LAVA - Key Persons


Dana Bonomo

Job Titles:
  • Exec Producer / Managing Director

David Woodward

Job Titles:
  • Creative Director
  • Director

Lava Sports Reel

Lava Studio has created several award-winning show packages for MLB Network, promos and upfronts for CBS Sports, and multiscreen experiences at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and MetLife Stadium. Lava has designed and produced team videos for The Miami Marlins, Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United, and developed sports marketing for Geico, Home Depot, Verizon, Truist, Scana, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Draft Kings, and many others.

Robert Kirkpatrick

Job Titles:
  • Owner / Creative
Robert founded Lava Studio in 1999 after years as a Creative Director in New York and Miami. He is a two-time Emmy winner and eight-time nominee for Graphic Design and Animation. Lava is Robert's long-term passion project. He has assembled an All Star team of visual virtuosos with the perfect blend of enthusiasm and experience. Robert studied Film and Painting at New York's Pratt Institute. He has visited 5 continents and 49 states, and lived in Chicago, LA, New York, and Lagos, Nigeria. He loves painting, movies, baseball, Indian food, and traveling with his family. His dream is to find more time to enjoy them all. Fun fact: Robert competed on Jeopardy against all-time champion Ken Jennings (guess who won).