About Us

  • MATT CORNELISON

    FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Video marketing strategist and award-winning visual storyteller for Fortune 500's & Elite Military Units. Matt’s also a former U.S. Air Guitar Champion and Robert Goulet Mustached American of the Year :) He’s here to guide your content strategy and make sure we’re having fun along the way.

  • TONY PAWELA

    CREATIVE DIRECTOR

    Award-winning creative leader and strategic thinker whose roll-up-your-sleeves style and hands-on approach has helped build successful brands, launch new products, and tell compelling stories. He’s here to bring a fresh perspective and get it done. Whatever it is.

  • JESSICA RUNDELL

    ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Guiding clients and making sure their projects are successful, Jessica brings both creativity and organization to help Fungi deliver our best work. Ask her about her life as a professional opera singer!

  • Sarah Alegria

    ACCOUNT MANAGER

    Client BFF dedicated to getting it done. Sarah brings a background in integrated marketing, helping clients deliver campaigns, video production deliverables and creative solutions of all types. She’s here to make sure you get what you need, when you need it.

  • STEPHEN COOK

    PRODUCTION DIRECTOR & ACCOUNT MANAGER

    “I love this guy!” said every client ever. Stephen is a creative filmmaker with a knack for managing all the parts and pieces. He’s here to keep your project on track every step of the way.

  • DEMIAN KRENTZ

    POST-PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

    Over 25 years in video production delivering for clients like the Oprah Winfrey Show, CBS News and the National Geographic Channel - contributing to Emmy-awards and film festival wins. Demian is a top-notch motion graphic design and 3D animator. He even did a 3-year stint as a touring gameshow host.

  • JASON WOLF

    CREATIVE PRODUCER

    Bringing a balance of right and left brain thinking to every project, Jason writes scripts, directs shoots, prepares the logistics and oversees the edits. Make sure you ask him about his previous career as West African music percussionist.

  • MARK CAPAPAS

    ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

    “I get it done.” - Mark. And it’s true. He brings a breadth of both agency and field producing experience to move work forward and bring the creative vision to life for clients. He also levels up the vibes on set. Just get your song requests in asap please :)

  • IAN KIBBE

    ASSOCIATE CREATIVE PRODUCER

    Award-winning commercial and documentary producer with work featured on NPR, PBS, Time Magazine, CNN and Red Bull TV. He’s also the father to the amazingly energetic Desmond & Marshall and husband to the energetically amazing Jessie. Ian is here to oversee the creative execution of your project and make you look great.

  • ROSS FLOYD

    PHOTOGRAPHER/DIRECTOR

    Triple threat photographer, video director and fun shirt wearer. Ross excels at translating the physical experience into stunning visuals through the use of beautiful and descriptive light. Essentially, he makes really awesome visual stuff while making clients look awesome in the process.

  • BECKY BRODERICK

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Details, details, details and she stays on top of it all. Becky is the air traffic controller here at Fungi making sure planes land and take off on time and with very little fuss. She’s also a professional photographer on the weekends. Check out her work…on this page :)

  • Rockie Britzmann

    PROJECT MANAGER

    Get it done while having fun. Rockie is a project management extraordinaire with flair. She even helped produce a Jack White music video that was nominated for Best Rock Video 🎸 at the MTV VMA’s.

  • Roxanne Pepper

    PROJECT MANAGER

    She goes by Roxy and she's a pro at all things video project management. She once developed a company's entire offline backup system. Hard! Fun fact, she’s also a yoga teacher.

  • KAT DEBOOR

    SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

    Do you follow Fungi on social? Do it now. You’ll see the awesome stuff Kat does to share our award winning work, educate clients around storytelling and model what good looks like on social. Ask Kat about her side gig as a bartender. She makes an epic Old Fashioned!

 What's with the name?

The writing was on the wall...actually the escalator. Before I started the company I was afraid the name “Fungi” was too weird for most people. One day I was headed to work and thinking real hard about it “Should I just name it Fungi? I really like that name? I'm kind of weird after all. Or maybe I should play it safe?" I stepped off the el train and onto the escalator. I looked down and saw a word spray painted on the step…”Fungi”. I was like “WHAAAAAAAT?!” I quickly snapped this pic and officially incorporated the next day. Crazy right?

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Why
FUNGI Media?

People are making more and more videos, tons, loads, terabytes... because that’s what the people want. "WE WANT VIDEOS!!!" Plus the robots (Google, Facebook...etc) are promoting video content, putting it before anything else. But there’s a big problem...what?? Many of these videos are bland, confusing and frankly...boring. In a world full of shrinking attention spans, more isn't always a good thing. So what? How do you stand out from all this noise? 

I'm Matt Cornelison and I started FUNGI Media to help grow your audience through visual storytelling. For over fifteen years I've worked with Fortune 500 companies and military organizations to bring their message to life through video. In that time, I've learned a few things. First, if you plan to reach more people, it's not enough to simply explain what you do. You have to create something people are excited to share. Second, I've found that humor and humanity are the best ways to make meaningful connections with people.

So why FUNGI? Because you want to grow your audience and your business. And because growth is fun :)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • It’s one thing to make videos. It’s another to make videos that work. At FUNGI, we go beyond production. We clarify your message, structure your story, plan its distribution, and deliver videos that resonate with your audience. In short, we help businesses create video content that drives results.

  • Choosing the right B2B video production company isn’t easy work. It means finding a partner who understands your business, your audience, your message and your wildest dreams. Look for a team that combines strategy, messaging, and high-quality production, not just someone who shoots video. It also helps to find one that keeps things FUN.

  • Good question. B2B video strategy is the planning and approach behind every piece of content you produce. When done well, it ensures your videos tell a clear story, reach the right audience, and achieve measurable business outcomes. When not done properly, even the best videos can fail to connect. It’s common sense.

  • We make all sorts of content, but specialize in:
    • Brand storytelling
    • Thought leadership series
    • Customer and people stories
    • Explainer videos
    • Training and internal communications

    Our production capabilities range from live-action to animation, and everything in between.

  • Yes. While we have a film studio in Chicago, we are always open to traveling wherever the story takes us. Our process is fully collaborative, and our team has experience managing shoots, messaging workshops, and strategy sessions anywhere in the U.S.

  • Most production companies focus solely on filming and editing. FUNGI starts with messaging and storytelling so your videos communicate your complex ideas clearly. Our process:

    1. Make it clear

    2. Make it compelling

    3. Make it consistent

    We also enjoy what we do and we have a good time doing it. FUN is in our name, after all.

  • FUNGI starts every project by understanding your audience and the complexity of your product or service. We prefer to roll up our sleeves with your team to clarify the message, structure the story, and translate it into engaging video content makes your audience click, comment or consider.

  • How soon do you need it? We’re fairly nimble and work quickly, but timelines vary depending on the project type, scope, and messaging complexity. Because we start with strategy and storytelling, some projects take longer upfront. This ensures your videos are more effective and easier to scale across campaigns.

  • Yes. FUNGI can manage your entire video content program from strategy and messaging to production and posting. We know marketers have a lot on their plates, we’re here to help B2B companies consistently tell their stories across campaigns, channels, and audiences.

  • FUNGI has experience producing videos and creative campaigns for industries with complex messaging needs:

    • Building materials and construction
      Healthcare

    • Professional services

    • Air guitar aficionados

    We understand how to translate technical, regulated, or abstract ideas into clear, engaging videos.