THE KITCHEN CELEBRATES 25 YEARS DRIVING GLOBAL LANGUAGE EXCELLENCE
LOOKING AHEAD, THE KITCHEN PLANS CONTINUED DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION, INCLUDING A NEW LOS ANGELES STUDIO AND LANGUAGE HUB DESIGNED TO SUPPORT MAJOR STUDIOS AND GLOBAL DISTRIBUTORS. THE WEST COAST FACILITY IS EXPECTED TO BE OPERATIONAL BY Q3 OF THIS YEAR.
The Kitchen, the entertainment industry’s only Emmy Award–winning language localization studio, is celebrating its 25th year as a global language service provider, recognizing its team, clients, and partners for their continued support and enthusiasm.
Founded in 2001 in Miami Beach, The Kitchen—together with its former parent company, TM Systems—first gained industry recognition by earning two Primetime Emmy® Awards for its end-to-end language software suite, which covered translation, dubbing, subtitling, and quality control. While the original software has since evolved into more advanced systems, these early Emmy wins immediately positioned The Kitchen at the forefront of the global localization industry. The company later also received the National Association of Broadcasters’ AIM Award for Achievement in Media.
Originally a three-person operation, The Kitchen has grown into a five-floor, state-of-the-art facility in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, featuring 17 dubbing suites and supported by a global network of linguists, voice talent, and production specialists. Its clients include NBCUniversal, Paramount, Discovery, ITV, BBC, Hallmark, FOX, Sony, and ZDF.
International expansion began with the launch of The Kitchen EMEA in 2015, followed by a Madrid-based language hub and playout center in 2023, enabling near 24/7 global service coverage. In 2024, the company established a Board of Global Influencers/Ambassadors to provide international industry insight. The Kitchen London serves as the company’s European sales hub under the leadership of Director of Global Sales Liz Clarke, a seasoned industry professional.
The Kitchen’s leadership team includes Ken Lorber, CEO and Co-Founder; Deeny Kaplan, Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder; Eutdel Garcia, VP of Technology and Facilities; Max Wynen, VP of Global Operations; and Chief Strategy Advisor Josh Pine. Together, they represent more than 150 years of combined industry experience.
Looking ahead, The Kitchen plans continued domestic and international expansion, including a new Los Angeles studio and language hub designed to support major studios and global distributors. The West Coast facility is expected to be operational by Q3 of this year.
Ken Lorber, Founding Partner, President, and CEO celebrated the milestone:"We’re proud to reach this milestone and grateful to everyone who has been part of our journey. The industry continues to evolve, and so do we,” Lorber added. “Our focus remains on delivering innovative solutions that meet our clients’ changing needs, powered by proven, cutting-edge technology. Our clients rely on us to help guide them—whether it’s knowing when to make the next move or when to integrate new technologies. That’s the value of a trusted, long-term language partner," expressed.