XXX + X Moonshine Post Celebrates 10 Years of Storytelling

As Moonshine Post celebrates its mind-blowing decade of existence this year, I'm scrolling through a flood of photos on my phone - film festivals, premier parties, life-altering gear and commercial real estate acquisitions that had us question our sanity but paid off, a beaming and ever-growing team, concluded by a wall of photos of my first born, Juniper. How in the absolute !@#$ did we get this far. We’ve color finished and mixed 100s of episodes and features for studio, network and streaming. And now we’re editing them, too!?! High-profile collaborations have led to remarkable milestones - from total post services on AMC Series like Creepshow to Netflix Originals like S.M.A.S.H. to a Dolly Parton feature film Emmy Nomination and a collaboration with George R.R. Martin, all a testament to Moonshine Post's growth and reputation in the industry.

And we couldn't have done it without our unstoppable team and you, of course, the supporter, the client, the collaborator.

Strategic Partnerships

Moonshine's growth is a testament to the growth of Georgia's film industry and tax credit - right time, right place, and the right amount of chip on our shoulders to make it happen and prove everyone else wrong. Atlanta, Georgia was the epicenter, and as the state became a hotbed for production, we expanded Moonshine’s services and forged strategic partnerships with other companies such as Crafty Apes VFX, ArsenalFX Color, and Boom Post Audio. This allowed us to support a growing market, and provide full-service post capabilities for film and television, and cement our position as a leader in the industry.

Its no secret. The economic conditions of Georgia, our incredible strategic partners, and a creative post team that will stop at nothing to collaborate on and tell great stories, made all the difference.

Our Dirty Dozen and Dope Branding

Over the past decade, we’ve proudly seen Moonshine Post establish itself as a full-service post-production company. We’ve grown our ranks each year with our own dirty dozen of editors, colorists, producers, and engineers, growing our skill sets with a reputation for excellence. And our resume includes work with every major studio and network for internationally recognized productions, color grading, sound mixing, editorial, mastering, dailies, deliverables, ADR, and all of the above. Its a unique business model for sure, but it works for us. Oh yeah, and the moon man merch helps.

Humble Beginnings, Community Committed

Moonshine's roots are steeped in independent film, and community building is part of our core values and business DNA. This comes from our origins in the indie community and even I, Drew Sawyer, founder, remember being professionally discovered in the indie scene and how this sparked Moonshine's pay-it-forward mentality.

This commitment to the community is something we actively practice, always seeking new voices at festivals, or community events, and offering initiatives like post finishing grants to upcoming filmmakers through various non-profit organizations. You have to pay it forward.

NEW MOON, MORE SHINE

As Moonshine continues to grow, our most recent endeavor has been the expansion of our headquarters. We just bought and built an all new space that will allow us to take on even more projects and provide better service to our clients.

NEW BLOOD, NEW BORN

But even as Moonshine Post looks towards the future, I’m coming back to the wall of first born photos on my phone, and celebrating a personal milestone. Shes my biggest project yet, fatherhood and expanding my capacity for joy and love with this new baby girl, Juniper Sawyer, and my wife Polina Sawyer.

A TOAST!

As we celebrate our 10th year anniversary, we do so with a sense of pride and celebration. We are humbled by the relationships we've made, the partnerships we've forged, and the community we've built. Here's to another decade of storytelling, collaboration, and paying it forward. Cheers to us all!

Written by Drew Sawyer / Founder of Moonshine Post

When not playing with his daughter Juniper, Drew's either spinning yarns with the MoonCrew on a streaming series, studio feature, or hiking the backcountry (with Juniper)! www.moonshinepost.com | www.instagram.com/moonshinepost