Our Mission

Our mission is to push the boundaries of animation to entertain, enlighten, and empower audiences everywhere.

Our Values

INNOVATION

We understand that inaction is the enemy of innovation. We don’t shy away from anything that might seem insurmountable or impossible, we embrace it.

IMPROVEMENT

To take risks, encourage curiosity and new ideas, learn from mistakes, and constantly strive to exceed expectations.

INTEGRITY

To demonstrate the unlimited power of our shared values and collective effort to effect positive, ground-breaking change that delivers excellence.

INCLUSIVITY

We drive smarter decisions, increase innovation, and perform at our best because we foster a culture where everyone can be themselves.

For the Culture.

We embrace authenticity. Our team is encouraged to be themselves, flaws and all, without fear of repercussion. We believe genuine self-expression fosters creativity and growth.

Our Founder

Carl Reed

Carl Reed has built a career producing award-winning content. As the founder of Composition Media, Carl's mission is to amplify underrepresented voices and redefine storytelling through groundbreaking, inspiring projects.

Prior to founding Composition Media, Carl co-founded Lion Forge Comics and Lion Forge Animation, serving as president and Chief Creative Officer. Under his leadership, the company grew from fledgling startup into the largest black-owned publisher and animation studio. His collaborations with industry giants like Disney, HBO MAX, Nickelodeon, and Sony Pictures Animation have resulted in numerous accolades, including the Academy Award-winning short film "Hair Love" and the Emmy-winning “Sesame Street: The Power of We" animated special, among many others.