Getting Started with Video Production

The list below explores the 25 top production companies in 2024. Although Lemonlight is a production company, we’ve included many other organizations that we’re proud to share the production space with. To prevent any conflict of interest, the list below is presented in no particular order. We believe all 25 companies represent the best of what the industry has to offer, and we’d love for you to explore each company’s work as you assess your project needs.

Why You Should Hire a Video Production Company 

Why do you need a production partner in the first place? We’re so glad you asked! Professional video production teams bring a ton of expertise to the table. Outsourcing your production makes it possible to tailor your video to your marketing objectives, capitalize on the industry’s best talent and equipment without the up-front sticker costs, speed up project timelines, and generally receive a higher-quality video than you’d create internally.

Working with a team of professionals means you’ll have a dedicated effort to understand your brand’s story and strategically build creative that is aligned with your specific business goals. These individuals should possess the experience and skills to grasp the essence of your brand, capturing its unique voice, values, and message. This involves delving into your company’s background, culture, and target audience to gain a deep understanding of what sets you apart from competitors. This enables them to create compelling visual narratives that resonate with your customers and convey your brand’s story in a way that elicits emotion and engagement.

How to Choose a Video Production Company 

As you review your options, here are a few factors that may be helpful to consider: 

• Video specialties: Many of the companies below specialize in just a few video types or styles. If you’re looking for a doc-style brand video, you likely won’t get the best results from a team that specializes in animated explainer videos. Make sure to consider whether each company has experience in the specific type of video you’re hoping to create.  

• Industry expertise: On a similar note, if your business is in a niche industry, you may want to work with a team that has specific experience in your field. While this factor may not matter as much to common, popular businesses, it can become relevant for industries with complex messaging, lots of jargon or acronyms, or ultra-specific video use cases. When in doubt, ask if a company has sample work within your industry.

• Portfolio samples: The best way to get a sense of each company’s work is to watch a few videos from its portfolio. There’s just no substitute for live, completed work! If you can find an example that’s similar to your desired outcome, you’re on the right track. 

• Reputation: Research the reputation of the video production company by reading client testimonials, online reviews, and seeking recommendations from trusted sources. Positive feedback and a track record of successful projects indicate reliability, professionalism, and customer satisfaction. Conversely, negative reviews or a lack of testimonials may be red flags that warrant further consideration.

• Pricing: Consider your budget and the pricing structure of the production company. While it’s important to find a company that offers competitive rates, avoid making decisions solely based on cost. Instead, focus on the value they provide in terms of expertise, quality, and results. A professional production company may be able to offer different packages or flexible pricing options to accommodate your specific needs.

• Flexibility: Consider the flexibility and adaptability of the production company. Your needs may evolve during the production process, and it’s important to work with a company that can accommodate changes and adjustments along the way. A flexible team can navigate unforeseen challenges, incorporate feedback, and make necessary revisions to ensure the final video meets your expectations.

• Timeline: Discuss the expected timeline for the project and ensure the production company can deliver within your desired timeframe. Timely delivery is crucial, especially if you have specific launch dates or marketing campaigns planned. Inquire about their production process, including pre-production, filming, editing, and post-production, to ensure they can meet your deadlines without compromising quality.

We hope that context helps you interpret the list below, vetting each company’s work to better fit your needs. So, without further ado, here are the top 25 video production agencies of 2024! 

The Top 25 Video Production Agencies of 2024

1) Lemonlight

Founded: 2014

Notable Clients: Amazon, Airbnb, Google, LEGO, Tesla

Pricing: $3,000+

We’ll start with the company we know best: our own. Lemonlight sets the industry standard for performance video production, with on-demand support from ideation through video delivery. The Lemonlight team begins every project with a clear marketing strategy, aligning the video creative with each client’s goals. With over 20,000 videos completed since 2014, our expertise is unmatched for small businesses, enterprise clients, and agency partners alike.

Lemonlight excels in producing doc-style and scripted videos, and our comprehensive range of services—from animated videos to brand videos to testimonial videos—should fit any marketing funnel.  We understand that every brand is unique, and each client video should reflect that client’s unique selling proposition. Our team takes the time to understand your goals, target audience, and brand identity, allowing us to create customized videos that resonate with your specific needs while ensuring your project receives the utmost attention and care.

2) Wyzowl

Founded: 2011

Notable Clients: Capital One, LG, Virgin Atlantic

Pricing: Upon request

Wyzowl has been in the video production business since 2011, and its specialty is animated videos. They’re most well-known for helping clients create animated explainer videos, but they also create animated demo videos, training videos, onboarding videos, and more. If you’re looking for live action videos, they also offer testimonial videos and more traditional doc-style videos, but you may prefer an alternative on the list that primarily works with live content.

3) Thinkmojo

Founded: 2012

Notable Clients: Zendesk, Square, LinkedIn

Pricing: Upon request

Thinkmojo has been producing video content since 2012, and it produces video content for early-stage startups to large companies—and everyone in between. It also operates the site Spectacle, which houses great video content from around the internet for brands and video marketers to get inspired. Thinkmojo doesn’t specialize in any particular type of content, preferring to help brands activate video in whatever capacity makes sense for their goals.

4) Demo Duck

Founded: 2011

Notable Clients: Netflix, Kohl’s, IBM, Dropbox

Pricing: $12,000+

Demo Duck is a video production agency based in Chicago. Its creative team members—the “ducks”—focus on long-term partnerships, digging deep into their client teams to tailor their video content accordingly. Demo Duck may be the right fit for your needs if you’re looking for branding videos, TV spots, explainer videos, customer testimonials, and more. 

What sets Demo Duck apart from other video production companies is their unique approach to storytelling. They believe that every brand has a story to tell, and they work closely with clients to bring their stories to life in a way that is both entertaining and informative.

5) Sandwich Video

Founded: 2009

Notable Clients: Stitch Fix, Slack, TikTok, Facebook

Pricing: $250,000+

Sandwich Video creates commercials and product videos to help companies sell products. It also specializes in AI content, including videos that make AI concepts more accessible to the general public. Sandwich Video’s notable clients include Stitch Fix, Slack, TikTok, and Facebook. 

When the company was founded in 2009, it was intended to be an app development company, but its first promotional video went viral. The Sandwich team pivoted to creating video content for other brands, making product-driven content more memorable for consumers. 

 6) YumYum Videos

Founded: 2010

Notable Clients: Amazon, Google, Walmart, Red Bull

Pricing: $7,000+

Based in Miami and Buenos Aires, YumYum Videos creates custom video content for brands worldwide. The company offers explainer videos, educational videos, commercial videos, internal videos, and other evergreen video content that supports marketing goals. 

YumYum Videos’ expertise lies in creating animated videos that effectively communicate complex ideas in a simple and concise manner. Their animations are visually appealing, incorporating vibrant colors and smooth transitions that capture the attention of the audience.

7) Grumo Media

Founded: 2010

Notable Clients: Microsoft, Walmart, Life360

Pricing: Upon request

Grumo Media specializes in explainer demo videos that help businesses get noticed and acquire new customers. The company is most passionate about helping startups share their stories, which is reflected in its video portfolio. If you’re looking for a video that will position your startup for investors and new customers, they may have the focus you’re looking for.

8) Kasra Design

Founded: 2011

Notable Clients: Visa, HP, Shell, Intel

Pricing: $3,000+

Kasra Design has been creating video content since 2011, with a special focus on visualizing complex topics and technical subjects. With offices in Singapore and Malaysia, Kasra Design serves a global audience with 2D and 3D animations. While some videos are live action, this team is most well-known for its animated explainer videos.

9) Epipheo

Founded: 2009

Notable Clients: Deloitte, Zelle, US Bank, Hertz

Pricing: $15,000+

Epipheo, whose name comes from “epiphany” and “video” put together, is a video production company that specializes in animated explainer videos. It likes to use video content to help viewers spark epiphanies or understand a complex topic or situation for the first time. Its philosophy is simple: consumers won’t buy things they don’t understand, so using video to gain understanding is the perfect way to attract new customers.

10) Flikli

Founded: 2011

Notable Clients: Walmart, Oracle, Panasonic

Pricing: Upon request

Flikli creates animated explainer videos for a global client base. Whether you’re hoping to amplify your brand, showcase your product or service, or demystify ideas, its animated explainer videos are tailored to your goals. 

In addition to “standard” explainer videos, Flikli also offers corporate video animation (for internal training and brand messaging) and typography animation that leans on the power of words and type.

11) Studio B Films

Founded: 1992

Notable Clients: Grammarly, Facebook, Adobe

Pricing: Upon request

Studio B Films is a San Francisco-based video production company that creates web commercials, event sizzle videos, corporate media communications content, and more. Given its diverse portfolio that spans various industries and sectors, Studio B Films has successfully collaborated with numerous renowned brands and organizations. They have a knack for capturing the essence of a story and bringing it to life through powerful visuals and impactful narratives.

With experience dating back to 1992, Studio B Films views itself as an in-house partner to its clients. If you need live event coverage anywhere in the US, this team can also accommodate your live video needs.

12) Brandefy

Founded: 2011

Notable Clients: UCLA, Lexus, Livestrong

Pricing: Upon request

Brandefy produces TV commercials, web content, and animated videos for clients worldwide. The Brandefy team has been working with large and small clients since 2011, helping brands tell their unique stories.

Their approach to video production is rooted in a collaborative process. They work closely with clients to understand their unique objectives and target audience, ensuring that each video aligns seamlessly with the brand’s identity and messaging. Whether it’s a corporate video, promotional content, or social media campaigns, Brandefy’s expertise lies in translating complex ideas into visually stunning and memorable videos.

 13) Sparkhouse

Founded: 2009

Notable Clients: YouTube, GMC, Forever 21

Pricing: $10,000 – $50,000

Sparkhouse is an “edgy” video marketing agency with a focus on video strategy. For 20 years, the Sparkhouse team has created product videos, brand videos, animations, and more. Aside from the final video itself, Sparkhouse prides itself on its enjoyable client experience.

If you’re looking for a video production company that isn’t scared to push boundaries instead of going with what’s worked historically, consider Sparkhouse. Their team of innovative minds are ready to make “killer” video content, as they like to call it.

14) Explain Ninja

Founded: 2015

Notable Clients: ZoomInfo, Armanino, Pipedrive

Pricing: Upon request

Explain Ninja is focused on animated explainer videos that maximize prospect engagement and drive ROI. It was established as a subsidiary of Fireart Studio, a boutique software development company based in Warsaw. Its animated video content helps its customers create a more interesting and robust online presence, on their own websites and beyond.

15) Skeleton

Founded: 2004

Notable Clients: BDO, NHS

Pricing: Upon request

Skeleton is a full-service video production agency that loathes the idea of average results. They claim to offer “beautiful creative forged from strategic insights,” and most often work with clients in tech, retail, and B2B brands. The company houses video strategy, production, and marketing under one roof, applying a data-driven lens to the entire process. Skeleton serves clients on five continents, with offices in the UK and New York City.

16) Picturelab

Founded: 2009

Notable Clients: Gong, Mint, Samsung

Pricing: Upon request

Picturelab began as the creative division of Transvideo Studios, a Silicon Valley production company that serviced tech giants and startups. Today, the whole company operates as Picturelab, creating high-quality commercials, explainers, brand videos, and more. Whether you’re looking for a dramatic, inspirational, funny, or straightforward video tone, the Picturelab team delivers.

17) DemoFlick

Founded: 2010

Notable Clients: Office Depot, FICO, Boston Scientific

Pricing: $5,000+

DemoFlick has created custom explainer videos for hundreds of clients since 2011. It offers a variety of video styles for both B2B and B2C clients, ensuring that messaging is clear no matter what the video needs to convey. If additional vendors are needed throughout the process, the DemoFlick team will handle everything.

18) Simple Story Videos

Founded: 2011

Notable Clients: Coca-Cola, Walmart, Shopify, L’Oreal

Pricing: Upon request

Simple Story Videos creates videos that get to the heart of every brand’s story. With video strategy, production, and distribution services, clients can expect memorable content that will resonate with their audience. Its videos have made clients the heroes of their industries since 2011. Their team of talented professionals works closely with clients to understand their goals and vision, ensuring that every video aligns with the brand’s identity.

19) BuzzMasters

Founded: 2017

Notable Clients: YMCA, Nipissing University

Pricing: Upon request

BuzzMasters is a Canadian video production agency that’s been making feel-good commercials since 2017. The BuzzMasters team creates explainers, brand documentaries, recruitment videos, training videos, and branded entertainment. Its philosophy revolves around growing industry talent, investing in technology, and adhering to strict project guidelines to ensure high-quality work.

20) Breadnbeyond

Founded: 2009 

Notable Clients: PayPal, Nestle, Glassdoor

Pricing: Upon request

Breadnbeyond creates high-quality animated explainer videos for a variety of clients. Its process is built on “the three Cs:” communicate, clear, and concise. The Breadnbeyond team boasts a number of artists who handcraft its client animation videos, creating unique content for each video. If you’re looking for any style of explainer video, they may have what you’re looking for.

 21) Left Productions

Founded: 2012

Notable Clients: Adidas, Nike, Ebay

Pricing: Upon request

Left Productions is a video production company based in Paris, New York, and Los Angeles. Specializing in commercial content, video ads, and music videos, this company works with creative talent across the world to fulfill its video content. It also created right.video, a video search engine to help brands identify their content goals and recognize high-performing creative.

22) Think Branded Media

Founded: 2015

Notable Clients: Patagonia, Volvo, Modelo

Pricing: $20,000+

Think Branded Media is a Dallas-based production company that specializes in branded and experiential content. Its team typically creates unscripted content, framing each story by considering the brand, the message, and the audience simultaneously. If you’re looking for healthcare and cannabis expertise, Think Branded Media also specializes in these niche industries.

23) The Draw Shop

Founded: 2012

Notable Clients: HubSpot, Netflix, Wells Fargo

Pricing: $1,800 – $6,000

The Draw Shop creates impact-driven explainer videos, with a special focus on whiteboard animations and sales videos. With ultra-artistic styles, this company may be the right fit if you have a design-heavy concept in mind. If you’re interested in more comprehensive marketing support, they also offer strategic guidance for your entire video marketing funnel.

24) Wooshii

Founded: 2009

Notable Clients: Booking.com, Bloomberg, Amazon, Google

Pricing: Upon request

Wooshii is a video production agency working with enterprise clients. It offers end-to-end video management for projects, including animation videos, internal communications content, TV spots, and more. Its global team can create video content anywhere and help you manage and measure your video’s results after distribution.

25) QuickFrame

Founded: 2015

Notable Clients: Lyft, Hasbro, Colgate, Square

Pricing: Upon request

QuickFrame is a network of video creators that function like a video production agency. After providing a brief, you’ll be matched with a creative team that creates the content itself. Creators specialize in all kinds of video content and offer quick turnaround times for brands with urgent needs. If you’re more interested in finding the best individuals for every stage of the production process rather than a full-service agency that keeps everything under the same umbrella, give QuickFrame a shot. 

Still Need Help Choosing a Video Production Company?

If you’re still searching for the perfect video production company to bring your vision to life, we can help. As we’ve already mentioned, Lemonlight has proven time and time again our ability to create stunning and impactful videos that capture audiences’ attention. We’re the ideal partner to help you achieve your video goals and drive results for your brand.

Don’t miss the opportunity to discuss your video needs and marketing goals with one of our creative producers. Schedule a call today and let our team of experts guide you on the path to video success.