ABOUT

 
ABOUT:
ABSORB. is an award-winning creative agency based in Indianapolis, USA. Founded in 2012, ABSORB. endeavors in the fields of creative direction, complete visual campaigns, filmmaking, design, and immersive live experience.

ABSORB. exists to create and release excellent original visual and musical work, and to assist other artists and companies in the realization of their own unique visions. At the core of our efforts is the simple philosophy to pursue EXCELLENCE + AUTHENTICITY in all we do, and to foster those principles in those we work with.

We have excelled at the highest levels of film, design, touring, and televised performance, and operate using a highly communicative and industrious work ethic to ensure the finest results while keeping budgets in check and schedules efficient. We remain accessible to those we work with, every step of the way.
 

A FEW COMPANIES WHO'VE HIRED
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OWEN THOMAS is principal creative director at ABSORB. Owen spent 10 years (2000-2010) as singer and songwriter for acclaimed American rock band The Elms. His creative instinct and artistic excellence has drawn widespread notice in the fields of music, film, and design. Since 2012, Owen has directed films and built numerous creative campaigns for dozens of exceptional major-label and independent artists. Owen has a penchant for bold and precise communication, and he loves to spend time with the camera in his own hands on film and photo shoots that he directs. When he's not creating, he likes to acquire Victorian era furniture, hang out with his nephews, talk psychology, and find new artists that blow his mind.

JARED SPARKMAN is producer at ABSORB. Dedicated to working with artists and bringing creative visions to life, he has worked on projects in many different roles throughout his career. A graduate of Full Sail University, he recieved a bachelor of science degree in Film. Jared is an integral, highly resourceful part of all ABSORB.'s creative work. He provides experience-based perspective both on-set and throughout the entire pre-production, development, production, and delivery process. When not at the office he enjoys spending time with his wife and sons at basketball games, the golf course, or at home with family and friends.

Michael Slonim is Strategic Partnerships Manager at Absorb. He delights in creating environments and collaborations that maximize an artist’s creativity and potential. After graduating from Anderson University with degrees in Music Business and Record Production and Brand Management, he spent the next few years producing and playing drums for his own indie pop band, Forstory, as well as doing freelance work for other bands and artists. He brings an in-depth knowledge of current music trends and events, and a knack for building relationships across the music industry. In his free time, he enjoys producing records, drumming, and finding the hottest food spots with his wife around their hometown of Indianapolis. 

Brianna Aragon is Project Manager at Absorb. She was born in Las Vegas, and relocated to Indiana to attend University of Indianapolis where she earned a degree in Business Administration. Brianna is experienced in event management and on-set production, and she's an important part of developing and planning all of Absorb.’s creative endeavors from start to finish, on both the agency and label sides. She’s highly organized and communicative, has a fantastic attitude, and brings enthusiasm and energy to all projects she’s involved with. When she’s not working she likes to cook (her taco nights are legendary), scour for the best deals at Costco, and drinking tea.