STLL STUDIOS Acquires Barnburner Productions

We are proud to announce that STLL STUDIOS has acquired Barnburner Productions, a respected Austin production house with a strong client roster including H-E-B, Zillow, Le Creuset, Tilted Chair, and other nationally recognized brands. As part of this acquisition, STLL STUDIOS retains H-E-B and Zillow amongst their growing client portfolio, responsible for their marketing content 

The acquisition marks a major step in STLL STUDIOS’ mission to scale its capabilities and serve a broader portfolio of brands, agencies, and institutions while continuing to deliver visually striking, emotionally resonant work.


“Barnburner Productions has built a reputation for bold, inventive content that resonates with audiences and delivers results for brands,” said Lester Platt, Founder and Director of STLL STUDIOS.

“Our shared DNA is storytelling with impact,” said Michael Dorman. “Joining STLL STUDIOS means our clients will continue to receive the personal, creative touch they’ve loved, but with the added muscle of a larger, forward-thinking studio ready for the next era of filmmaking.”


This acquisition cements STLL STUDIOS as one of Austin’s fastest-growing creative production companies, uniquely positioned at the intersection of brand advertising, narrative filmmaking, and immersive technology.

We are a full-service commercial and film production company, creating Commercials, Docs, films, Shorts, Corporate films & Social Media.

STLL STUDIOS engages audiences through visual storytelling.
We create commercials, corporate films, short films, video series and content for distribution on all platforms. Operating out of Austin TX, we have created content in partnerships with big and small Creative Marketing Agencies from New York, LA, Texas, and beyond, creating commercial content for brands such as Bioderma, L’Orèal, Redken, Andy & Evan, Under Armour, Air Visits, Weatherproof Vintage, Nike Women, Morgan Stanley, and many other non profit and corporate clients.

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“They just raised the bar, my partner and I were WOWED

Ahmet from Neckog Industries talks about his experience being on set with us, seeing all the magic happening first hand.

“They took my idea to something I could have never imagined”

Albert Arazi from MIKO was kind enough to say a few words about his experience with STLL Studios in the production of his latest video campaigns.

“STLL STUDIOS HAS BEEN A GREAT PARTNER FOR US”

Hua from Tilted Chair shares his thoughts about our ongoing partnership, from the set of one of our latest projects together, a $300K deal with Texas very own Cavender’s Boot City.

Including the STLL Team and our partners at Stray Vista.

Meet the Core Creative Team

  • LESTER PLATT

    Founder / CEO / Studio Director

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    SUE PLATT

    Co-Founder/Producer

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    PALOMA SALINAS

    Production Manager

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    ALEX BURTON

    Senior Photographer

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    OLEXIY KRYVYCH

    Creative Director

  • Strategic Partnerships

    MIKE DORMAN

    Director of Strategic Partnerships

  • TYLER MATHIS

    3D & VFX

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    AUSTIN LORENZEN

    CINEMATOGRAPHER

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