Brent Knauff

Creative Director, Video Content

Brent is a storyteller at heart, with a marketing flair that complements his passion for narrative-driven creativity. He believes that story is the cornerstone of all creative endeavors, surpassing style, production value, and social media trends. Brent’s journey began as a 3D animator, but his love for film ignited early on when he was crafting backyard videos with his family’s camcorder—if only young Brent had had a smartphone, the next Spielberg might have emerged!

But animation is hard and tedious and Brent enjoys working on new types of projects – thus, his efforts shifted more towards creative and brand identity, with a focus on video production. His enthusiasm for diverse projects culminated in a bold move: he left his position at a marketing agency to co-found a video production company with his friend Luke Thorpe (who may or may not resemble a man saved from an island in his photo). For nearly nine years, they collaborated with a wide range of clients across various industries, producing commercials, website videos, event coverage, and, of course, his on-off will-they-won’t-they- original love, animation.

No matter the project, Brent strives to craft narratives that resonate and linger in the minds of viewers. Outside of his creative pursuits, he cherishes time spent with his wife and son, enjoys woodworking, and indulges in video games—albeit only when both his family and sleep align perfectly.