OUR CULTURE

Lens artists focused on unmapped stories.

F4D Studio is a full-service marketing agency headquartered in Golden, Colorado. We curate and produce the highest quality cinematic films, photography, and digital marketing for brands. Serving a broad variety of clients from agencies and corporations to nonprofits and artists, we create content that performs and cultivate stories worth telling.

OUR PEOPLE

GABRIEL ROVICK

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR

HOMETOWN: Silverthorne, CO
SIDE HUSTLE: Backcountry Skiing
IN A NUTSHELL: A true Colorado native, Gabriel’s upbringing fostered an insatiable appetite for creating unforgettable imagery. This entrepreneurial adrenaline junky’s camera has taken him deep in the Canadian backcountry, across Europe, through Asia and beyond. As a businessman, Gabriel is a master networking that is attentive to the needs of the client and supportively fuels the creative energy of his staff.

TRAVIS CONKLIN

CO-OWNER / DIRECTOR

HOMETOWN: Boulder, CO
SIDE HUSTLE: Mountain Biking & Conk Wear Apparel
IN A NUTSHELL: Presenting a keen attention to light and color at a very early age, it’s no wonder F4D Studio co-owner Travis Conklin’s creativity lead him to a career behind the camera. An even-tempered, strategic and likable businessmen, Travis’ talents as a producer, director and colorist are revered by team members and clients alike. By combining his love for people, adventure, and storytelling, Travis has helped F4D Studio thrive for the last decade.

ERICA MCCLAUGHERTY

SENIOR PRODUCER 

HOMETOWN: Everywhere, CO
SIDE HUSTLE: Dancer. Ebay Nerd
IN A NUTSHELL: Erica is a true storyteller. Coming from journalism, she developed the ability to find the heart of any story quickly and now helps brands do the same. She is a high-energy creative who enjoys taking on new challenges and is inspired by stories that make a difference. As a mom of two, she enjoys creating content around family, relationships, community, and living in the great outdoors that is Colorado.

ADAM PECHT

DIGITAL MARKETING

 

ROB BELL

STUDIO ARTIST / CINEMATOGRAPHER

HOMETOWN: Boulder, CO.
SIDE HUSTLE: Abstract Figure Drawings and Paintings
IN A NUTSHELL: Born in Japan and raised in Colorado, Rob grew up sketching and painting people in native landscapes. His parents’ eastern influence fueled his passion for art and culture, a foundation he continues to draw upon daily. By joining the team at F4D Studio, Rob has now added photography and videography to his list of creative outlets. ​

DYLAN MATZKE

CINEMATOGRAPHER / SR. EDITOR

HOMETOWN: Littleton, CO
SIDE HUSTLE: Skateboarding & Over-analyzing movies
IN A NUTSHELL: Dylan explores his passion for filmmaking by creating image-driven stories that comment on the human condition. As F4D’s senior editor, he focuses on intention and story to design creative edits that leave a lasting impression on viewers. Outside of filmmaking, Dylan enjoys shredding it on the skateboard and watching old movies that few people know about.

STEVENSON SAKALIAN

EDITOR / DRONE OP

HOMETOWN: Milford, Michigan
SIDE HUSTLE: Playing Guitar
IN A NUTSHELL: Moving out west to chase his dream of becoming a filmmaker, Stevenson found passion in the post-production process of editing as well as building and operating FPV drones. When he’s not in the cave editing a new project, you can catch him playing shows in local bands, building his newest drone, or hiking throughout the state.

MAX

SUPERDOG

HOMETOWN: Boulder, CO.
SIDE HUSTLE: Hiking & Frolf
IN A NUTSHELL: Technically, Max belongs to F4D Studio co-owner Travis Conklin, but he is loved by the whole crew. His talents include buttering up clients and sleeping for long stretches. Next time you stop by the studio woof out and step carefully. Max is tiny and has been stepped on a few times.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Firmly positioned on a foundation of experience in advertising and popular music production in Hollywood, co-owners Gabriel Rovick and Travis Conklin have built an impressive team of creatives and equipment, giving the company a competitive edge to confidently create large-scale productions in an economical manner.

Each of our handpicked team members are masters of their respective trade, whether it’s precision editing, aerial imaging, motion graphics, quality client service or capturing the spectrum of emotions living in each detail of a photograph.

From project activation and pre-production through post-production and finishing touches, F4D Studio operates under the mindset that every project, regardless of size, is a direct reflection of our exhaustive capabilities; quality and client satisfaction are of paramount importance.

Our 4 Elements  

These guiding principles ensure our work is focused, intentional and designed to perfection.

COMPASSION

COMPASSION

LIKE COLORADO’S PIONEERS, WE SEEK THE GOLD AT THE HEART OF A GOOD CAUSE. OUR PASSION FOR UNEARTHING STORIES WORTH TELLING IS OUR CREATIVE GIFT TO THE WORLD.

ADVENTURE

ADVENTURE

LIFE IS ONE GREAT ADVENTURE. TOGETHER, WE CAN TAKE YOUR CUSTOMERS ON A VISUAL EXPERIENCE THEY WON’T SOON FORGET. AWAKEN THE ADVENTURER WITHIN!

INNOVATION

INNOVATION

ACTIVATING OUR VERY BEST ARTISTRY, WE CAN CREATE A SOLUTION TO YOUR MOST DIFFICULT MESSAGING CHALLENGE. IN A WORLD OF OVERSTIMULATION, WE PRODUCE CONTENT THAT GRABS ATTENTION AND STICKS.

EXECUTION

EXECUTION

WE TAKE PRIDE IN MAKING A LARGE IMPACT WITH A SMALL FOOTPRINT. WE’VE WORKED HARD ON THE SCIENCE OF OUR BUSINESS SO OUR ART CAN FLOW EFFORTLESSLY.