We Make History
History is Our Passion
Wide Awake Films is an award-winning team dedicated to creating films, museum interactives, and virtual reality productions that breathe new life into the stories of our past.
Our love of history shows in our work.
Museum
The Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point
New media development, interactive offerings, and immersive experiences for the updated Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
Museum
Rosa Parks Museum
An update to the Rosa Parks Museum’s Bus Scene exhibit film, situated at Troy University’s Rosa Parks Museum in Montgomery, Alabama.
Television / Streaming
Impossible Escapes: Civil War
This six-episode series produced for CuriosityStream features some of the most daring escapes of the American Civil War and includes some of our favorite live-action recreations.
Streaming
Brothers in Valor Series
This series was a special project in partnership with The American Battlefield Trust, visiting three historic battlefields alongside living recipients of the Medal of Honor as they told their heroic stories.
We Partner with Leading Museums, Cultural Organizations, and Channels
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250th Anniversary
As we approach the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026, Wide Awake Films is working with streaming platforms, leading museums, and cultural organizations to create documentaries, interactives, and museum content that will share the full story of our nation with new generations. See how Wide Awake Films can work with you to support your 250th anniversary needs.
250th Topic Areas
Revolutionary War
American Civil War
The Founding Era
Westward Expansion
African-American Experience
Women in American History
Immigration & Citizenship
Wide Awake Capabilities
Series Design and Scripting
We produce original series for leading television channels and streaming platforms
3D Animation and Motion Graphics
We produce sophisticated 3D elements and motion graphics to drive storytelling
Virtual Reality
See how we use Virtual Reality to place the viewer directly into the historical action.
Museum Interactives
Our media-rich, interactive offerings will energize your museum experience.
Drone Videography
See how we use drones and aerial video to give the viewer exciting new perspectives
Other Capabilities
Historical Research
Stock Footage
Graphic Design
Digital Asset Management Consulting
Mary Koik, Director of Communications for the American Battlefield Trust
“You couldn’t ask for a better partner than Wide Awake. Not only did they create a truly amazing video for our site, but they were so professional and wonderful to work with.”
Wide Awake Studios
Our Wide Awake Studios team works with leading corporations and organizations to create award-winning media for their needs.
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