About

Bark Productions...

…is one of the premier production companies in the Midwest. Founded by seasoned agency producers Brad Slaughter and Mark Schotte in 1999, Bark grew to such a degree that they opened post-production studio 19 Below in 2007.

Together Bark and 19 Below create award-winning content including production, creative editorial, motion design/animation, color grade, and post-audio services.

Our expansive 20,000+ square foot state of the art facility is designed to meet the diverse production needs of both video production and post-production. With a spacious, open workspace, we offer a collaborative environment that includes an insert shooting stage, dedicated work areas, conference rooms, large edit bays, comfortable lounges, kitchen amenities, and secure parking for your team. Our facility offers our production crews on-site access to our full range of professional cameras, lighting, and production support.

The Studio

The Stable

Brad Slaughter

The nicest person you could ask for leading a production company. A true saint when it comes to moving the Earth for clients. Whether its budget, timing, or general know how, Slaughter get’s it done.

Mark Schotte

Mark has spent his career in production, from award-winning film work in Dallas to executive producing national commercials for major brands. Mark brings decades of experience, deep production knowledge, and a creative, efficient approach to every project.

Bryan Keeling

An Emmy-nominated motion designer and graphic artist with over 15 years of experience creating motion design and animation for film, video, and web. From title sequences to production-ready visuals, he brings sharp creative instincts and polished execution to every project.

Jon Bazata

Jon has spent over a decade cutting content for post-houses and advertising agencies in Kansas City. With experience on major brands, broadcast commercials, and digital campaigns, he loves collaborating with artists and creatives to bring all styles of content to life.

Troy Weaver

A Kansas City native with a passion for storytelling, creativity, and post-production. After studying video editing at Columbia College Chicago, he became an assistant editor and found the perfect fit in shaping stories through the puzzle of the edit.

Jim McCullough

Jim is a writer, animator, and visual effects artist with experience across film, TV, commercials, and digital campaigns. From Cannes-premiered short films to animated series, music visuals, and major brand work, he brings stories to life through sharp creative collaboration.

Craig Brock

A native Kansan, he has worked in professional audio since 1989. His experience spans recording studios, theatrical sound design, and audio supervision, with credits including major artists, networks, studios, and more than 150 theatrical productions.

Carley Hail

Carley is a portrait photographer known for bold, colorful, and bright imagery. With a background in commercial and advertising photography, she brings a sharp creative eye, global experience, and a love for connecting with clients to the 19 Below team.

Nick Balda

Nick is a post-production artist with over 20 years of experience in color grading, compositing, visual effects, and finishing. Passionate and detail-driven, he brings polished execution to work for brands including Adobe, Google, Mastercard, McDonald’s, Puma, Gatorade, NASCAR, Walmart, and more.

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19 Below

19 below also grew fast, providing editorial, graphics & effects, audio mix, and color correction services, 19below has proven to be a solid counterpunch to Bark’s original mission of high end film production in the Heart of America. Both have become the first choice for not only Kansas City based advertising agencies, but an increasing network of regional and national marketers.

www.19below.tv

AICP

Bark Productions is a proud member of the AICP. The association, with national offices in New York and Los Angeles as well as regional chapters across the country, serves as a strong collective voice for this $5 billion-plus industry. AICP members account for 85 percent of all domestic commercials aired nationally on all media platforms. AICP members are commercial production and post production companies that the industry depends on for state of the art equipment; information; and services focused on production and post production needs.