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Work With UsMBV Studios' newest original character — bringing financial literacy to life through puppetry, storytelling, and culture. In partnership with John Hope Bryant.
Learn MoreOur projects not only build brands but also create jobs and empower communities, fostering a sustainable future.
Learn MoreWelcome to Atlanta's West End most complicated watering hole — where the locals, the newcomers, and the puppets figure out how to coexist.
Watch NowPrograms that ignite creativity, confidence, and purpose.
See the WorkA ragtag crew hustles to save a struggling used car lot, turning it into the wildest hangout in the neighborhood. Featuring cameos from Shaquille O'Neal & DC Young Fly.
Watch NowMBV Studios — Make Believe Village — is a full-service creative production company rooted in community, culture, and authentic storytelling. From cinematic film productions to youth empowerment programs, we help brands and movements bring their most important stories to life with heart, craft, and purpose.
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Inspired by John Hope Bryant and born at the Capitalism for All book launch, Financial Ed is MBV Studios' newest original character — bringing financial literacy to life through puppetry, storytelling, and culture. The real John Hope Bryant is on board. The character is just getting started.
We're storytellers, strategists, producers, and community builders. Join a team that makes real impact.
Explore OpportunitiesMake Believe Village is the creative identity behind MBV Studios — a full-service creative production company based in Atlanta's West End. It produces films, original series, brand strategy campaigns, podcasts, and community impact media, while also running youth empowerment programs.
Both. MBV Studios is the for-profit creative production company (films, branding, marketing, podcasts). Make Believe Village also has a separate nonprofit arm that runs After School, Weekend, and Summer Camp youth filmmaking programs — see our Give Back page for details.
Make Believe Village was founded by Dorian Forbes, who serves as Founder & Chief Visionary Officer. Read more on our About page.
Make Believe Village / MBV Studios is rooted in Atlanta's West End, working with clients locally across Atlanta and nationally across the US.
MBV Studios offers brand strategy & identity, cinematic video and podcast production, digital growth & marketing, youth empowerment programs, event production, and community impact media — see our full Services page.