New Agencies  ·  Existing Studios  ·  Solo Operators

The agency
has changed.

Technology, security, and operations built for the next generation of creative studios — by people who built the infrastructure inside Hollywood's most demanding agencies.

Scroll
Remote-FirstRemote-first · Private cloud · Distributed operations
TPN AlignedStudio-grade security, built into every engagement
Practitioner-LedNot consultants — operators
AI · Workflow · AppsThe tools shaping how creative teams operate next
Post-Production
VFX Studios
Branded Content
Advertising & Creative
Secure Media Workflows
TPN Readiness
AI Integration
Post-Production
VFX Studios
Branded Content
Advertising & Creative
Secure Media Workflows
TPN Readiness
AI Integration

We build.
We rebuild.
We empower.

Whether you're launching from scratch, restructuring an existing agency, or building a serious solo practice — Hive Forma architects the operational foundation for the new agency model: lean, remote-first, and fully in control.

Build it right from day one

The New Agency

Starting from scratch. No legacy debt, no inherited overhead. We build the infrastructure that lets you launch lean, operate securely, and scale without rebuilding.

  • Cobbling tools together reactively
  • No security posture from the start
  • Expensive early mistakes
  • TPN-aligned from day one
  • Remote-first, studio-ready at launch
  • Built to scale without rebuilding
Startup cost Studio-ready
Lose the overhead, keep the output

The Existing Agency Going Remote

You've got the remote teams — but the infrastructure is still a burden. Legacy hardware, lapsed agreements, and workflows that were never built for distributed work are slowing you down and costing more than they should.

  • Lapsed vendor support agreements
  • Legacy hardware & EOL/EOS assets
  • No inventory control or replacement plan
  • Workflows that can't compete with leaner agencies
  • Tools that don't connect to each other
  • Full inventory audit & prioritized replacement plan
  • AI-ready workflows that connect to what you already have
  • Security rebuilt for distributed teams
  • Phased approach — not a financial hit in one shot
  • Lean, competitive, and built for what's next
Technical debt Competitive edge Overhead
Punch above your headcount

The Solo Operator

Lean, independent, serious about the work. We give solo operators the infrastructure that makes them look and operate like a much larger shop — without the cost of one.

  • Personal tools not built for client work
  • Can't compete for studio-level briefs
  • Hours lost weekly to manual admin
  • TPN-ready — opens studio doors
  • Automated workflows give hours back
  • Run a serious operation. Still have a life.
Credibility Admin hours Work-life balance

"You don't need to understand the technology.
You just need it to work — and someone
who's done it before."

Hive Forma handles every piece of it  ·  You focus on the creative work

Four services.
One practice.

Hive Forma builds and runs the operational infrastructure that creative studios and agencies depend on. Each engagement is scoped to what's actually needed — nothing more.

01

Infrastructure
& Security

The technical foundation creative studios depend on — built remote-first, TPN-aligned, and designed to hold under real production pressure.

  • Private cloud architecture & deployment
  • Network and cloud infrastructure design
  • TPN readiness & secure media workflows
  • Endpoint policy & access control
  • Platform integrations & migrations
Project-based · Fixed scope
02

Fractional IT &
Operations Leadership

Senior operational direction without the full-time cost. We act as your IT and ops function — strategy, vendor decisions, and infrastructure oversight as your team evolves.

  • Acting CTO or Head of IT function
  • Vendor evaluation & platform decisions
  • Team structure & operations planning
  • Long-term infrastructure roadmapping
  • Ongoing senior oversight & support
Fractional · Retainer
03

Project &
Transition Delivery

A defined problem. A defined scope. A defined outcome. We step in as your operational point of contact — scoped clearly before anything starts.

  • TPN readiness & studio audit representation
  • Agency going remote — operational restructuring
  • Acquisition or merger — systems & ops integration
  • Emergency IT coverage — leadership gap support
  • New major client onboarding — security & delivery prep
  • Platform migrations & workflow overhauls
Responsive · As needed
04

AI Workflows & Apps,
CRM & Websites

The build layer — client-facing digital presence, CRM implementation, custom applications, automation, and AI integration across your operation.

  • Website design & development
  • CRM selection & implementation
  • Custom application development
  • Workflow automation & AI integration
  • Database architecture, operational reporting & agency accounting
Project-based · Fixed scope Delivered through Hive29, our creative build team
Agencies we've
operated inside
Ignition Creative Trailer Park Wild Card Creative Group BOND
Delivering work
for
Warner Bros. Universal Sony Pictures Paramount Netflix HBO Disney Lionsgate Amazon MGM
Tools We Know
Private Cloud·WasabiBackblaze B2·AsperaSigniantLucidLinkFrame.ioGoogle CloudMicrosoft AzureWasabiBackblaze B2JamfFileWaveIruOktaJumpDesktopGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365SlackAirtablemonday.comAdobe Creative CloudAvid Media ComposerDaVinci ResolveAvid AsperaSigniantLucidLinkFrame.ioGoogle CloudMicrosoft AzureWasabiBackblaze B2JamfFileWaveIruOktaJumpDesktopGoogle WorkspaceMicrosoft 365SlackAirtablemonday.comAdobe Creative CloudAvid Media ComposerDaVinci ResolveAvid

"The best agencies running today don't look like the ones that built Hollywood. They're leaner, fully remote, and operationally smarter — and that's exactly where we build."

The Hive Forma Belief
Start Here

Ready to build the right
structure for your team?

Whether you need to stabilize today, scale for tomorrow, or solve a specific operational problem — the conversation starts the same way.

30-minute call  ·  You talk, we listen — no agenda