About
Based in Orange County, California, Voda Films is a crew of passionate storytellers with a deep-seated sense of camaraderie created through years of shared experiences. Alongside our clients, we cultivate a culture where collaboration and creativity reign. Regardless of scale, we bring dedication and unity to every project through an agile and efficient crew, creating work that rivals top agencies. Our collaborative approach ensures seamless transitions from pre-production through post, revealing the vision to audiences with precision and heart.
What We Do
/ Branded Content
We craft immersive narratives that seamlessly integrate your mission, vision, purpose, and messaging.
/ Hotels + Tourism
Capturing life’s journey through the lens of travel and hospitality.
/ Company Profiles
Illuminating the story of a business or unique enterprise by sharing your ethos, vision, and distinctive character.
/ Lifestyle Videos
Creative visuals that explore environments, products, people, and spirit.
/ Brand Docs
Raw, honest, engaging, character-driven content that gets to the heart and soul.
/ Adventure Films
Captivating, unscripted stories with a spirit of exploration.
Where Collaboration Reigns
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do. Whether a local startup, an international powerhouse, or a Fortune 500 company, we approach each partnership with the same unwavering dedication to not only realize but celebrate our collective vision. Together, we embark on a shared adventure, and the joy of collaboration permeates every frame.
Our Values
Exploration & Experimentation
Push the boundaries and explore new experiences
Community & Camaraderie
Cherish community while championing the individual
Spontaneity & Creativity
Embrace uncertainty, be surprised by what happens
Authenticity & Honesty
Genuine connection over superficial pretense
Tread Lightly, Live Mindfully
Take care of this land; we’re all just passing through
Chase What’s Real
Embrace your intuition
Create Good, Share Often
Reveal our common humanity
Find the heart
We’re all just walking each other home
Testimonials
— Jennifer Hood, Creative Director, Hoodzpah“We absolutely love how the final company profile video turned out. The Voda crew perfectly captured our brand feels. We constantly get compliments on the video!”
— Ben Raines, Creative Director, Eagle Creek“The Voda team came into the project with an open mind. They’re able to quickly adapt to the stylistic approach of the brand as well as clearly grasp the final outcome. I always look forward to the next project I can work with them on.”
Meet the Team
/ Noah Carlson
Founder + Director. Inspired by the diverse landscapes and coastlines of Southern California, Noah finds himself right at home in Capistrano Beach. His love for family, adventure and the life-changing impact that stories can make, continue to motivate him. When not crafting stories, Noah can be found tending to his garden, surfing and spending time with his wife and kids.
/ Nikki Carlson
Co-Founder + Creative Producer. With a passion for yoga and an obsession with design, Nikki is constantly absorbing inspiration from the world around her. Seeing things in a different light than most, she meticulously conceptualizes stories to broaden their reach and impact. Nikki’s time spent in-between storytelling is a fine balance of breathing in the salty air of Capistrano Beach and chasing her little ones around.
/ Madison Dyer
Director of Photography. Madison’s keen eye for light and composition is the catalyst for his creativity. His passion for nature and the relationships formed throughout the filmmaking process energize him daily. Living in Cardiff with his wife and cat, Madison balances his time between capturing strong visuals and surfing a variety of Southern California’s reefs and beaches.
/ Nathan Appelgate
Studio Manager. Nathan has that classic laid back vibe you would expect from a Southern California native. Growing up surrounded by nature, he learned that life is all about the journey and the people you take with you. With attention to every creative and logistical detail, Nathan keeps the studio and crew in shipshape.