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Best Santa Monica Video Production Agency Rankings

12 Companies - Rankings updated: June 30, 2026

DesignRush assesses agencies using expertise standards and verified client experiences to help you make better decisions. Certain agencies have paid placements.

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  • Visual Storytelling & Animation Studio

    Visual Storytelling & Animation Studio

    A US motion graphics company and animation agency that provides visual storytelling, artistic direction, and animation, with numerous creative productions and emblematic films behind them. As a renowned industry leader, their dedicated team meets client expectations within budgetary constraints and project  [... view FEVR profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Motion Graphics
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Storytelling In Every Dimension

    Storytelling In Every Dimension

    Nexus Studios is a globally recognized creative studio specializing in film, animation, experience design, and immersive storytelling. The studio brings together directors, artists, technologists, producers, and designers to create award-winning work across entertainment, music, sports, and branded  [... view Nexus Studios profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branded Video
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creating Joy And Discovery

    Creating Joy And Discovery

    Illumination is a leading animation studio founded by Chris Meledandri in 2007, known for creating globally successful family entertainment franchises including Despicable Me, Minions, Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, The Grinch, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The studio has produced some of the  [... view Illumination Entertainment profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Corporate Video
    • Motion Graphics
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Hollywood Storytelling. Creative Ideas. Lasting Impact.

    Hollywood Storytelling. Creative Ideas. Lasting Impact.

    Panay Films is a full-service film production company and creative agency that develops compelling stories across film, television, branded content, and advertising. By combining cinematic storytelling with strategic creative thinking, the agency delivers visually engaging content that helps brands connect  [... view Panay Films profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Corporate Video
    • Branded Video
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Coloring the World, One Story at a Time

    Coloring the World, One Story at a Time

    SplashPR Agency is a full-service PR and Digital Marketing Agency also specialized in events, headquartered in Los Angeles. We cater our services to artists, fashion designers, food & wine retailers, lifestyle-oriented companies, cosmetics, hospitality establishments, nonprofit organizations & corporationsB2B  [... view SplashPR Agency profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Creative Content From a Different Point of View

    Creative Content From a Different Point of View

    Lightwork Agency is an production creative agency based out of Los Angeles, California. With the perfect balance of artistry, experiences and culture, Lightwork effectively delivers content that elevates emotion and reconnects brands with their core audience.  [... view Lightwork Creative profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Corporate Video
    • 3D Animation
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • We Believe in Doing Good. And That Includes Our Work.

    We Believe in Doing Good. And That Includes Our Work.

    DixonCo is a wonder woman owned boutique creative design and production agency that believes in a tailored approach to suit your needs.  [... view DixonCo profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • 3D Animation
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Kelowna SEO, Website Design, Logo Design, Branding and Google Partner Marketing Agency

    Kelowna SEO, Website Design, Logo Design, Branding and Google Partner Marketing Agency

    Kelowna SEO, Website Design, Logo Design, Branding and Google Partner Marketing Agency that is built to help our clients grow and get leads. We love what we do and want to show you how our passion can help your company growOur vision is to be the best and most badass marketing agency in the world.  [... view Hiilite profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Advertising
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Foundational Truth: Brand Is Strategy

    The Foundational Truth: Brand Is Strategy

    Noble Digital is a SantaMonicabased digital marketing and video production agency founded in 2012. With a team of roughly 1050 specialists, the firm blends analytics, strategy, design, and high-quality video to help mid-market and enterprise clients grow their brands and customer bases.  [... view Noble Digital profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Create Electricity.

    Create Electricity.

    Electric collective was born by creators at the forefront of the media revolution. We create for the BOLD. Our team and resources have successfully created 1,000s of pieces of content, that have driven millions in sales. Send us any project and well electrify it.  [... view Electric Collective profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Social Media Marketing
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Dare to be Different with Us

    Dare to be Different with Us

    Outlier Creative Agency empowers the legal industry with innovative and impactful marketing solutions while providing premium client service and delivering world-class work.  [... view Outlier profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Impactful & Engaging Videos

    Impactful & Engaging Videos

    Flightless is a video production agency. Born in an era of new platforms and shrinking budgets, Flightless combines the resources of a creative agency, production studio, and post house to handle every part of the production process. Flightless leverages its extensive resources to deliver impactful and  [... view Flightless profile ]

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

About The Author and Expert Reviewer

Jelena Relić has hundreds of top-ranking articles and a lifestyle & culture magazine she calls The MAN. She gained valuable content and SEO experience working at Digital Circle and Neil Sahota, which she now uses to deliver top-quality B2B content at DesignRush, particularly in the creative industry.

Branko Dimitrijević is a multifaceted creative and a recipient of 33 design awards. Throughout his 12-year career, he has delivered over 165 web design projects, showcasing his expertise in website optimization, UI/UX design, logo design, and video animation. He is now dedicating his talent and skills to being one of the creative geniuses at DesignRush.