About Splainers
Since 2008, we have created hundreds of memorable 'Splainer' videos for organizations big and small. As professional storytellers, it is our mission to engage audiences and bring your ideas to life. Sound simple? Even if it isn't, it's our job to make it appear that way.Bring extra socks?
Each 'Splainer' video is crafted by a team of dedicated writers, artists and animators. Instead of an 'assembly line' approach to each project, our team works together to create videos that will knock your socks off.Who do these people think they are? (Key members of the Splainers team)
Mark Smith founded Splainers in 2008 following two successful decades in the television and creative advertising industries. After earning his journalism degree from USC, Mark discovered a valuable film archive buried beneath Fox Studios in Hollywood and spun stories for various 20th Century Fox entities. More recently, he worked as Director of Advertising at Vail Resorts/SSV. Mark brings his creative eye and love of storytelling to every 'Splainer' video we create.
Seth High is Creative Director at Splainers. After studying fine art and literature on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, he moved to Tokyo and began working as a copywriter and video producer at a Japanese agency. Since returning to America in 2012, Seth has has focused on creative content strategy and usability issues. While keeping a steady eye on client objectives, he makes sure each of our videos engages the audience in a fun and memorable way.
Maresa Eve Smith makes sure everything runs smoothly at Splainers Central. As our Business Manager, she handles client relationships and develops strategic partnerships. Maresa also has experience in sales, product development and audio-visual production. Everyone who works with us quickly learns that Maresa is attentive to detail and constantly focused on customer needs.
Ross Ishikawa joined Splainers in 2014 as an animator and artist. After a full career as a published architect, Ross has returned to his childhood loves, drawing and animation. Also an improvisational actor, Ross especially enjoys the process of developing a fully realized story from the germ of an idea.
