LEO Events Brings Next-Generation Virtual Production to Nashville in the form of Kingfisher
As brands face growing demand for high-quality video across every platform, they need more than a production vendor – they need a creative partner that can track with the speed of modern marketing. That’s the vision behind Kingfisher Production Studio, the newest venture under the LEO Events umbrella.
Located in Nashville’s Hillsboro Village, Kingfisher combines strategy, production, post-production, and cutting-edge virtual production technology into one collaborative creative hub, giving brands and creators a faster, more flexible way to bring stories to life.
Built for the Next Generation of Content
Opening Kingfisher wasn’t simply about adding studio space; it was about expanding what’s possible for clients.
“Content has become one of the most valuable ways brands connect with their audiences, but the volume and speed required today can be challenging,” Sam Moergen, Senior Director of Technical Services and General Manager of Kingfisher, said. “Through Kingfisher, we provide clients a creative partner that can scale alongside them, delivering everything from strategic development to cinematic production with greater efficiency and creative freedom than ever before.”
Whether producing executive messaging, branded content, product launches, broadcast experiences, or social campaigns, the studio provides access to end-to-end production capabilities under one roof.
A Historic Space, Reimagined
Kingfisher occupies the fourth floor of LEO’s wholly renovated Nashville office space inside a building originally designed by renowned architect Earl Swensson and most recently owned by country music icon Toby Keith. Rather than erase the building’s creative heritage, the team celebrated it.
“There’s a deep creative legacy here, and we were really intentional about honoring that while reimagining the space for what’s next,” said Stacey Ladd, Senior Director of Media Production. “This is a place where strategy, content, and production come together under one roof.”
Today, the space buzzes with collaborative energy, bringing together producers, editors, designers, storytellers, and technical specialists ready to take projects from rough concept to polished final deliverable.
A New Dimension in Storytelling
At the heart of Kingfisher is a state-of-the-art virtual production stage that goes far beyond a traditional green screen. Using advanced camera tracking and Unreal Engine technology, the studio blends physical sets with photorealistic virtual environments through technology available in only a handful of studios in the Southeast.
“By combining camera tracking with Unreal Engine on our green-screen stage, we can extend the set far beyond the physical space of the studio,” said Brett Clark, Director of Studio & Editorial. “That means the environment can be as expansive as the world itself, giving our clients nearly limitless creative freedom.”
The result is greater creative flexibility, cinematic realism, and more efficient production workflows – allowing brands to create environments that would otherwise require extensive travel, location shoots, or costly set construction. Also, Kingfisher sits just minutes from downtown Nashville and Music Row, making it an accessible destination for brands, agencies, artists, and creators.
The Perfect Stage for Every Story
From executive communications and commercial campaigns to immersive virtual productions and branded content, Kingfisher gives organizations a new way to tell stories with greater speed, flexibility, and creative ambition.
Follow @Kingfisher.Made on social media to see the latest projects, or contact the team at [email protected] to learn more about bringing your next story to life.