Brannon Hollingsworth was born to create and now leads the charge in faith-based animation as a multi-award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter.
Brannon Hollingsworth is an author, speaker, poet, producer, publisher, game designer, content creator, scriptwriter, art director, and unapologetic Christ-follower.
He serves as Chief Operations Officer and Chief Creative Officer for Brainy Pixel Productions, a Christian animation and production studio in north Alabama.
Brannon co-founded Brainy Pixel after moving from freelance writing into animation, ultimately choosing to focus the studio entirely on content that glorifies God.
He is a multi-award-winning director, producer, and screenwriter of Christian animation projects, including the pilot “Cubekins” and other faith-based series.
Brannon is the author or co-author of more than a dozen novels, novellas, and short stories.
He co-created a game praised by Forbes as “a clever idea well executed” and “excellent.”
As a passionate creator, teacher, and deacon to young adults, he actively promotes family-oriented ministries through his storytelling and church service.
Brannon Hollingsworth is a multi-award-winning Christian animation director, producer, and screenwriter, and the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brainy Pixel Productions. A lifelong creator and unapologetic Christ-follower, he is also an author and game designer with more than a dozen published novels, novellas, and short stories, along with a critically praised tabletop game.
Through Brainy Pixel, Brannon has helped develop and produce Christ-centered animated series, short films, and educational media for ministries and faith-driven partners, including projects in pre-K, elementary, and pre-teen animation, sing-along adventures, and family and faith learning content. His studio’s work spans script development, 2D and 3D animation, illustration, visual effects, and world-building—serving clients such as filmmakers, ministries, and Christian education organizations with high-quality, Gospel-focused storytelling.
Recent and ongoing Brainy Pixel projects highlighted on the studio’s site include pre-teen animated adventures, preschool stories and sing-along series, and collaborations on films like The Shift and The Last Rodeo providing visual effects and virtual world creation. Testimonials from directors, ministries, and producers praise Brannon and his team for their professionalism, artistic excellence, strong communication, and consistent focus on glorifying God through every project.
As Public Media Funding Gets Slashed, Faith-Based Studios Rise with Purposeful, Wholesome Content for American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the wake of President Trump’s May 17 Executive Order terminating federal funding to NPR and PBS due to concerns over political bias and misuse of taxpayer dollars, a new wave of family-centered and faith-based media is rising to fill the void—bringing hope, heritage, and heroic storytelling back to the forefront. Leading the charge is Brainy Pixel Animation Studios, an Alabama-based faith-forward animation company known for bold creativity and Gospel-rooted storytelling. With animation credits spanning from YouTube shorts to full-length features, Brainy Pixel has recently secured a slate of new projects, including the highly anticipated Super Scout: an animated show for kids — inspired by the real-life rescue stories of a canine companion of trauma specialist and counter-terrorism trainer Victor Marx. Written and animated by Brainy Pixel and sister studio Creator Films, directed by David Dietrich and marketed by Jeff Roman at EPIC, Super Scout is the first of several projects positioned to become part of an uplifting alternative to traditional children’s programming. “Families are starving for truth-telling, soul-shaping content,” says Dietrich. “We’re not just animating a film; we’re restoring what Saturday mornings used to mean.” But Brainy Pixel isn’t alone. From ancient Israel to modern living rooms, the Wonder Project’s “House of David” series is capturing the hearts of millions. Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video, the series follows the biblical shepherd-turned-king David in an epic production being compared to Game of Thrones—without the gore, but rich with moral depth. Created by Jon Erwin, and starring Michael Iskander as David, the show is riding a tidal wave of support from both the faith-based and mainstream audience. With Season 2 already greenlit, the show has become a flagship in a renaissance of meaningful, high-caliber entertainment. Meanwhile, faith-based comics are finding new life on bookshelves. LifeStone Discipleship Ministries has launched Chronicles of Faith: David—a vibrant, action-packed comic series designed for ages 4–16. Written and Illustrated by a cooperative team of Brainy Pixel and Mercy Ways Studios, an award-winning Salvadorian Christian comics company, and steeped in biblical truth, the series reimagines David’s courage and faith through a modern visual lens, offering young readers a new kind of hero: one who trusts in something far greater than himself. “Parents are looking for content that builds character, not just keeps kids busy,” said Brannon Hollingsworth, CCO at Brainy Pixel. “We’re answering that call with excellence.” And as The Chosen by Dallas Jenkins continues to shatter streaming records in Season 5, it’s clear that a powerful cultural shift is underway. From mobile apps to movie theaters, The Chosen is proving that when faith-filled storytelling meets modern distribution, global impact follows.
The Future of Media Is Faith-Filled, Family-First, and Fiercely Creative With PBS and NPR sidelined by federal funding cuts, media consumers are turning toward independent studios and storytellers that champion virtue, value, and vision. The market is responding—contracts are being awarded, subscriptions are rising, and creative teams across the nation are stepping into the gap with a renewed sense of mission. The opportunity to reach the next generation with faith-based, transformative content is not just emerging—it’s here, and it’s urgent. This moment marks more than a cultural shift; it’s a revolution of redemption in the media world. With traditional funding sources shifting and mainstream platforms reevaluated, the power to fund what matters now rests where it arguably always belonged—in the hands of the audience. Thousands of families, churches, and individual donors are stepping up to support stories that inspire, uplift, and ground the next generation in truth, beauty, and purpose. From animated heroes to biblical epics, from graphic novels to interactive storytelling—faith-based content is being fueled by those who believe in its message. If you’d like to be part of this movement, you can join the growing community of faith-first funders championing the rise of redemptive media. Now is the time to support these projects—and more like them.
For more information about featured media:
● Brainy Pixel Studios: www.brainypixel.com
● Super Scout by Victor Marx: victormarx.com
● House of David: Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video
● Chronicles of Faith Comics: lifestoneministries.org/chronicles-of-faith-david-issue-00
● The Chosen: www.thechosen.tv
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