Where Communication Meets Creative Direction

Carnaval Studio blends cinematic storytelling with clear communication that commands attention.

Frank & Gladys Wright House - Phoenix, AZ

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VISUAL STORYTELLING

Communicating with images and sound can have a profound impact on the audience. Whether the story is scripted, unscripted, real-time reality or a creative hybrid, we focus on telling a unique story that's hard to forget.

LIVE SHOWS & EVENTS

Digital capture and streaming of performances, shows and events for you, your fans and to monetize and re-purpose keystone, evergreen content to your paid channels and social media platforms.

Paradise Weekend "Main Stage Day 1" - Costa Sauipe, BR

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Marquette University - Milwaukee, WI

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CORPORATE COMMUNICATION

Whether your target is internal, external B2B, B2C or a special installation, we can develop, produce and implement custom solutions that engage your audience and accentuate your brand voice and vision, for unforgettable impressions.

 

ANIMATION

2D and 3D animation, character development, motion graphics and design.

Johnson Controls - Milwaukee, WI

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Dedé Teicher - "Leva" - Rio de Janeiro, BR James P. O'Malley - Director of Photography

MUSIC VIDEOS

Carnaval founding filmmaker James P. O'Malley has collaborated on a variety of music videos, as well as other projects above, with longtime creative partner Eduardo Souza of Pavê Visual Gastronomy, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Regardless of his varied project roles, James thrives on always pushing the visual storytelling limits with creative artists and performers.

 

Carnaval Studio

Carnaval Pictures has always been my laboratory for clarity, storytelling, and performance under pressure.

It’s the lens that shaped the CORE Framework.

While most of my work today happens one-to-one online, that same director’s eye guides every coaching session — ensuring your message looks, sounds, and feels extraordinary on any stage or screen.

Filmmaking is where I learned resilience. Coaching is where I pass it on.

The Proof — “Real People. Real Change.”

"I don't know if I can describe James' work because it is so genius there's no description! A phenomenal job!"
"James became my trainer and totally transformed my presentation. I highly recommend James to truly create dynamic presentations."
"James is a master trainer with a heart as big as his smile. His guidance has helped me immensely."
Jeff McClellan Writer/Partner, Marx McClellan Thrun, Inc.
“James is great at coming up with innovative, creative solutions, on the spot. It's like having another partner in the creative process.”
"James O’Malley and his team are exceptional! James is the man to deliver the results you seek."
"One of my most enjoyable career experiences was working with James on the Children's Hospital TV campaign. It doesn't get much better than that."

Ready to make your next talk easier to follow?

Start with a fast diagnostic: the SDI Mini-Audit.

You’ll score slide density, identify the top offenders, and apply the Mixed-Audience Slide Rules so your message lands in mixed-language rooms.

No call. No pressure. Just a clean tool you can use on every deck.