Inc. Magazine revealed that next-gen live action & post production studio ArtClass is included on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Pacific private companies, based in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful private companies within the Pacific economy generating sustainable growth and jobs.
“ArtClass has always emphasized the importance of running a multi-disciplinary model that meets the needs of each unique job fairly and consistently. By sticking to this strategy, we have experienced a two-year revenue growth of over 150% and continue to build our dynamic roster of talent and staff. We are thrilled to be included in Inc. Magazine’s Regional List and look forward to continued success,” notes Vincent Peone, Geno Imbriale and Vinnie Imbriale, founders of ArtClass.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000 Regionals: Pacific, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, metro area, and other criteria, can be found at inc.com/pacific.
“This year’s Inc. 5000 Regional winners represent one of the most exceptional and exciting lists of America’s off-the-charts growth companies. They’re disruptors and job creators, and all delivered an outsize impact on the economy. Remember their names and follow their lead. These are the companies you’ll be hearing about for years to come,” said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. magazine.
ArtClass is a next-gen live action & post production studio founded by Emmy award-winning director Vincent Peone, veteran producer Geno Imbriale and Vinnie Imbriale. As a team of directors, producers, editors, writers, and designers, ArtClass is dedicated to creating boundary-breaking work with agencies and brands. With artistry at the forefront, ArtClass delivers branded content and projects of every size & scale from traditional commercials to digital activations and long-form feature films. Recent projects include the first commercial to fuse live action with AI visual effects for GoFundMe x AKQA, the viral spot for Peloton x Maximum Effort starring Chris Meloni, ESPN x Creed III featuring Michael B. Jordan and the 2022 Super Bowl LVI Commercial for Carvana.
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