CORE COLLECTIve
MATTHEW FORD | PRODUCTION
Matthew Ford is a seasoned experience architect with over fifteen years of expertise managing multi-million-dollar projects for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Before launching his latest venture—Collab Experiential, a boutique agency specializing in brand experience and hospitality consulting, Matthew founded and led OA Experiential, growing it into a multi-million-dollar company within just two years.
At OA, he produced award-winning activations and immersive experiences for clients including NBC Universal, FOX, FX, Hulu, Harley-Davidson, Red Bull, Adidas, Sony, and Hyatt. His portfolio includes large-scale cultural moments such as Cartoon Network’s takeover of Atlantis in the Bahamas, HGTV’s holiday experiences across the U.S., a Super Bowl music festival with DirecTV, and the grand re-opening of The Forum in Los Angeles.
Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, Matthew is focused on building meaningful experiences at the intersection of wellness, hospitality, and culture. Through Collab, he brings together high-impact production and thoughtful design to create immersive brand moments and vibrant community spaces.
GABRIEL ALBIN | CREATIVE
Gabe is an immersive entertainment innovator and creative strategist with 20 years of expertise leading clients and teams to create ground-breaking and award-winning experiences that captivate audiences. Gabe has collaborated with widely recognized brands and Fortune 100 companies including Walt Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon, Meta, NBC Universal, DoorDash, Walgreens, IBM, and the NFL.
Founded by Gabriel Albin, RÊV IMMERSIVE is an experience design studio creating what's next in branded entertainment. We collaborate with clients to design riveting experiences that are engaging and memorable through bold ideas, emerging technologies, and immersive storytelling. And we know how to get results, having worked with some of the biggest brands across industries. Focused on trendsetting and ROI-driven design, we leverage a unique approach that can be tailored to any project or scope for a seamless client experience. From tech-forward interactivity to artful environments, we’re well-equipped to deliver captivating moments to audiences, leaving positive lasting impressions.
ZAC HARTOG | FABRICATION
Whether it be a super cool special event, a 3+ acre film studio, a beautiful piece of custom furniture or a Wonka infused candy factory...We put 1000% into it and we are true believers that any successful project requires an amazing team.
We are groundbreaking creative designers and production gurus recognized for our highly conceptual and visually stunning special event experiences. We specialize in “Out of the Box” concepts, designs and productions. Our backgrounds and strengths come from 30+ years of production & design experience in the film & television and special event industries where we focus on every single detail large and small, and we believe the smallest details are the elements that make the biggest impact.