Continuing 400 Years of Excellence
mission
Ingalls & Co. is developing Ohio's premier filmmaking infrastructure not merely to attract distant pictures, but to build Cleveland's next industrial sector that serves every level of Greater Cleveland's skilled workforce. Our comprehensive approach provides world-class facilities for major studio works while creating accessible pathways for local talent, educational institutions, and emerging enterprises.
We recognize that sustainable industry growth requires deep community investment rather than extractive business models. Our facilities and partnerships are designed to ensure that Cleveland's students, independent filmmakers, local businesses, and regional service providers share directly in the prosperity that comprehensive manufacturing infrastructure creates. This approach reflects the same principles that guided successful industrial development throughout American history: lasting value emerges from building up entire communities rather than simply serving external interests.
We are creating the filmmaking infrastructure that establishes Cleveland as a nationally recognized destination while ensuring that local opportunity and regional talent development remain at the center of our enterprise. Our success depends entirely upon the strength and skilled workforce of Greater Cleveland, and our facilities are designed to serve the needs of our community as fully as they serve major pictures.
Divisions
Ingalls & Co. is structured into three key divisions:
Creative Spaces
Fifteen minutes from the heart of downtown Cleveland, Creative Spaces division is constructing Stage 01 — a purpose-built sound stage and production campus designed to serve the demands of modern film, television, and digital media.
Founded to restore Cleveland’s position as a center of industry and creativity, Creative Spaces combines forward-looking design with the discipline and vision that have defined the Ingalls name for nearly four centuries.
tape 30
Tape 30 is Ingalls & Co.’s creative production division, delivering commercial, branded, and cinematic storytelling. From concept through completion, Tape 30’s team brings Emmy-nominated experience and award-winning visual craft to every project.
When Stage 01 opens, Tape 30 will be on-site — ready to move ideas from script to screen.
simple suite
Simple Suite is Ingalls & Co.'s software division, providing innovative solutions for project management, workflow optimization, and collaboration. Our tools are designed to streamline the creative process, enabling teams to focus on what they do best: telling stories.
The first software in the suite to be released will be SimpleStrips, an all-in-one stripboard, call sheet, and breakdown sheets tool currently testing internally through Tape 30.
400 years of EXCELLENCE
Ingalls & Co. draws its strength from a legacy of transformative
infrastructure development spanning four centuries. It began in
1629 with Edmund Ingalls, co-founder of Lynn,
Massachusetts, and continued through generations of Ingalls
leaders who helped shape America's industrial backbone, scientific
progress, and cultural heritage.
In the late 19th century, Melville Ezra Ingalls,
the great-great-grandfather of our founder, rose to prominence as
a railroad magnate, consolidating the great "Big Four" system and
financing the Ingalls Building in Cincinnati —
America's first reinforced concrete skyscraper. These projects
were not simply feats of engineering; they were deliberate
investments in the foundations of American progress, designed to
endure for generations.
The contributions of the broader Ingalls family to Ohio and the nation continued well beyond Melville's era. The Louise H. and David S. Ingalls Foundation, established in Cleveland in 1953, has supported educational institutions, healthcare enterprises, and cultural programs throughout the region for over seventy years. The Ingalls Library & Museum Archives at the Cleveland Museum of Art also bears the name of longtime trustees from Melville's distinguished line.
The Ingalls family also produced Laura Ingalls Wilder, whose Little House books became foundational to how Americans understand their pioneer heritage, and Albert G. Ingalls, the Scientific American editor whose Amateur Telescope Making volumes democratized astronomy and sparked a nationwide movement of citizen scientists.
Today, that same spirit of disciplined excellence drives Ingalls & Co.'s Creative Spaces division. With Stage 01 now in development in Euclid, Ohio, our mission is to create world-class production infrastructure that will serve Cleveland and the greater Midwest for decades to come.
"Continuing 400 Years of Excellence" is not just a slogan — it is a standard. It reflects the proven expertise, strategic vision, and long-term commitment that have defined the Ingalls name for generations, and it is the measure by which we intend every Ingalls & Co. project to be judged.
cleveland's advantage
Greater Cleveland's position as America's great crossroads creates unparalleled advantages for comprehensive industry development. Our region offers not only the infrastructure and workforce that major pictures require, but also the collaborative spirit and community investment that sustainable filmmaking economies demand.
Industrial Heritage & Community
Greater Cleveland's position as America's great crossroads creates unparalleled advantages for comprehensive industry development. Our region offers not only the infrastructure and workforce that major pictures require, but also the collaborative spirit and community investment that sustainable filmmaking economies demand.
Strategic Location & Local Investment
Central positioning within 500 miles of 60% of North America's population offers access to major markets while maintaining cost advantages, but more importantly, our deep commitment to local workforce development and educational partnerships ensures that Cleveland talent competes at the highest levels.
Comprehensive Infrastructure Development
Major facility investment creates capabilities for large-scale pictures while providing accessible opportunities for local filmmakers, high school media programs, and emerging enterprises, ensuring that industry growth benefits the entire community rather than simply serving external works.
Economic Stewardship
Following the principle that industrial success creates obligations to the community that sustains it, we structure our business model to ensure that local businesses, educational institutions, and emerging talent share meaningfully in the prosperity that comprehensive production infrastructure generates.
Key People
Ingalls & Co. is led by a dynamic team of emerging leaders with deep Cleveland roots and a fresh vision for building the region's production industry. Our leadership is supported by an experienced advisory board of industry veterans from entertainment, finance, real estate, and business development. This combination of innovative thinking and seasoned expertise ensures that our facilities serve both major productions and local talent, positioning Cleveland as a competitive force in the national entertainment landscape.
James Ingalls
Founder & CEO, Head Director
James Ingalls II represents the contemporary iteration of a family legacy spanning four centuries of American enterprise and innovation. As the founder of Ingalls & Co. and Head Director of Tape 30 Media, James brings together his heritage of infrastructure building and pioneering spirit with cutting-edge expertise in creative industries and production.
A Cleveland native who attended St. Ignatius High School, James graduated from DePaul University with a BFA in Film & TV Production. Before founding Ingalls & Co., he worked for multi-Emmy Award winning production companies Spirit Juice Studios and Behold, where his projects earned Emmy nominations in less than two years of his time there. He has served in key positions creating video content for international brands including Beam Suntory, Lennox International, the Emmy Awards, ISDA, and Knights of Columbus.
James's extensive experience shooting in Cinespace Studios Chicago sound stages provided crucial insight into professional production facility operations. His vision extends beyond individual projects to transforming the Greater Cleveland Area into a nationally recognized production hub through the development of world-class sound stages, production offices, and comprehensive creative infrastructure.
James's approach to business reflects the core values that have defined the Ingalls family for generations: pioneering enterprise, organizational innovation, civic contribution, and resilient adaptability. Under his leadership, Ingalls & Co. is positioning Cleveland as a premier destination for film and media production while contributing to the region's economic development and cultural growth.
Allan Velez
CNO, Head Producer
Allan Velez brings essential networking expertise and production experience to Ingalls & Co.'s mission of establishing Cleveland as a major production hub. A Cleveland native who attended St. Ignatius High School alongside James, Allan graduated from John Carroll University with a BS in Business Administration in Marketing. His combination of business education and hands-on production experience makes him uniquely qualified to build strategic relationships within the entertainment industry.
Allan's production experience includes working with Angela Boehm Casting for the Russo Brothers' film Cherry and serving in the locations department for Superman: Legacy. This direct experience with major Hollywood productions gives him invaluable insight into the specific needs and expectations of high-level film projects.
As Chief Networking Officer, Allan cultivates relationships with producers, directors, studios, and industry professionals, positioning Ingalls & Co. as the go-to partner for productions seeking world-class facilities in Cleveland. His extensive network and relationship-building expertise are instrumental in bringing major productions to the region and establishing long-term industry partnerships that will help transform Cleveland into a nationally recognized production hub.
Isabel Rothberg
Head of Operations
Isabel brings essential operational expertise and organizational leadership to Ingalls & Co.'s mission of establishing world-class production infrastructure in Cleveland. With her DePaul University film background and extensive administrative management experience, Isabel ensures that both internal operations and client services run seamlessly across all aspects of the company's growing facilities.
A graduate of DePaul University with a BFA in Film & TV Production, Isabel combines deep understanding of production workflows with proven administrative management skills. Before joining Ingalls & Co., she served as Administrative Manager for various Chicago companies, where she successfully managed complex scheduling systems for administrators, employees, and clients. Her experience shooting extensively in Cinespace Studios Chicago sound stages provides her with invaluable insight into the operational needs of professional productions.
As Head of Operations, Isabel oversees the day-to-day internal operations, client scheduling, and organizational systems that keep Ingalls & Co. running efficiently. Her role is crucial in ensuring that productions using the company's facilities experience smooth, professional service from booking through wrap. Isabel's attention to detail and systematic approach to operations management helps maintain the high standards that major productions expect while supporting the growth of Cleveland's filmmaking industry.
Advisors
Ingalls & Co. is guided by a distinguished advisory board of industry veterans who bring decades of experience from entertainment, finance, real estate, and business development. These advisors provide strategic counsel and industry connections that help ensure our facilities meet the highest professional standards while positioning Cleveland as a competitive force in the national production landscape.
Ferenc Sanderson
Ferenc Sanderson brings extensive expertise in economics and alternative investment consulting to Ingalls & Co.'s strategic planning and financial development. As the founder of FS Consulting Inc., Ferenc provides crucial guidance on capital allocation, investment strategies, and financial structuring for the company's ambitious expansion plans. His deep understanding of alternative investment markets and economic analysis helps ensure that Ingalls & Co.'s growth is built on sound financial foundations and positioned for long-term success in the competitive entertainment infrastructure market.
Katerine Moner
Katerine Moner provides invaluable entertainment industry insight and connections as a seasoned Hollywood talent manager. Her extensive network of relationships with actors, directors, producers, and industry executives positions Ingalls & Co. to attract high-profile productions and talent to Cleveland. Katerine's deep understanding of industry dynamics, production requirements, and talent needs helps guide the company's facility development and service offerings to meet the exacting standards that major productions and A-list talent expect from world-class production infrastructure.
Barry Goldman
Barry Goldman brings decades of entertainment industry leadership and production expertise from his executive career at Disney and work as an independent producer. His intimate knowledge of large-scale production operations, studio requirements, and industry best practices provides crucial guidance for Ingalls & Co.'s facility design and operational strategies. Barry's experience overseeing major productions and managing complex entertainment projects helps ensure that the company's sound stages and production services meet the highest industry standards and can accommodate the most demanding film and television productions.
Mary Costanzo
Mary Costanzo serves as both strategic advisor and real estate partner for Ingalls & Co.'s Creative Spaces development. As the current proprietor and CEO of Costanzo FLP, a real estate holding company, and former CEO of Revelations Salon & Spa (one of the top 10 salons nationally in sales), Mary brings proven business leadership and extensive real estate expertise to the project. Her hands-on involvement in the Creative Spaces development, combined with her track record of building and scaling successful businesses, provides essential guidance on property development, operational excellence, and strategic growth planning.
James Ingalls, Esq.
James Ingalls, Esq. provides essential legal counsel and business guidance to Ingalls & Co., bringing both legal expertise and family heritage to the company's strategic development. His comprehensive understanding of business law, contract negotiation, and corporate governance helps navigate the complex legal landscape of the entertainment industry while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. As a member of the extended Ingalls family, he shares the long-term vision and commitment to excellence that has defined the family's approach to business for generations.
Marc Loutzenhiser
Marc Loutzenhiser is a key advisor for Ingalls & Co., bringing extensive experience in large-scale business development and project management. He provides high-level guidance on grand strategy and long-term vision, helping the company set ambitious goals, evaluate opportunities, and avoid common pitfalls, ensuring that Ingalls & Co.'s growth is both sustainable and aligned with its core values.