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Best California Video Production Agency Rankings

145 Companies-Rankings updated: August 23, 2026

We evaluate every agency on DesignRush according to expertise credentials and client satisfaction ratings. Some placements are sponsored.

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  • Ways & Means

    Creative Studio Built For Collaboration

    Ways & Means is an independent creative studio built around collaboration. The studio partners with brands, agencies, and cultural institutions to develop and produce creative content across advertising, music videos, television, and feature films...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • PAPATON Studio

    Animation Excellence

    We are PAPATON animation studio. We're all about animation and character design...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Vendetta Entertainment

    We Are a Full-Service Creative Production Company Based in Los Angeles, CA With Global Reach.

    Vendetta boasts an extensive portfolio of work including but not limited to – commercials, narrative, digital content, music videos and photography. We have worked with top brands and companies both domestic and international...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • Alchemy MediaWorks

    We Are a Full-Service Multimedia Production House Offering a Wide Range of Solutions.

    We are a full-service multimedia production house offering a wide range of solutions, including filming and editing, still photography, podcast production and story development...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Filma

    Create Video Globally

    Filma aims to help you create any type of videos, from anywhere in the world. We provide a seamless video production experience for businesses, connecting filmmakers and brands globally. For more information, contact us today and bring your videos to the next level !...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Zap Media Services

    Video for Maximum Impact.

    Zap Media Services offers animation, motion graphics, and video editing services to SAAS companies, entrepreneurs, and non-profit organizations. Zap Media Services can collaborate with you to create instructional videos, product videos, orientation videos, and more when you need to use video to communicate...

    Location
    Salinas, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.1 4.1 (9)

  • Kontent Films

    Production With Creativity. Creativity With Production.

    Kontent Films is one of San Francisco's longest-established and best-known production companies. Our work incites thought and action. Whether for creative or production, Kontent brings together the best-in-class talent for our clients. We are the original CoLab...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • MVP Media

    Your Video Production Partner for Growth

    MVP Media - Innovative Video Production based in Fresno, CA. We create commercials, corporate video, real estate video, event video, narrative films, and more...

    Location
    Fresno, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • ATOM63

    Design Driven Technology Innovations

    ATOM63 is the creative studio of You Zhang, a motion designer, CG artist, and design technologist. Founded in 2016, the agency delivers cutting-edge motion graphics, 3D visualization, and brand system design combining artistic direction with code to produce immersive digital experiences. You Zhang has worked...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Hitchhiker Pictures

    Crafting Stories, Capturing Worlds

    Hitchhiker Pictures is an established production company with more than a decade of expertise in documentaries, commercials, and live events. We specialize in creating top-notch content, handling projects of all scales with flexibility and adaptability. We place a strong emphasis on the power of storytelling...

    Location
    Ventura, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
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  • Leeward Productions

    Telling Meaningful Stories for Brands Big and Small.

    Welcome to Leeward Productions! We are a production company which is creating digital content...

    Location
    Carlsbad, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Kinette

    Full-service Animation Agency

    A boutique animation and narrative design studio built on a foundation of elite industry experience. We bridge the gap between major studio precision and independent creative spirit...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Chromatic Digital Cinema

    Media That Drives Growth And Visibility

    We are a video production company that works alongside in-house marketing teams to plan and execute video projects that are clear, efficient, and easy to manage. We offer corporate video production, commercial video production, and event video production...

    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Voxel Micro Video Labs

    Built By Experienced Creators With A Strategic Framework

    We are a video podcast studio specializing in micro videos that help local founders and entrepreneurs win local online authority that helps them find qualified clients...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Meatloaf Studios

    Serving Up Stories.

    Meatloaf Studios is a small creative agency specializing in video production. We believe great stories come from true collaboration. We listen closely, adapt quickly, and treat every project as a partnership, not a transaction. From concept to final cut, we bring craft and care to every frame, and we and we...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • Inward Studio

    Be Unmistakable.

    Inward Studio, rooted in the creative vibes of Los Angeles, specializes in transforming brands with a fusion of strategic insight and artistic flair. Founded in 2020, our globally remote team crafts custom digital solutions, from compelling brand identities to innovative web designs and targeted marketing...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • Blue Giant

    Crafting Stories That Leave a Mark

    Blue Giant is a full-service production and creative agency based in Los Angeles, specializing in commercial, short, documentary, TV, and digital media content. Known for delivering powerful visuals and compelling storytelling, the agency supports brands, studios, and clients in amplifying their message...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Yegane Moghaddam

    Crafting Modern Brands With Purpose

    Yegane Yegane Studio is an independent creative studio known for its clean visual aesthetics and strategic design approach. The agency combines branding, art direction, web design, and storytelling to help brands establish a refined and memorable digital presence. Their portfolio reflects a modern...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Wastrel Society

    Creative Minds are Connected

    At Wastrel Society, we excel at transforming unconventional ideas into measurable success. Our journey has been marked by a profound understanding of the synergy between marketing, production, music & culture, and technology...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Tendo Communications

    Let's Create Exceptional Content Together

    Tendo is an end-to-end B2B content agency that specializes in planning, creating, and optimizing integrated content experiences to help businesses achieve their toughest goals. With a team of experienced strategists and creatives, we excel in translating unique brand values into engaging stories that connect...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Cybertegic

    Data Driven & Result Focused Digital Marketing Consultants

    Cybertegic is a Google certified digital marketing and web design agency located in Los Angeles delivering multi-channel digital marketing strategies for small and mid-size companies. We have successful track records in curating profitable marketing strategies that will grow your business online...

    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)
    5.0 5.0 (20)

  • MINIM

    A Video Bureau for the Visionary

    MINIM is a Video Production Agency for the new age of creative visual content...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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  • Capitola Media

    Video Production San Francisco

    Capitola Media is a full-service San Francisco video production company working with a wide variety of clients...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (29)

  • Marmonaut

    Your creative partner for invisible video production with your in-house team or studio

    Marmonaut is a video production company run by experts in the fields of storytelling, design and animation. We work closely with companies, startups and studios. Let us spring your business forward with world-class video content...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $50/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • TVGla

    Performance Creative with Brand Appeal

    TVGla IS A DIGITAL-FIRST PERFORMANCE CREATIVE AGENCYWe work with leading brands who need a partner capable of producing and managing high-touch, high-volume performance creative in rapidly moving environments...

    Location
    Culver City, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    4.8 4.8 (6)

  • CineCrown Video Productions

    Brand Your Story.

    Providing Video Production and Music Marketing Services. CineStory CineCrown is the hub of all creative talented people meet. We do video production, brand consultant, photography, brand design and web design. We help small business to create the voice in the noisy marketing to be heard. Let's brand your...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • PICTURESTART

    An Independent Media Production Company

    PICTURESTART is an independent media company that makes ‘Discovery of Voice’ content for worldwide engagement across all platforms. PICTURESTART is supported by a unique network of relationships with the industry’s top partners in their respective categories...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $1000/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Atomic Productions

    A Full Service Film Production Company Driven by Customer Service & Creativity

    Atomic Productions is a San Francisco Bay Area video production company. We work on a variety of projects that serve as effective video marketing tools for our diverse range of clients. We like to think of ourselves as problem solvers. Clients contact us looking for new ways to capture the public's attention...

    Location
    Oakland, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.8 4.8 (8)

  • NFX

    Exceptional Visual Storytelling

    We believe creating something of true significance starts with seeing things others do not...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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    5.0 5.0 (4)

  • Black Canvas™

    Innovation in Motion.

    Black Canvas is an award-winning and Emmy® nominated production company, animation studio and editorial house based in Los Angeles, CA...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Generikal Design

    Cinematographe. Filmmaker Storyteller

    We are a full-service media production company and creative agency. The demand became so great that in 2015, he left his job to work on Generikal full time. The team and projects have grown since then, but Chris founding ethics of original thought, disciplined work ethic, and total commitment to client...

    Location
    Truckee, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Dorian Media Group

    Dorian Media Group Is a Creative Agency & Production Company.

    Dorian Media Group is a creative agency & production company focused on brand development, content creation, and online marketing...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (20)

  • Design Musketeer LLC

    Creative Design Solutions for Entrepreneurs and Their Businesses

    Design Musketeer LLC is a full-service graphic design agency, providing a spectrum of services encompassing logo creation to website development. Distinguished by their emphasis on precision, punctuality, and cost-effectiveness, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality, customized design solutions that...

    Location
    Hayward, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $15/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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  • Rowlbertos Media

    Video Production to Beef Up Your Brand.

    Commercials, company culture videos, product videos, animation, aerial and beyond! When it comes to engaging, eye catching and impactful content, we are your go-to video production company. Let Rowlbertos Media spice up your video campaign today...

    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Someplace

    Where Clients And Makers Dream Again

    Someplace is a creative agency founded by two former Global CCOs and a Global Media Director who led Nikes global business for more than 17 years. The company focuses on creating game-changing creativity for the modern media world, producing work across different formats and scales through collaboration and...

    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Square Lightning Communications and Design

    Look good. Sound good. Do good.

    Square Lightning operates as a comprehensive consultancy, offering full-service solutions in graphic design, communications, and editorial expertise. Ranging from branding initiatives to video production, social media campaigns to impactful reports, we partner with businesses, nonprofits, educators, and...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.2 4.2 (1)

  • The Werehaus

    Trusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.

    Werehaus is a full-service production company made for marketing teams, agency producers, and iconic brands...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    5.0 5.0 (8)

  • Rocketwheel

    Video Production for Enterprises

    We create custom Live action, 3D and 2D video for large teams and small businesses alike...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.5 4.5 (35)

  • Colorblast Films

    Let's Make Your Brand Awesome. Design Led. Full Service. Brand & Creative Studio.

    We are a Creative Agency based out of Hollywood. Unlike other film companies in Los Angeles, we’re not some huge corporation concerned with rules and red tape. Rather, we enjoy working closely with YOU– our client– to cut to the chase and create meaningful content together...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • 365 Holiday Videos

    Turn Daily Holidays Into Branded Video Moments

    Leveraging unique and trending holidays to create engaging videos for brands and businesses. Start the celebration and share a fun and trending holiday video with your followers today!...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • 10 Plus Brand, Inc

    Stand For Something.

    We build and market brands to raise their bottom line and influence. We develop and manage business brands for B2B services, VC-backed startups, and companies seeking to reposition their brands. We rebrand private equity portfolio companies post M&A for new owners' visions & brand-personas. We also build...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • 175 Productions

    Cinematic Video Production & Digital Content Agency In California

    175 Productions is a California-based video production company creating cinematic content for brands, events, and organizations. We deliver end-to-end production services including filming, editing, and digital content strategy to help clients tell compelling stories and grow their online presence...

    Location
    Sacramento, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Push Collaborative

    Animated Explainer Videos That Drive Results

    We are a New York based explainer video production company that specializes in producing engaging & cost effective video solutions such as Explainer Videos, Product Demo Videos and Live-action Videos...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $75/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (3)

  • MediaOne Studios - DIgiPowers

    Creating Meaningful Messages

    MediaOne Studios creates a collaborative and environment to produce quality meaningful messages for our clients at our place or yours. Two studios fully set with cameras, lighting, control room and audio to allow for reliable quality productions and distribution via broadcast, internet and OTT...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (5)

  • Lucid Theory

    Creative Impact

    At Lucid Theory, we're more than an agency; we're your ally in crafting compelling narratives and making a positive difference in the world through our actions. Let's collaborate to create impact that transcends business boundaries...

    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • Blue Ocean Productions

    We Create Videos That Bring Your Stories, Ideas and Brands to Life!

    Blue Ocean Productions is a full-service video production company that provides professional video production services for B2B. We can shoot in a studio, in the field, using drones from the air and underwater with underwater cameras. Contact us for a free consultation to design the video you need...

    Location
    Ventura, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (60)

  • Fire Starter Studios

    Ignite Your Content

    Fire Starter Studios is the ONLY independent studio in the country to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy in our documentary category. Then, we did it twice! Animation, video production and virtual/augmented reality...

    Location
    Santa Clarita, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Feld

    Fully Integrated Advertising Agency and Production Company Driven by Accountability.

    More than an agency, Feld Advertising is an integrated creative marketing partner constantly generating ideas to increase sales and maximize return on advertising investment. We design and produce campaigns in a variety of media...

    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
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    2.8 2.8 (4)

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