EMPERIUM25: Transformation
- emperium365
- Mar 3
- 6 min read
Emperium 25: Transformation – A New Chapter Begins
Six months ago, we shared a major milestone—our expansion from Ohio to Los Angeles. At the time, we were entering a bold new era, embracing fresh markets, diversifying our content, and planting the seeds for something much bigger than ourselves.
Today, as we move through 2025, it’s time for the next phase: TRANSFORMATION.
Emperium has always been about evolution. It’s not just about expansion—it’s about refining our mission, learning from experience, and building something that lasts.
This is Emperium 25. This is transformation.
Looking Back: Growth, Expansion & Lessons Learned
Over the past year, we made significant moves—breaking into children’s media, developing original IP, launching new divisions, and fostering strategic industry relationships.
One of the most exciting initiatives we introduced was Campfire TV, a YouTube channel dedicated to children’s and family-friendly content. Alongside this, we developed early plans for Camp Campbell Entertainment, a division focused on kids and educational programming. While our focus has shifted to strengthening Emperium Studios as the core of our operations, these ideas are far from abandoned. Campfire TV remains active, and our vision for Camp Campbell continues to evolve. Our approach now is to develop these brands under the Emperium umbrella, ensuring we build the proper foundation before launching them as standalone entities.
The mission hasn’t changed—only the strategy has. We remain committed to developing innovative, engaging children’s and family content, and in time, these brands will have their moment to shine.
Now, with a clearer structure and renewed mission, we’re proud to introduce the next evolution of Emperium Studios.
Introducing Emperium Animation Collective
As part of our transformation, we are launching Emperium Animation Collective, an animation division designed to bring high-quality animation services to brands, creatives, and companies globally—with a strong focus on North America.
Through strategic partnerships with Prayan Animation Studio and Moonstar Animation, we are expanding our capabilities to offer full-scale animation services to businesses, agencies, and creatives who need premium content that stands out.
Why is this important?
Because animation isn’t just about cartoons—it’s about storytelling, brand building, and creating powerful visual experiences that connect with audiences worldwide.
With this collective, we are:
Offering high-quality 2D/3D animation services for brands, agencies, and creators.
Providing affordable, scalable animation solutions for companies that want to bring their visions to life.
Merging creative storytelling with technical execution, ensuring exceptional quality and efficiency.
This isn’t just a new division—it’s the next frontier of how Emperium serves the entertainment industry.
Meet the Key Players in Emperium Animation Collective
As we embark on this new journey, we’re proud to introduce some of the incredible talent behind Emperium Animation Collective. These key players bring decades of experience, creative vision, and leadership to our animation team.
Maria Vela – Lead Character Supervisor & Character Designer
Maria is a seasoned animation professional with experience working on projects for Warner Bros., Netflix, and Nickelodeon. She has also served as a supervisor for major content productions, bringing an expert eye to character design, development, and animation styling. With a Master’s Degree in Animation, she provides both technical and artistic leadership to our creative team.
Vinayan Prayan– Head of Animation Production
Vinayan is the founder and head of Prayan Animation Studio, which has delivered over 500 animation projects globally. With a studio motto of “Quality at the Best Price,” his team has built a reputation for delivering top-tier animation services with efficiency and precision. His leadership ensures that our animation pipeline operates seamlessly while maintaining industry-standard quality.
Roger Dondis – Art Director, Storyboard Supervisor, and Animator
Roger has an extensive career in animation, having worked for Walt Disney Television Studios on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and many other beloved projects. His expertise in storyboarding, character design, and animation direction will be instrumental in shaping the visual storytelling of our collective.
Meshach Malley – Story Producer & Creative Director
Meshach is a multi-faceted creative force at Emperium, working across both film and animation. As Story Producer and Creative Director, he ensures that narratives remain compelling, characters feel dynamic, and stories are crafted with depth and originality. His experience in film production allows him to bridge the gap between animation and live-action storytelling.
Dom Campbell – President & CEO
At the helm of Emperium Animation Collective is Dom Campbell, the President and CEO of Emperium Entertainment Group. As the driving force behind Emperium’s expansion and innovation, Dom plays a pivotal role in shaping the collective’s vision, securing high-value partnerships, and ensuring that every collaboration aligns with the company’s long-term strategy.
Dom’s leadership is multi-faceted, bridging business development, creative direction, and operational management. His ability to cultivate relationships with major industry players allows Emperium to stay ahead of trends and continuously provide exceptional services to brands and creatives worldwide.
Each of these individuals plays a critical role in shaping the future of Emperium Animation Collective. With their leadership and expertise, we are set to deliver world-class animation services to brands and creatives worldwide.
Welcoming a New Addition to the Emperium Studios Family
Beyond our work with Emperium Animation Collective, we’re also expanding our core production team with the addition of Chris Strickland as our Production Manager.
Chris brings a unique blend of experience in IT, broadcasting, and media production, making him a valuable asset to our growing company. His career includes working with prominent local stations such as WNCI 97.9 FM and Sinclair Broadcasting’s Fox 28 in Columbus, Ohio.
Through a partnership with Ohio Media School, Chris has played an important role in offering students real-world experiences in broadcasting, media, and film production. Now, as he steps into a lead role at Emperium, he will be leveraging his leadership, administrative expertise, and production skills to ensure our projects run smoothly and efficiently.
Chris’s dedication to storytelling and media excellence aligns perfectly with Emperium’s mission to amplify voices and push creative boundaries. We’re excited to see how his expertise will help shape the future of our productions.
What’s Next for Emperium?
As we move forward, our focus remains on strengthening our foundation, expanding our reach, and elevating the quality of the content we produce.
Some of our biggest initiatives for this next chapter include:
Strengthening Our Partnerships – We will continue refining and growing our relationships within the animation industry, film production, and digital media sectors, ensuring we align with partners who share our vision and commitment to excellence.
Raising Funds for a Slate of Films – A major focus for Emperium is securing the necessary capital to produce a slate of films that resonate with audiences worldwide. By focusing on strategic fundraising efforts, we aim to bring powerful and compelling stories to life.
Building a Stronger Post-Production Team – With our projects expanding, we are actively seeking top-tier post-production talent to help us enhance editing, visual effects, and finishing touches on our upcoming work.
Amplifying Voices & Championing Underdogs – At our core, Emperium exists to tell stories that matter—stories that uplift, inspire, and challenge narratives. We are committed to working with emerging filmmakers, underrepresented creatives, and independent storytellers to ensure that diverse perspectives are given the spotlight they deserve.
Stay Tuned
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The Meaning of Transformation
Transformation isn’t just about change—it’s about purposeful evolution. It’s about growing strategically, learning from experience, and making impactful moves.
At Emperium Studios, we’re not just building an entertainment brand—we’re creating a movement. A movement that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and storytelling that resonates.
This next chapter isn’t just about expanding our reach—it’s about solidifying our legacy. We’re refining our vision, structure, and creative process to ensure that Emperium continues to stand the test of time in the entertainment industry.
We invite brands, agencies, and industry creatives to be a part of this transformation. If you’re looking for a forward-thinking creative partner to help bring your vision to life, let’s connect.
Welcome to Emperium 25: Transformation. The next chapter begins now
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