Spirit Juice Studios

05/28/2026

Rob Kaczmark once slept under his office desk just so he could volunteer for a Catholic radio show.

Then he got kicked off the air over a house music remix.

Most people would have stopped there.

Instead, that rejection became the beginning of Spirit Juice Studios — a media company that has now generated more than 1 billion views.

In this episode of Breaking the Barrier, Rob shares lessons on:

-Leadership under pressure
-AI and the future of media
-Why taste still matters more than technology
-Sacrificing as a leader to protect your team
-Protecting your family life while building something ambitious

One habit from the conversation really stood out:

Before walking into his house each night, Rob swaps his watch.

One watch represents work.
The other represents family.

A small act that reminds him to be fully present where he is needed most.

This is one of those conversations founders and leaders will feel long after the episode ends.

Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rSuLWQWy-RA?si=0jiEx0R22lzXShng

05/18/2026

Celebrating 10 years with Branden J. Stanley 🎉

For the past decade, Branden has helped shape the creative vision behind hundreds of films, documentaries, and stories at Spirit Juice Studios. From leading productions to pushing our team creatively and technically, his impact can be seen in just about everything we do.

Branden has helped build a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence that continues to push our mission forward. We’re incredibly grateful for his leadership, creativity, and the countless hours he’s poured into telling meaningful stories.

Thanks for 10 amazing years, Branden. Here’s to what’s ahead!

05/08/2026

Post-Production is the third and final stage.

Post is when your video gets edited, color graded, has music added, and sound design takes place.
And this is also where time sneaks up on budgets.

Every additional cut, every extra version, every "one last change" can really add up.
Post-production costs grow fast if expectations aren't clear all the way upfront, during that important pre-production phase.

🤙🏼Comment "breakdown" and we'll send the full breakdown of the costs associated with video production and how to budget smarter for your next project

05/07/2026

Production is the part that everyone pictures: cameras, lights, crew, locations.

This is when we're filming with crew, bringing out all the equipment, bringing in the talent, and traveling.

Costs here depend on shoot length and crew size, travel, permits, catering, fuel, parking, and yes, a bit of it is based on gear, but production is just ex*****on.

If the plan is bad, more cameras or better cameras won't save it.

🎥 Comment "breakdown" and we'll send you more on the costs associated with video production and how to budget smarter for your next project.

05/06/2026

The first part of any video production is the pre-production.
This is where the magic actually starts: concepting, scripting, creative planning, logistics, scheduling.

When pre-production is done well, the entire project becomes smoother, and oftentimes cheaper as well.

So what affects costs here? Strategy time is a big part, revisions, and number of filming locations.

If you skip this pre-production phase, you'll pay for it later...literally.

Each day this week we're breaking down the process of video production and how the costs can add up. Comment "breakdown" and we'll send you the full of the costs associated with video production and how to budget smarter for your next project.

05/06/2026

Real talk for a second. Understandably, one of the first questions we get every single week is: how much does a professional video actually cost?

If you’ve ever asked that question, you’ve probably heard what’s potentially the most frustrating answer of all time, “It depends.”

So, we’re pulling back the curtain. No fluff, no vague agency speak, no hiding behind gear lists. We’re sharing what video production really costs, why it costs that much, and how to make sure your money actually does something when you hit publish.

Check in each day this week as we breakdown the process of video production and how the costs add up.

💸 Comment “breakdown” and we’ll send you all the costs associated with video production and suggestions for how to budget smarter for your next project.

05/01/2026

Starting the Month of Mary off with a crew rosary check.

You got yours?

04/29/2026

"Produced in collaboration with Spirit Juice Studios, Heaven in Stone and Glass marks a historic milestone: Word on Fire’s first-ever theatrical release."

Watch the trailer at the link in the comments.

Word on Fire and Fathom Entertainment announce Heaven in Stone and Glass, a new documentary from Bishop Robert Barron in theatres September.

04/24/2026

The DP gets the vision😏

01/16/2026

All the 2016 posts had us feeling nostalgic... so we had to look back too.

A lot has changed since then.
But a lot has stayed the same.

We’re still telling stories through stunning visual media, sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith, and partnering with the Church’s most mission-driven organizations.

2016 was also the year we moved into the studios and started building what you see today 👏🏼