Avalanche Studios’ Story
Avalanche Studios is a comprehensive film and video production company out of Salt Lake City, Utah. After graduating from the University of Utah, our founder, Dave Lindsay, was asked to make a promotional video for a family member’s company. This inquiry set the stage for Dave to open a small, one-man production studio in 1992 called Advantage Video Productions. After three years of renting equipment and growing the company, Dave merged with another production house in 1995 and renamed the studio Associated Media Arts. Due to increasing success, Dave started Avalanche Studios in 2000. Present day, we have a lively team of award-winning filmmakers, directors, editors, and creatives who work together to create high-end content for companies and noteworthy personalities.
Full-Service Production from Script to Screen
When it comes to what we do, we do it all. We work with clients to film and produce television commercials, documentaries, corporate content, event footage, TV shows, and related projects. And what exactly do we include in our services? We’re glad you asked. Avalanche Studios’ team will help to develop creative concepts, write scripts, assemble crews, scout for locations, and take care of filming. We also handle all post-production work including editing, motion graphics and animation, music, visual effects, sound design, and more. What you end up with is innovative content that dazzles audiences and revolutionizes the film industry as we know it.
From collaborating with prominent directors and NBA players to working on HBO’s “Westworld,” we’re skilled at producing engaging content that grasps the audience’s attention from the get-go. Avalanche Studios’ expertise in producing stunning visual effects that captivate viewers is evident in our work on hit TV shows like HBO’s “The Last of Us.” Furthermore, our films have won multiple awards from local and international film festivals and have been featured at prestigious Utah events like Damn These Heels Queer Film Festival and the Red Rock Film Festival. We also know how to unlock the power of persuasive content creation. Leading brands and personalities such as Utah.com, Salt Lake City International Airport, America First Credit Union, and KSL have all entrusted Avalanche Studios to deliver captivating advertisements, product demonstrations, and promotional content that resonates with their dedicated audiences.
About Us
Based in the heart of the Rockies in Salt Lake City, Utah, Avalanche Studios is a fun-loving and environmentally friendly video production company that creates high-end content. TV ads, web videos, branded video content, events, corporate projects – yeah, we do all that.
Our award-winning staff of directors, producers, editors and artists will guide you through the production process from script to screen. We take pride in providing the best service possible.
Meet The Team
Dave Lindsay
El Capitan
Jason Conforto
I don't own Avalanche, I just act like I do
David Wade
Editor In Chief
This guy is so good at cutting stuff, we should call him Edward Scissor Hands. David Wade is our lead editor at Avalanche Studios and is a master at creating structure from raw footage. He studied film at the Boy Scouts of America. You can often find him saving squirrels, gathering sticks, and reciting the Boy Scout Motto.
“If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times… Do a good turn daily.”
-David Wade
Miguel Garcia Gamboa
Assistant Editor
He’s one of the best and he has the soccer skills to prove it. If you’re wanting to film a scene, edit a documentary, or need another player on your rec league soccer team, Miguel has your back.
When he’s not busy dribbling the ball with his feet, he enjoys spending time outdoors and making his signature salsa. SPICEY!
Heidi Hanks
Office Manager
Behind every good production, there’s a great production manager. Heidi is our behind-the-scenes boss of everything – getting stuff done and making it happen.
She’s not only the smartest one out of the group but also the best looking. She also enjoys keeping plants alive and driving in rush hour traffic.
Doug Steed
Digital Marketing Guy
Doug is our resident long-haired hippie. Nothing says digital marketing like a guy who lives in a van down by the river and that’s why Doug is our guy. He enjoys ignoring not-so-subtle comments about his long hair from his mother. On a serious note, he can fly drones like a drone pilot, effectively making him a drone pilot. We won’t even mention his abilities as a still photo guru. Little did you know hippies can be gurus too.
Unleash the Power of Video Production
Got a film idea in your head, but don’t know where to start? We’ll help you make it happen. Let us do the work of filming, editing, and delivering while you watch your project come to life. Avalanche Studios is based in Salt Lake City, but we’re willing to travel around the globe to meet your needs. Request a quote to partner with us, and get your story out into the world.