Wide Awake Films

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Creating historical films, museum interactives, and virtual reality experiences

Wide Awake Films is dedicated to bringing history to life through award-winning films, museum interactives, and virtual reality productions. Founded by two Kansas City entrepreneurs in 1999, the agency has grown into a team of creative professionals passionate about storytelling and historical authenticity.

The agency offers a range of services including series design and scripting, 3D animation, motion graphics, and authentic recreations. They also specialize in virtual reality experiences and animated maps, providing media-rich, interactive offerings that energize museum experiences. Wide Awake Films collaborates with leading museums, cultural organizations, and television channels to deliver engaging content.

Notable projects include media displays for the National Museum of the United States Army and the Medal of Honor Museum. Their work has been recognized with awards such as the Anthem Award for Digital and Innovative Experiences. Wide Awake Films continues to partner with organizations to create content that shares the full story of the United States' history.

27
YEARS IN BUSINESS
2
SERVICES

Capabilities

Services

What these services involve

3D Animation
3D Animation for video production and motion buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.
Motion Graphics
Motion Graphics for video production and motion buyers. Clear scope, measurable outcomes, and reliable delivery.

Agency details

Team size
51-200 people
Founded
1999 (27 years)

About this agency on Agency List

Wide Awake Films holds an Agency List Score of 73 out of 100.

That score is higher than 54% of the 36,919 agencies Agency List has assessed so far.

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Assessment date

Agency List assessed Wide Awake Films in September 2026, reading 5 pages published on wideawakefilms.com.

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