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Original Character · Edutainment

Meet Financial Ed

MBV Studios' newest original character — bringing financial literacy to life through puppetry, storytelling, and culture. In partnership with John Hope Bryant.

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Community Impact

Our projects not only build brands but also create jobs and empower communities, fostering a sustainable future.

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Original Series

Happy Hour

Welcome to Atlanta's West End most complicated watering hole — where the locals, the newcomers, and the puppets figure out how to coexist.

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Building the Next Generation

Programs that ignite creativity, confidence, and purpose.

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Feature Film

The Car Lot

A 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.

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We make people believe in the power of story.

MBV 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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Brand Strategy & Identity
We craft brand identities that resonate — from naming and positioning to full visual systems.
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Creative Production
Cinematic video, documentary-style content, and original series — from concept to final cut.
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Podcast Production
Full podcast creation: format, recording, editing, distribution strategy, and audience growth.
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Youth Empowerment Programs
Media and creative arts programs that build confidence, career pathways, and real production skills.
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Digital Growth & Marketing
Content strategy, social media, SEO, and conversion funnels that grow audiences and drive action.
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Event Production
From intimate community activations to large-scale experiences — we produce events that matter.
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Community Impact Media
Culturally resonant storytelling that connects organizations to the communities they serve.
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We embed with your team from concept to execution — aligned, accountable, and all the way in.
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Financial Ed — MBV Studios Edutainment Character
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Original Character · Edutainment

Meet Financial Ed

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.

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FAQ

Make Believe Village, explained

What is Make Believe Village?

Make 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.

Is Make Believe Village a company or a nonprofit?

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.

Who founded Make Believe Village?

Make Believe Village was founded by Dorian Forbes, who serves as Founder & Chief Visionary Officer. Read more on our About page.

Where is Make Believe Village located?

Make Believe Village / MBV Studios is rooted in Atlanta's West End, working with clients locally across Atlanta and nationally across the US.

What does MBV Studios do?

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.