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About SpryOrlando, Florida · Since 2011

A studio for stories with somewhere to go.

Derek and Josh standing on a rough lava field on Isla Isabela, Galápagos

Isla Isabela, Galápagos · Roaming Around · The Spirit of Mango

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Curiosity got us here.

We believe a great story can take you somewhere. Somewhere unexpected. Somewhere that changes the way you see the world. Somewhere that stays with you long after the screen goes dark. That belief is what drives Spry – an independent entertainment studio and production company built around curiosity, creativity, and the conviction that good stories deserve to be told well.

Founded in Orlando in 2011, Spry has grown from a small creative shop into a studio developing and producing original entertainment, documentaries, commercials, and branded films. Along the way, we've worked with global brands, explored far-flung corners of the world, and found ourselves in some pretty extraordinary situations. But the heart of what we do hasn't changed. We're storytellers who believe the best work comes from getting out into the world, asking good questions, and finding the humanity in every story.

Today, we're building something that brings both sides of our experience together. We create our own original programming while partnering with brands, creators, and fellow producers to bring their visions to life. From the first spark of an idea through development, production, and distribution, we bring creative ambition together with practical experience – including direct access to opportunities across television and streaming. We don't just want to make something worth watching. We want to help it find the audience it deserves.

We're a hands-on studio by design. Our partners work directly with the people making the creative decisions, and we build the right team around each project rather than forcing every idea into the same mold. We understand the balance between creative ambition and business realities, and we believe those two things can make each other stronger. Whether we're producing an original series or helping a brand tell its story, we bring the same curiosity, commitment, and care to the work.

At the end of the day, we're here to make good work with good people. To chase ideas that excite us, build relationships that last, and create stories that connect people to something bigger than themselves. We're always looking for the next adventure – and the people who want to come along.

Filming an interview on a harbor wall for The Spirit of Mango
Isla Santa Cruz, Galápagos · Juanka · The Spirit of Mango

Good work. Good people. Great stories.

We believe the best things happen when curious minds and ambitious ideas come together. Whether we're chasing our own next big idea or helping bring yours to life, we're here for the same reason – to make something meaningful, have a little fun along the way, and leave people with a story worth sharing.

Let's make something together.

02What we believe

Produce stories that earn attention.

Find what is true.

Tell it beautifully.

Respect the audience.

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Leadership

Derek Miller in the bow of a boat in Guatemala

Founder · Creative Director

Derek Miller

Derek leads creative direction and development across original shows, series with brands and creators, and commercial projects for brands and agencies. His background in design and marketing informs the work: understanding what a project needs to accomplish and finding a story people want to watch.

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Josh Hemingway pointing across the desert on location

Partner · Executive Producer & Director

Josh Hemingway

Josh is director, executive producer and partner at Spry. He brings a filmmaker’s curiosity and a business owner’s instincts to every project: helping partners clarify their vision, build a production around it, and carry it through to an audience. He looks for the human story that gives people a reason to care.

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Spry at a glance

Name
Spry
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Orlando, Florida
Affiliate markets
New York, Los Angeles
Ownership
Independently owned by Derek Miller and Josh Hemingway
What we do
We develop and produce original shows, connect brands with ideas, and help get them out into the world.
Where we work
Earth

What story are you following?

Bring it to us. We'll start with the story and where it stands.

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