Spokane Productions, a professional studio and full-service creative agency originally based in Liberty Lake, Wash., has relocated to 5380 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls. 

“We do video production — we do audio and music recordings — podcasts — and basically anything audio related,” Studio Director Rob Miller said. “We also do corporate headshots, portrait photography and sit-down interviews.” 

A niche market, Miller said, they’ve also discovered is automated dialogue recording, or ADR, which is a post-production process used in filmmaking to re-record dialogue in a controlled environment. 

“Essentially, there are a couple of uses for it. First, you have an episodic TV show where the host goes into the field; they record the show, but then they need to narrate to the audience what's happening,” Miller said. “The other is used in a feature film, where there may be some noise in the shot or the actor misses a line, or for some reason the audio needs to be redone.” 

Miller said companies will send them the film so the talent can see it, get a cue to redo their line in their studio and then blend that into the final film.  

“There are not a lot of companies that I'm aware of in the area that does this,” Miller said. “It's technically challenging — but it’s a great tool to bring in business. We've had clients from all over the country — all over the world hire us.”  

Some of the clients Spokane Productions has provided ADR and narration work for include National Geographic and actress and producer Sydney Sweeney. 

“We did five seasons of narration for the 'Primal Survivor' episodes for National Geographic and some ADR for Sydney for 'The Housemaid,'” Miller said. She came in and did about 30 minutes of lines for that.” 

Miller said they’ve also worked with Zooey Deschanel and Casey Affleck, who filmed a scene of "Dreamin’ Wild" in their studio. 

He’s currently doing episodic narration with David Henrie.  

“His show is called 'Seeking Beauty,'” Miller said. “He was also in 'How I Met Your Mother,' 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' and a couple of other Disney shows.”   

Miller said they work with musicians, too. 

“We’ve done everything from adding hip-hop vocals to a track to full band, drums, guitar, violin, flute, everything,” Miller said. “A couple of weeks ago, we did some mixing and mastering for a band from Libby, Mont., and helped them release their music to the world.” 

Studio work is Miller’s passion as well. 

“I love when people come in and make music because by the time they are ready to record in a studio, they really have done their homework,” Miller said. “We also get a little sneak peek into what's coming up on TV. So, we get to be among the first people to see it. And we get to witness the talent of these people, which is just incredible.” 

Call Rob Miller at 208-747-1039 or visit spokaneproductions.com for more information or to book the studio. Spokane Productions can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

    Libby Montana's Eagle Valley Worship Band in the studio at Spokane Productions.
  

    Actor Hazen Audel is recording voice narration for National Geographic's Primal Survivor series.
  

Now the TidBits  

New and Upcoming 

• The Mad Baby Thrift and Consign is open at 5380 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls

• The Coral Cafe is now open at 1524 E. Sherman Ave. in Coeur d'Alene

• Sierra Ranch Chili at 200 W. Hanley Ave. is now open.

• Vintage Antique Mall is now open at 7352 N. Government Way in Dalton Gardens. 

• People’s Waffle, 400 N. Fourth St. in Coeur d’Alene, is open 

• The Spill the Tea and Benzo Box at Greensferry Road and Seltice Way in Post Falls is open. 

• Hyatt Place, a 151-room hotel, 1213 E. Fourth Ave. in Post Falls, is now open. 

• A new Nom Nom gas station and convenience store is open at 5231 W. Riverbend Ave. in Post Falls. 

• The Habit Burger & Grill opened at 212 W. Appleway Ave. in Coeur d'Alene. 

• Two Moms & Tots, a childcare service for kids ages 6 weeks to 5 years, is coming to 104 W. 11th Ave., Suite A, in Post Falls.  

• Dragon Fly Support Services, a mental health and substance use counseling facility, is coming to 601 E. Seltice Way in Post Falls.  

• Mor Furniture for Less, one of the West Coast’s largest furniture retailers, is opening a showroom this summer at the Prairie Shopping Center in Hayden.  

Ongoing Projects    

• Spokane-based Golden Rule Brake is nearing completion at 3627 N. Government Way, Coeur d'Alene.

• A state-of-the-art pickleball facility, The Flying Pickle, is coming to The Pointe at Post Falls at 140 N. Beck Road.    

• American Universal Storage is planned for Spirit Lake along Highway 41, across from the Jiffi Stop.    

• The Ross Point Gas Station is under construction at 310 N. Ross Point Road in Post Falls.   

• Coeur Dance Arts is a new dance studio under development at 4131 Early Dawn Ave. Suite 105B, Post Falls. Classes should begin in May; check coeurdancearts.com.    

 • Jefe's Tacos and Tequila has filed for its business license. The opening date is undetermined at this time.    

 • A new commercial building is planned for the Riverstone development at 1570 W. Tilford Lane and will bring at least one new dining option to the area. The 7,500-square-foot mixed-use building's targeted finish date is this summer.    

• A five-story, 173-room Hilton Dual Brand Hotel is planned for a 2.71-acre parcel of land off Lee Court and Appleway Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. The project's start and completion dates haven't been determined.  

• The 33-unit, mixed-use "Nonna" building across from Post Falls City Hall on Spokane Street is anticipated to be completed by October of 2026.       

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Have a tip on happenings in the local business world? Contact Bob at [email protected].