ABOUT STAGE 2

Stage 2 Studios, LLC is an innovative production studio with offices in Alaska and Colorado. We produce media projects for organizations in Alaska and around the country.

The first stage gets you off the launch pad, but stage two boosts your project into orbit (see below).

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Our MISSION

We are strong supporters of education and community service organizations. Our clients are a mix of for-profit and non-profit entities, and we believe every organization and business must market their message effectively. In addition, we self produce short films and games that feature intriguing stories and spectacular visuals.

When it comes to our creative perspective, we are pragmatists. We believe design is a communications tool first and an art form second. Good design channels a particular message and should reflect the client's or project's goals, not the designer's artistic tastes.

Our People

David Board | Partner

Trained in traditional graphic design, David transitioned to interactive media with the rise of the web in the 1990s. David has a strong background in computer graphics and specializes in interactive Flash animation, 3D animation, and game design. He has developed websites for numerous nonprofit clients including the National Center for Science Education. David holds a B.S. in Graphic Design and Business Administration, and recently completed a graduate course in advertising through the UC Berkeley Extension. He has served on the boards of Alaska Family Services and the Alaska Museum of Natural History and is currently a Leadership Council Member (Mat-Su) for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.

John Conn | Partner

John has over a decade of experience in video production for TV, long form and short form documentary, and promotional DVD. He brings a unique creative perspective to filming and is an accomplished editor and visual effects designer. John's educational background taught him the significance of communicating the story behind the message and the power of concept-driven marketing. John holds a B.A. in History from the University of Alaska, Anchorage and a B.S. in Theology from Western Bible College. John served on the community advisory board of the United Way of Mat-Su in 2008 and now serves on the board of directors.

Additional Staff & Consultants:

Susan Board | Finance & Client Support
Jonathan Board | Legal & Business Strategy Consultant
 

MORE ABOUT OUR NAME

Stage 2 derives its name from the massive second segment of the Saturn V moon rocket. Advanced rockets like the Saturn V are actually several rockets placed on top of one another. The first rocket, or "stage" ignites on the launch pad and lifts the craft off the ground. Then it drops away and the second stage ignites, taking the crew into outer space. The image at right shows stage two and its engines being lowered by crane onto the first stage in preparation for launch.

 

CORPORATE MEMBERS:

Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
Greater Wasilla Chamber of Commerce
Greater Palmer Chamber of Commerce
Mat-Su Agency Partnership
Museums Alaska
 

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