OUR TEAM
ADAM KNIGHT
PRINCIPAL / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Adam founded Red Element Studios in 2009 with a single camera and a ton of energy. Today he leads the company in creating high production value videos that delight both clients and their customers. Adam’s always looking for new ways to tell stories, new technology to implement, and new ways to craft an emotional message. Outside of Red Element, Adam can be found plotting his next global adventure, nerding out about cameras and lenses, and mountain biking in the woods of the Northwest.
HANS GLICK
TECHNICAL PRODUCER
Hans was born and raised in the great city of Buffalo. (Go Bills!) He's a versatile producer, shooter and editor whose work has taken him to Sierra Leone, South Africa, India, and beyond. When he’s not planning a live event or tinkering with vMix, Hans enjoys rowing, cooking, and spending time with his daughter.
KATIE KILLEEN
DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION
Katie is a seasoned producer with both corporate and creative agency experience, as well as a background in documentary television—working on shows for National Geographic, TLC, and Discovery Channel. Her work has taken her around the globe to Alaska, London, Malawi, and Branson, Missouri. Dedicated to the creative process, Katie's thoughtful storytelling is only matched by her attention to detail. A proud West Seattleite (born and raised!), outside of the office Katie can be found walking her dog at Lincoln Park, playing pickup soccer, and watching Gilmore Girls.
MALLORY GILLIN
DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Mallory loves finding creative ways to tell compelling stories. Her background working with nonprofits, creative agencies, and international corporations makes her a versatile cinematographer. Mallory is passionate about sharing what makes our communities so special and aims to have a positive impact on the world. Outside of the studio, Mallory can be found backpacking in the PNW, traveling internationally, or performing improv comedy (she once opened for Tig Notaro!) in Seattle.
ADAM BAUER aka “BAUER”
TECHNICAL PRODUCER
Bauer, as we lovingly call him, organizes and executes our live events and streams with a cool head and killer sense of humor. He’s a huge fan of pre-planning and testing, but can make split second decision when we’re live, too. Outside of work, Bauer enjoys mountain biking, motocross, painting and meticulously organizing each drawer in his house.
MEREDITH HOGAN
SENIOR CREATIVE PRODUCER
After recent stops in New York City and Denver, Meredith is back home in Seattle. Previously, Meredith founded Blue Heron Media, specializing in content strategy and media production for editorial, non-profit and corporate clients. She was executive producer for Verse, creating groundbreaking documentaries using interactive video software after spending more than a decade running special multimedia projects for NBCNews.com. In her free time, Meredith is in the mountains hiking or skiing. She fuels those activities with her obsession with diners and dark chocolate.
REED VIYDO
VIDEO PRODUCER
A born and raised Seattleite, there is no other place Reed would rather be than home-sweet-PNW! What started out as a kid running around the yard with a camcorder became a broadcast journalism graduate from Gonzaga University, and eventually a video production specialist with Microsoft. After over 5 years of trying on different hats, Reed is thrilled to have found a home telling dynamic, creative stories with Red Element. Outside of the office, Reed is exploring hikes and breweries (often together), acting in local theatre, and finding new ways to apply obscure quotes from The Office into real life situations.
OUR MISSION
To create authentic videos, produce engaging events, and make people feel something.
OUR VALUES
At Red Element Studios, we are:
Trusted Creative Partners
We build relationships with our clients by listening, understanding, and collaborating to meet challenges, find value, and deliver our best.
Friendly & Direct Communicators
We speak to our clients and each other with clarity and kindness.
Dedicated Learners
We pay attention to the details and learn with each project in order to make the next one better than the last; We are always growing & improving.
Storytellers
We share authentic human stories, seek adventure, and find creativity in every story.
Collaborators
We work together to solve creative and technical challenges with our team and clients.
High performers
We have high expectations of ourselves and each other, and we create a culture of high support to make it happen.