KijiK Media Properties

KijiK Media Properties

Activating the Next
Generation of
Creative Destinations

We develop integrated ecosystems where media, technology, entertainment, education, hospitality, and innovation converge to transform communities into globally recognized destinations.

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Who We Are

The Experience &
Development Division
of the KijiK Ecosystem

KijiK Media Properties creates destination-based environments that integrate content creation, immersive experiences, technology innovation, hospitality, education, and community development into a unified platform designed for long-term economic and cultural impact.

We do not simply develop real estate. We develop ecosystems: places where stories are made, communities are built, talent is developed, and lasting value is created.

25+
Years of ecosystem building across media, technology & community
9 identified
5 primary US markets + 4 international nodes
6
Integrated development pillars in every destination

The Development Model

Six Pillars.
One Integrated Ecosystem.

Every KijiK Media Properties destination is built on six interconnected pillars, each one strengthening the others, creating a self-reinforcing platform for growth, impact, and enterprise value.

Media Production

Studios, virtual production stages, content creation infrastructure, and storytelling facilities built for the next generation of media.

Education & Workforce

University partnerships, workforce development programs, entrepreneurship pathways, and talent pipelines rooted in the local community.

Hospitality & Retail

Dining, retail, and community gathering spaces that serve residents, creators, visitors, and partners alike.

Technology & Innovation

Emerging technologies, AI integration, Spatial Computing, AR/VR, and future-focused research that keeps each destination at the leading edge.

Mobility & Infrastructure

Connected transportation systems, next-generation community infrastructure, and the physical framework that ties the ecosystem together.

Immersive Experiences

Attractions, interactive entertainment, destination experiences, and immersive environments that transform audiences into participants.

Flagship Vision

Sumter
Innovation District

A destination-centered development model combining media production, immersive experiences, education, hospitality, innovation, and community activation into a scalable framework designed to transform the Sumter node into a globally recognized creative destination.

Sumter is not just a project. It is a proof of concept, demonstrating what happens when the KijiK operating system is fully integrated inside a single ecosystem.

The model is designed to be replicated in communities around the world.

Media Production Immersive Experiences Education Hospitality Technology Community
Sumter Innovation Campus, South Florida
Innovation Campus · Sumter, South Florida

Our Approach

We Don't Simply
Develop Buildings.
We Develop Ecosystems.

"Our approach leverages storytelling, technology, education, entertainment, and placemaking to create destinations that attract talent, investment, tourism, and long-term economic growth."

We do not see media, technology, education, experiences, or development as separate industries. We see them as interconnected systems capable of creating value that flows across people, organizations, and communities, compounding over time into something greater than any single component could become on its own.

01
Identify the Opportunity
Find underutilized communities, markets, and assets with high potential for activation.
02
Activate the Ecosystem
Deploy the six integrated pillars simultaneously to create immediate, compounding momentum.
03
Amplify the Impact
Connect the destination to the broader KijiK network: stories, audiences, technology, and partners.
04
Compound the Value
As each element strengthens the others, the destination becomes a self-sustaining engine for growth.

The Innovation Campus Model

Not Real Estate.
Operating Systems
as Places.

Every KijiK Media Properties destination is built on the KijiK Innovation Campus™ model, an integrated framework that combines production, education, innovation, immersive experiences, workforce development, and community activation into a single scalable ecosystem.

The model is not built around buildings. It is built around the flow of value: from content creation through community activation to economic development. The campus is where the KijiK Operating System becomes physical.

The destination is not the product. The ecosystem is the product.

01
Production
Studios, virtual production, content creation, and storytelling infrastructure.
02
Innovation
Technology integration, AI, AR/VR, and next-generation research environments.
03
Education
University partnerships, workforce programs, and talent pipelines.
04
Experiences
Immersive attractions, the Experience Pavilion™, and destination events.
05
Community
Activation networks, creator communities, and local engagement.
06
Economic Development
Job creation, investment attraction, tourism, and compounding community value.

The Node Network

One Ecosystem.
Multiple Destinations.

Prototype Node
Sumter
South Florida
Active
Future Nodes
South Florida
United States
Detroit
United States
Ogden
United States
Syracuse
United States
Global Expansion
Kenya
East Africa
Australia
Pacific
New Zealand
Pacific

Each destination becomes part of a larger ecosystem connecting storytelling, education, innovation, workforce development, tourism, and community activation.

The People

Built by Practitioners.
Led by Vision.

KijiK Holdings is led by a team of operators, creators, and strategists who have spent decades building within the activated ecosystem.

KS
Founder & Chief Executive
Kevin Sharpley
Founder & CEO
Kevin Sharpley has spent more than 25 years building the ecosystem that KijiK Holdings now activates. As founder of KijiK Multimedia, he established the creative, operational, and relational infrastructure across storytelling, education, technology, and destination development that forms the foundation of the Holdings platform.
Ecosystem Architecture Storytelling Strategic Partnerships Community Development 25+ Years
GB
Gianfranco Bianchi
Creative Chief
Animation & AR/VR
Brand Architecture
Design Systems
Creative Direction
AS
Andy Schefter
KINETIC Head, Media Operations
Platform Distribution
Audience Development
KINETIC Operations
Media Partnerships
DL
Dean Lyon
Creative Technologist
VFX & Virtual Production
Digital Infrastructure
AI Integration
Innovation Strategy
JB
James Bearden
Co-Founder & Executive Producer
Production Executive
Entertainment Attorney
Television & Film Production
Investment Track Record
FA
Fabio Arbor
Head of Unscripted Content
Unscripted Development
Reality & Documentary
Format Creation
Content Strategy
TG
Tammy Green
Creatives Development Chief
Creative Development
Project Management
Client Outreach
Talent Partnerships
AC
Al Cohen
Cinematic Integrity Chief
Cinematography
Camera Innovation
Production Integrity
Film & Television
DA
Daniel Abril
Documentary/Reality Camera Lead
Cinematography
Documentary Production
Reality Camera Direction
Visual Storytelling
ER
Emerson Rosenthal
Story & Content Development Lead
Narrative Strategy
IP Development
Original Programming
Editorial Direction
JJ
Jamar Jordan
In-House Legal
Entertainment Law
Business Affairs
Agreements & Structure
Business Law Specialist
JB
James Bearden
Co-Founder & Executive Producer
Executive Production
Studio Operations
Investment Track Record
Production Leadership
JA
Jacob Abul
Development Head, New Frontiers
Development Strategy
Field Production
Podcast & Audio
Content Distribution
Advisory
Patrick Cohen
Strategic Partnerships, Real Estate & Workforce Infrastructure
Capital, workforce development, and strategic partnerships across the KijiK ecosystem.
Ahmed Nazari
Real Estate & Institutional Capital Liaison
Real estate strategy, institutional capital, and strategic development.
Eric Madrid
AI Systems Architect & Systems Integration Specialist
AI systems, large-scale production integration, and immersive experience technology.
Mike Ginzburg
Corporate Counsel & Strategic Transactions Advisor
Corporate strategy, legal structure, and strategic transactions across the KijiK ecosystem.
Yanatha Desouvre
Community Engagement & Academic Outreach
Community engagement, education strategy, and academic outreach across the ecosystem.

This team does not represent a plan to build something. It represents the activation of something already built. Every discipline here has been tested inside the ecosystem for years.

Get in Touch

Building the Future
of Creative
Destinations

We welcome conversations with developers, investors, community leaders, educational institutions, government partners, and organizations aligned with our vision for destination-centered creative ecosystems.

Development Partnerships
Investment Inquiries
Community & Government Relations
Media & Press
innovate@kijikmultimedia.com