Boutique, MadWerkz Studios has become one of the leading effects boutiques in the MidWest. We use the latest tools and our talented artist can compete at the highest levels
Hardware and Laurels are heaven. Acknowledgement for hard work is nice. From Best Doc Awards at Cannes Capital City to Local Emmy's, doing the good feels great that's why we put our best into every project, no matter how small.
Ultramagnetic Films is the motion picture arm of MadWerkz. It produces cutting edge original programming such as King of The Block, which screened on Fox Bally Sports, Apple TV and Amazon to over 1. 8 Million hours viewed.
MadWerkz produces incredible scripted and unscripted episodic television as evidenced by the critically acclaimed 4-Part Series, Kings of Vegas starring Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Kimmel and Public Enemies Chuck D.
Everything starts with good design. From layout to typography, good ideas become fantastic finished products with good design habits. MadWerkz Studios has great designers and artist that respect good design. A code we live by.
HOVA360 and Underground FC represent a complete empowerment platform, enabling both children, parents, old and young to access a multitude of tools thru Gaming, Cinematic Storytelling and online learning, uniquely positioned to assist them to unlock their full potential.

MadWerkz produces sixty to seventy DCP's every year for our GCUFF Film Festival, including working with a West African Filmmaker, downloading and converting his film hours before it was to project on the screen.

We wanted something fun, however, it needed to deliver the goods. The journey had to make sense. MadWerkz listened and delivered something that exceeded all of our expectations.

MadWerkz creativity and the depth of their design chops, they can do EVERYTHING at a high level, make it easy to pitch our clients with our best stuff. We know they can achieve whatever we envision.

Their creative work on our restorative justice project was outstanding.

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Looking for a high-impact introduction spot, Thumbs Up Inventions engaged MadWerkz, looking for an animated video of their newest product.
MadWerkz created a cinematic presentation in Unreal Engine including custom digital cameras based on the Alexa 35 and 65 platform, and Panavision lenses.
Interval is an independent science fiction thriller directed by Marquette Williams and stars Robert Bray, Ginny Williams, Michael James, and Dasia Benton. The film used the RENDER Grant from MadWerkz to finish 75 visual effects shots and train the crew on high end cinematic workflows.
SUPPORT THE EVENT OF THE YEAR: Corky and Lenny’s, a beloved restaurant in Cleveland for 67 years, unfortunately closed its doors last year. Founded in 1956 by Sanford “Corky” Kurland and Lenny Kaden, the deli served Eastern European and American dishes, including towering corned beef sandwiches, giant pickles, and matzo ball soup. It was more than just a restaurant. Corky and Lenny’s became a regional institution where families dined, relationships were formed, and entrepreneurs made deals. The restaurant was frequented by celebrities like Shaquille O’Neal, Sammy Davis Jr., Chubby Checker, Milton Berle, and David Letterman.
In this GCUFF masterclass, you are invited into this unique color suite to watch how a professional Director, Finisher, and Colorist create great-looking images and discuss color management workflow, techniques, creativity, grading, and strategies that will help you become a better filmmaker.
As of this post, Avid Technology is being daggled as the acquisitional equivalent of a Gordan Ramsey Wagyu Burger. While the anticipated flavor is undoubtedly divine, getting to the actual meal mentally intact is the hurdle. In short, is the destination worth the trip?
If Avid gets sold, who would be the top companies that would be a great fit to acquire it?
Jim Brown, a football and lacrosse hall of famer, actor and social activist, died May 18 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 87.
Davinci Resolve is fast becoming an NLE of choice for a lot of Filmmakers and the use of Fairlight, Resolve’s internal DAW has editors looking to leverage its flexibility, built-in surround, and Dolby Atmos delivery capabilities. One way to do this is by using Davinci Resolve templates. Our Davinci Resolve template is a pre-made timeline that contains all the tracks, plugins, and settings that you might need for a specific project.
SUPPORT THE STRUGGLE: Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1 is a feature-length documentary spurred by the passing of a local civil rights and hip hop activist, William “Silver B” Richards. Be: Vol.1 propels three Human Rights Activists to look backwards and toward the future of the Activism movement in The Land
Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1 is a feature-length documentary spurred by the passing of a local civil rights and hip hop activist, William “Silver B” Richards. Be: Vol.1 propels three Human Rights Activists to look backwards and toward the future of the Activism movement in Cleveland, Ohio.
SUPPORT THE STRUGGLE: Be: A Raised Fist Mixtape Vol.1 is a feature-length documentary spurred by the passing of a local civil rights and hip hop activist, William “Silver B” Richards. Be: Vol.1 propels three Human Rights Activists to look backwards and toward the future of the Activism movement in The Land




























