The Studio

Diempal Productions is a visual development studio led by David Michael Friend.

Structured to scale, the studio expands as projects demand — from targeted design work to full visual development built from the ground up. When needed, trusted collaborators are assembled and directed to ensure a cohesive, production-ready result.

With a background in traditional 2D animation, visual effects, motion graphics, After Effects, and puppetry, David approaches visual development with a deep understanding of the animation pipeline. Every design decision is made with production in mind.

Whether developing a project's visual language from scratch or refining and elevating existing designs, Diempal Productions builds visual systems that support story, strengthen IP, and translate cleanly from concept to screen.