— ABOUT TICE STUDIOS —
A studio built on craft and clarity.
Founded in 2018 and rooted in Lake Norman, NC. We're a production studio built on over two decades of experience in film, photography, and sound.
— OUR PHILOSOPHY
Good work starts with listening.
To the people and the purpose behind the work.
Every project has a job to do
We don't make content for its own sake. Every project — whether it's a feature-length documentary or a thirty-second product film — exists to do something specific. Move a donor. Shift a perception. Make a sale. Build trust.
That job shapes every creative decision we make. The pacing, the framing, the edit — none of it is arbitrary. It's all in service of what the work is actually supposed to accomplish. We hold that standard whether we're on a set with twelve people or a studio table with one product.
“ The best content doesn't announce itself. It just lands. It feels true to the people who made it and valuable to the people who receive it.”
— WORKING WITH US
A calm process.
Work built to outlast the project.
From the first conversation to the final file. No surprises, no ambiguity about where things stand. We do the hard thinking upfront so that the production itself can be focused and clear.
01
Conversation
We talk about your goals and what success looks like. No pitch deck — just an honest conversation about fit and approach.
02
Creative Brief
We define the story, format, tone, and deliverables together. You approve before anything is scheduled or spent.
03
Production
The right team, the right approach for the project. Focused, prepared, and clear on what we're making and why.
04
Post & Sound
Edit, color, and sound — handled with the same care as production.
05
Delivery
Final files in every format needed. We'll also advise on deployment so the work reaches the audience it was made for.
Four things we refuse to compromise.
These aren't aspirations on a poster. They're the criteria we use to decide what to take on, how to run a project, and whether the work succeeded.
Listen first
We don't come in with a predetermined approach. We come in with questions — and we wait until we understand what the work needs before we decide how to make it.
Create with care
Every creative decision is intentional. The framing, the pacing, the edit — none of it is default. All of it is considered in service of what the work is supposed to do.
Serve the story
Our job is to serve the work, not our own aesthetic preferences. The best projects are the ones where everything feels right without drawing attention to itself.
Build for longevity
We build work to last. That means restraint in trend-chasing, honesty in creative direction, and a consistent eye toward what will still feel true when the world has moved on.
— LEADERSHIP TEAM
Laura brings over two decades of experience directing, producing, and editing films for brands, nonprofits, and organizations. She leads the creative direction of each project — shaping the story, guiding the process, and helping clients communicate complex ideas with clarity and emotional resonance.
John leads sound design, voiceover production, and original scoring. From subtle atmospheric detail to full custom compositions, his work helps shape the rhythm and emotional tone of each piece from the inside out.
Together, they build thoughtful, strategically grounded work designed to connect with the people it’s meant to reach.
— START A PROJECT —
The right story starts with clarity.
Tell us what you're working on and we'll be honest about whether we're the right studio for it.