AAI MEDIA

DARE TO CREATE

We are a creative community of artists and executives that produce content for all aspects of the media industry.

about

AAI Media specializes in assisting clients in all aspects of content creation and making informed sound decisions when publishing. AAI implements proven systems and policies that help ease the stress of developing, curating and delivering content “on time everytime.” The internal systems have been refined over the years to make the creating, writing, developing, producing, directing, editing, mastering and delivery of quality content as painless and hassle free as possible.

services

We currently offer the following fee-based services:

Literary: Books, Music, Publishing

Our writers and storyboard artists captivate audiences across the globe, stirring emotions and thoughts. Allow us to publish your story to the world.

Audio: Podcast Production

We excel in podcast production, creating narratives, compelling content, and episodes that will captivate, engage, and showcase your message for all.

Visual: Television, Video

The visual age is upon us. Creating amazing visual images is not easy. Allow us to develop powerful influential imagery to further your cause and amplify your voice.

"For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers."

Proverbs 11:14

" Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness."

Luke 11:34

"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."

Proverbs 15:22

"Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things."

Philippians 4:8

"The way of a fool is right in his own opinion, but the one who listens to advice is wise."

Proverbs 12:15

ARTISTS & EXECUTIVES

Andrew Arroyo

aai media

Andrew is a writer and executive producer. He has published three books which have been translated in seven languages including a fantasy novel with co-author Nicholas James Darling about the biblical character Adam and the early days of creation in the garden of Eden. Before founding AAI Media, he began his journey into the art scene developing music studios in the early 2000’s and continued on by investing in feature films, including Woodlawn ($14 million box office), God’s Not Dead 2, ($25 million box office) and the Hillsong documentary. He has also been a sponsor and donor for the films Little Boy, I Can, and many other independent films, music and television projects over the years. Learn more about Andrew Arroyo.

Don Nava

Author, Speaker, Coach

Kingdom Coach Don Nava, author of Fit After 40, speaks to churches and organizations nationwide. Born and raised in Silicon Valley, Don has spent 40 years coaching C-level executives, NFL athletes, and everyday people to integrate the Kingdom of God into their lives for a more abundant life as Jesus promised. Learn more about Don Nava.

Josh Bartel

DP Cinematography

Josh has filmed over 200 television episodes over his 20+ year career and been nominated for 2 primetime Emmys including 7 seasons of the Amazing Race and Survivor and many other household names in the reality TV space. Odds are if you have watched any unscripted TV series you have seen his work. His resume includes work for CBS, ABC, Fox, NBC Universal, Netflix, Prime, Amazon Studios, Youtube Red, Peacock, Spike TV, Univision, Warner Bros, Viacom, BRAVO!, Animal Planet, National Geographic, NASCAR and more. View film credits by clicking here.

Max Hulbert

VFX Supervisor

Max is the chair of visual arts at JPCatholic University and leads the teaching of the school’s Animation and Game Development programs. He received his MFA in Animation and VFX from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Max worked for CBS Interactive – GameSpot.com, creating motion graphics and animations in addition to live video and graphics production at E3 and ComicCon. Max works as a 3D artist for ‘Junior Giants Foodiecats,’ a series of educational, animated short films for the San Francisco Giants youth program. He specializes in 3D modeling and texturing with additional skills in rigging, lighting, animation, and rendering.

George Simon

Production Supervisor

George is the chair of the feature film JPCatholic, where he completed his undergraduate studies in screenwriting and attained his MBA in producing. While pursuing his BS degree, he directed the award winning short film ‘Get Clean’ promoting the sacrament of reconciliation. His recent writer-director credits include “Almost Home”, an award winning short from the 8Beats Anthology, “The Scar”, a high-concept fantasy epic, and the feature film “Don’t Get Eaten”, a family comedy. His recent producing credits include “No Time Off For Good Behavior”, written and directed by colleague Christopher Riley, and “O, Brawling Love!” the inaugural project for the feature film program at JPCatholic

advisors

Barry Landis

pivot

Barry Landis is a leading figure in faith-based media and entertainment, serving as President of Pivot Music, an on-demand music service for film and TV, and Executive Director of The Briner Institute, a think tank empowering young cultural influencers. He co-founded Ribbow Media Group, known for marketing over 150 major films including Jesus Revolution, The Shack, and Hacksaw Ridge, and helped launch God’s Not Dead, a $63M box office success. As a founding partner of the Faith in Entertainment Guild, he supports a network of 4,000+ storytellers. Formerly Associate Publisher at Simon & Schuster’s Howard Books, Landis published multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers by authors like Dave Ramsey and Karen Kingsbury. With a 20-year tenure at Warner Bros. Records, he was President of Word/Curb Records, where he achieved platinum success with acts like POD and Plus One, and revitalized Randy Travis’s career with the award-winning “Three Wooden Crosses.” Recognized by Christian Radio/Retail Weekly and Worship Leader Magazine as one of the most influential voices in Christian music, Landis’s impact spans music, publishing, and film. Click Here to see film credits.

Paul L. Long

kappa Studios

Paul is founder and President of Kappa Studios, Inc., a full-service production and post production facility in Burbank, CA. He has over 35 years of experience providing thousands of hours of film and television programming for the major cable channels, networks and studios, including Disney, Warner Bros., MGM, Sony, Columbia, Paramount, Fox, Universal, and Lionsgate. Kappa Studios recently shifted to focusing on post-production for faith based and family friendly content and has done post on projects such as The Chosen TV series by Dallas Jenkins, and Run The Race. Paul is the lead producer on the faith/comedy feature, Selfie Dad: Read The Bible Change Your Life, which released digitally via premium video on demand June 19, 2020. Kappa Studios is a 15,000 sq. ft. facility in the heart of the Burbank media district with state-of-the-art resources and a veteran staff; a one-stop-shop for production and post production. Paul was born in Hollywood, CA, and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Karen. They have three adult children and two grandchildren. View film credits by clicking here.

Greg Gudorf

Gudorf Group

Greg is a founder of the Gudorf Group which helps start-ups, re-starts, and innovators develop and embrace strategies and action plans that deliver the desired value in the media space. He was previously the CEO of Pure Flix digital which was acquired by Sony Pictures Television in 2020 then recently merged with Great American Media. Greg worked at Sony for 9 years as the VP of Television Marketing where he was responsible for $3+ billion in USA television product revenues with full divisional P&L responsibility, TV product marketing, pricing, and forecasting management functions including new product line and market distribution channel development for all TV product technologies. Learn about Gudorf Group