About us

NORTHERN
LIGHTS

A strategic, insight-driven, destination for original ideas that break through.

Our passion for storytelling and track record of success deliver results across all media platforms.

From Clio- and Emmy-winning launch campaigns to brand image spots, trailers, social content, commercials, co-branded integrations, and upfront events and experiences, we shape ideas into focused messaging and high-impact content for networks, streamers, and brands.

We’re a boutique agency that invites collaboration at every step, from concept development and scripting through production, animation, and post to final delivery. Our account and project management teams ensure on-time, on-budget execution with a robust, secure infrastructure that meets strict security standards.

OUR CLIENTS

Our Clients

A POWERFUL INTEGRATED
ONE-STOP RESOURCE

As part of the Northern Lights Family, we operate as one fully integrated company, from concept through production and post. Our specialized divisions include Mr Wonderful for motion graphics, branding and design, SuperExploder for composing, sound design and audio post, and BODEGA for live-action and animation production needs. This end-to-end model combines agency-level thinking with production-studio speed, streamlining creative, simplifying handoffs, and delivering a seamless, secure experience from start to finish.

WHO WE ARE

  • Leona Togher

    Executive Producer

    Leona’s got you covered, from tackling complicated deliverable lists, to last minute Friday night revisions! She’s produced highly rated series launch campaigns for Amazon, ABC, Nickelodeon, Travel Channel, truTV and USA. Leona’s also a vocalist and VO artist, you may have heard her opposite Colin Jost as the voice of IZOD’s talking sweater.

  • Sarah Sullivan

    Senior Producer

    Sarah is a Senior Producer at Northern Lights specializing in entertainment marketing for networks and streaming platforms. She leads campaigns from creative development through post, managing complex, high-volume deliverables across social, digital, and broadcast. Known for keeping ambitious creative on track, Sarah partners closely with stakeholders and creative teams to deliver polished, on-brand work at scale. Her background at VaynerProductions, 321LAUNCH, and Etsy informs a production approach built for speed, precision, and creative excellence.Description goes here

  • Pat Carpenter

    Executive Creative Director

    Carpenter has creative directed and edited award-winning show launches, trailers, commercials, documentaries, and long form content. He’s led national brand campaigns for Amazon Prime Video, Olympics campaigns for NBC, and work for HBO, USA, SYFY, Nickelodeon and WWE. A native of New York City’s punk rock scene, Pat’s also the drummer for Mickey Leigh’s Mutated Music and a pioneer in the use of AI to tell stories and deliver audiences.

  • Derek Barbanti

    Creative Director

    Derek spent 10 years at Showtime developing campaigns for sports, theatricals, documentaries, and original series including Brotherhood, Dexter and Homeland, winning 2 Emmy Awards for his work. Since joining our team he has led launches, trailers, promos, co-branded and integrated marketing initiatives for Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, Travel Channel, TBS, USA, truTV, and A+E. Derek’s also an avid photographer, and craft beer and wine connoisseur.

  • Greg Mitchels

    Creative Director/Editor

    Greg Mitchels has deep experience cutting and concepting trailers, image spots, upfronts, music videos, promos, brand content and series launch campaigns. Mitchels has led Promax, Emmy and Clio winning work for Amazon Prime Video, Paramount+, ABC, USA, A&E, Comedy Central, History and Lifetime. Greg has edited PSAs for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and World Down Syndrome Day.

  • Chris Carson

    Editor

    Chris Carson crafts compelling stories across commercials, trailers, and branded content, working with top networks and streamers including Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Paramount+, Peacock, NBC, and ABC. He brings deep sports experience from projects for ESPN, Under Armour, the Olympics, World Cup, and UEFA Champions League. A respected drummer and composer, Chris’s musicality and rhythm elevate every edit.

  • Tim Avery

    Editor

    Tim’s work spans promos, commercials, and co-branded content for clients including TBS, Paramount+, PBS, UEFA Champions League, USA, Professional Fighters League, Hachette, and Nickelodeon. Known for his collaborative approach, Tim focuses on clear brand storytelling while adding a personal visual style that elevates each piece. His credits also include animated shorts for Nickelodeon’s "Tiny Chef", produced by Imagine Entertainment. Outside the edit bay, Tim spends his time honing his voiceover talent and enjoys Dungeons & Dragons and other board games with friends.

  • David Gioiella

    Creative Director / Partner

    David’s career spans over 30 years of award winning work. He collaborates with networks, agencies and brands to tell moving and effective stories on screens of all sizes…from ideation through production, editorial, audio post and motion graphic design. His work has been honored at the Sundance Film Festival, Cannes Lions, Promax/BDA, Tellys, Emmys, The One Show and others.

  • Mark Littman

    Creative Director / Partner

    Mark has over 30 years experience directing, writing, editing, and consulting. He’s concepted and directed commercials for Saatchi, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, Pillsbury, USA, and Food Network as well as produced and directed award winning feature documentaries, branded content, and TV pilots. Mark’s work has been honored by numerous film festivals, AICE Awards, Telly Awards, and The One Show.

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