Our team of collaborative creatives and visual thinkers create eye-catching imagery and tell compelling stories for clients across the continent. We specialize in documentary-style storytelling. Whether on location, or online, we craft meaningful visual stories that resonate with viewers.
As a naturally curious bunch, we enjoy getting to know people and have a great track record of clients telling us how we “made it easy”!
We follow the latest best practices as outlined by public health officials when on location and around other people, and will continue to update our health and safety methods as needed.
Jim has always loved old school animation (Bugs Bunny, The Flintstones, Rocky & Bullwinkle to name a few), and not long after graduate school, began his career in television production by working at an Atlanta animation studio, producing on-air promos for Cartoon Network.
He made the move from animation to live action when he joined Mixed Bag Media in 2013.
As the Producer in charge of the Atlanta office of Mixed Bag Media, he stays busy booking projects, writing scripts and producing videos, among many other things. He loves to hang out with his wife and daughter and their many animal friends (two cats and a dog). He also enjoys walking in graveyards, listening to music, and reading.
Every Wednesday our intrepid producer attends practice with his band Floating Coats, for which he writes songs, plays guitar (and a little bass and drums) and sings.
He loves the sound of birds, and hates the sound of leafblowers. Usually these are in direct competition.
Like many Americans Jim enjoys a fresh brewed cup of coffee in the morning.
Jon Milavec founded Mixed Bag Media in November 2001 and served as its Creative Director for more than two decades, guiding hundreds of video and photography projects and shaping the company’s creative soul. He was not only a visionary storyteller and inspiring leader, but also a generous mentor whose encouragement helped countless people find their own voice in front of and behind the camera.
Jon spearheaded Mixed Bag Media’s signature approach to storytelling, one that’s both expansive and intimate. In every project, he had the ability to see the big picture, while recognizing the human details that gave stories greater depth and meaning. For Jon, his work was never just about images or words – it was about honoring the people at the center of the story and revealing their journey with empathy and honesty.
Before founding the company, Jon worked as a camera operator and producer, early roles that sharpened his visual instincts and shaped the powerful artist he would become. He brought that sensibility into everything he touched at Mixed Bag Media, positively impacting not only the work, but influencing clients, colleagues, friends, and the industry at large.
Jon passed away on August 31, 2025 from complications from cancer treatment. We proudly carry on his legacy of setting high standards, fostering collaboration, and championing creativity.
