Vice President of Media Production
Cecilia Skurski
Cecilia is the Vice President of Impact Studios, with over a decade of experience building high-performing production teams and delivering strategic, results-driven content for both B2B and B2C brands. A visionary leader and storyteller, Cecilia specializes in integrating content creation into broader business strategies – helping brands achieve their goals through impactful, audience-focused storytelling. Her passion lies in developing creative solutions that elevate brand narratives and drive measurable outcomes.
Director of Post Production
Adam Berlinsky
Adam has been working in post production for more than 20 years. As an editor, his broadcast work - which has earned him multiple Emmy Awards - has aired on NBC, PBS, CBS Sports Network, Comcast SportsNet, and OWN. As a colorist, he’s graded dozens of feature films, television series, short films, and music videos as well as branded content for both web and broadcast delivery. And as the Director of Post Production for Impact Studios, he’s leveraged his considerable knowledge of the post pipeline to build a talented, agile team that can deliver quality work under any circumstances.
Virtual Production Supervisor
Julian Nisenboim
Julian Nisenboim is a Virtual Production Supervisor based in Chicago, with a strong background in film and television. A DePaul University graduate, he was an Emmy nominee for Outstanding Achievement in Commercial Production. With expertise in Unreal Engine, LED wall technology, and in-camera VFX, Julian has successfully led the integration of cutting-edge virtual production workflows. His technical skills extend to environment design, AI-driven workflow optimization, and programming in Swift and C++.
Director/Animator
Shawn Spear
Shawn Spear is an Emmy-winning director with over 15 years of experience in directing, animation, editing, and visual effects. Known for his creative vision and collaboration spirit, he brings bold ideas to life from concept to completion.
Cinematographer
AJ Thiede
AJ is a Cinematographer with a passion for visual storytelling and brand elevation. His experience covers pre-production, on-set production, and post-production for projects ranging from lifestyle, narrative, social media and B2B marketing campaigns.
Production Manager
Nika Clark
Nika is a seasoned media production professional with 22 years of experience in filming, editing, and management. Her expertise spans LIVE television, remote shoots, and coordinating diverse segments, all while prioritizing the creation of engaging and informative visual stories.
Photographer
Grant Schwingle
Grant Schwingle is an experienced photographer with a diverse background in commercial photography, marketing, and content creation. He spent nearly eight years at Grainger as Lead Creative Photographer, overseeing large-scale imaging projects for millions of products. His work also includes the published book The Motorcycle: The Definitive Collection of the Haas Moto Museum, featuring over 250 motorcycles. At Impact Studios, Grant draws on this experience to create compelling visual stories that elevate brands.