Awakened Films Celebrates 18 Years of Creative Visual Storytelling and Expands Into AI-Driven Content Creation

Women-owned New Jersey production company marks milestone with strategic expansion into emerging digital and AI content verticals

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Awakened Films, a women-owned video production and creative content company based in New Jersey, is celebrating its 18th year in business with the expansion of new service offerings focused on AI-assisted content creation, social media marketing, and scalable digital storytelling solutions for corporate and nonprofit organizations.

Why it matters

As communication channels evolve, organizations are under pressure to produce more content with greater clarity and consistency. Awakened Films' expansion into AI-supported workflows allows them to help clients move faster while preserving the human storytelling and strategic thinking that meaningful communication still requires.

The details

Founded in 2008, Awakened Films has grown from a boutique production studio into a nationally recognized creative partner serving brands, healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofit leaders seeking strategic video communication solutions. The company's expansion builds upon established production verticals including commercial advertising, corporate communications, nonprofit storytelling, social media content development, and studio-based production services.

  • Awakened Films was founded in 2008.
  • Awakened Films is celebrating its 18th year in business in 2026.

The players

Awakened Films

A women-owned video production and creative content company based in New Jersey.

Gillian Schuler

The co-founder and executive producer of Awakened Films.

Jason Schuler

The co-founder and president of Awakened Films.

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What they’re saying

“As communication channels evolve, organizations are under pressure to produce more content with greater clarity and consistency. Our expansion into AI-supported workflows allows us to help clients move faster while preserving the human storytelling and strategic thinking that meaningful communication still requires.”

— Gillian Schuler, Co-founder and executive producer of Awakened Films (bakercityherald.com)

“AI is changing production workflows, but it does not replace strategy, empathy, or creative judgment. Our focus is helping organizations responsibly integrate new technologies while strengthening authenticity and trust in their messaging.”

— Jason Schuler, Co-founder and president of Awakened Films (bakercityherald.com)

The takeaway

Awakened Films' expansion into AI-assisted content creation and digital storytelling solutions demonstrates how organizations are adapting to evolving communication channels and the need to produce more content with greater clarity and consistency, while still preserving the human element of meaningful communication.