Black Note Studios exists to redefine visual storytelling for the post-broadcast era.
Guided by a creative-first philosophy, our global network of partners enables us to develop, produce, and package content that not only stands out - but matters.
Our team has earned a strong reputation within the industry for crafting premium, emotionally resonant stories that put humanity - not spectacle - at the center.
What We Do
Black Note Studios is dedicated to crafting premium scripted and nonfiction content for broadcasters, streamers, and global audiences. With a focus on elevated, best-in-class storytelling, we develop and produce a broad spectrum of projects, including:
Full-length Scripted and Documentary Features
Limited & Repeatable Series
Animation
Sports Programming
Podcasts + Expanded Media
Graphic Novels
Music Videos
Content for Creators & Influencers
We align each project with the right distributors, financiers, and industry partners, ensuring that every production is both creatively ambitious and positioned for real-world success.
Who We Are
Benjamin Adams Trueheart
Managing Partner
Christopher Van Cleef
Founding Partner
Phil Claroni
Partner
Creative Collaborators
Ricky Lewis
Director & Producer
Joanna Purpich
Producer & Researcher
Chris Moore
Director of Photography
Aaron Lenhart
Director of Photography
Nicholas Voroleiff
Editor
Bryan Fantinelli
Editor
Sean Roberts
Executive Producer
Kevin Wilson
Executive Producer
Collectively, and individually,
our team has produced the following projects
For broadcasters and streamers including
