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Best Documentary Production Companies in California
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We Produce Engaging Videos Around a Marketing Strategy That Delivers Business Results.
LocalEyes produces brand, testimonial, and documentary-style videos, with 100% satisfaction guarantee. An Emmy Award-winning documentary production company with 3,900+ videos produced across tech, healthcare, education, and finance. Clients include Cisco, SurveyMonkey, and Gucci... View Localeyes Video Production portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
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Localeyes Video Production Reviews & Testimonials
Stephanie Solis Content Marketing Manager at BetterCloud5.0★Video Production Review from Stephanie Solis
LocalEyes was instrumental in helping us turn our unknown footage into valuable assets. Their expertise in video production allowed us to effectively utilize our existing materials to support our revenue goals. Highly recommend!
Tiffany Vittetoe Creative Marketing Manager at Blue Sky5.0★Video Marketing Review from Tiffany Vittetoe
LocalEyes Video Production is absolutely awesome to work with! Weve partnered on many projects, and they consistently exceed expectations. Their team is flexible, responsive, and incredibly friendly, making every collaboration seamless and enjoyable. They have an amazing ability to adapt to our needs, ensuring that each project turns out perfectly. We couldnt be happier with the work weve done together! Highly recommend!
Noelle Becker Director of Communications at Harbor Day School5.0★Educational Videos Review from Noelle Becker
Overall, I am very pleased with how our video turned out. They did a wonderful job listening to our needs and making sure they edited the footage to our liking. I highly recommend their services. Education-based videos are fairly specific and they really understood what we wanted to achieve. I would definitely work with them again.
Reviews verified by DesignRush and sourced from the agency's profile View All ReviewsBig Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups
The Bureau of Small Projects implements enterprise-level production to create story-driven brand videos for small businesses, nonprofits, and startups. With 10+ years of experience, the documentary video production company has worked with NBC, Coca-Cola, and the Planetary Society... View The Bureau Of Small Projects portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
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- Branding
- Logo Design
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Web Design
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The Bureau Of Small Projects Reviews & Testimonials
Michael Arnaldo Marketing Specialist at Peninsula Clean Energy5.0★Web Development Review from Michael Arnaldo
We have worked with Bureau of Small Projects as our primary WordPress engineering partner for over three years. They have consistently delivered on technically demanding projects and have been a reliable resource for both development work and ongoing site maintenance.What distinguishes them is the combination of technical capability and operational professionalism. Communication is structured and consistent, scoping is accurate, and the team responds quickly when issues come up. For organizations that need a dependable agency for sophisticated WordPress work, Bureau of Small Projects comes with our strong recommendation.
Whit Garling, PMP Partner Services Manager at Freethink Media5.0★Web Development Review from Whit Garling, PMP
We needed a development partner that was highly capable, willing to work through ambiguity, and could handle the pressure of a fast-paced project with a large scope and extremely complicated stakeholder landscape.BSP delivered on all counts. We could not have asked for a better partner. They truly felt like an extension of our team when things got intense. Always quick to respond to fires, problem solve and offer options, and maintain poise at all times. 10/10 experience!Highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a world class development partner!
Eryn Schnel Yolac owner at Advocate To Educate5.0★Small Business Review from Eryn Schnel Yolac
What an amazing journey this has been! Im incredibly impressed by the results, and I owe it all to David, Camielle, and the fantastic team. The outcome has far surpassed what I imagined, and Im genuinely thrilled. Your commitment and hard work are evident in every detail. Thank you for delivering such exceptional work!
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Founded in 2008, Zaya Production produces interview-style videos and testimonials for social media ads, websites, and brand building. It also offers TV commercials, corporate and promo videos, fashion films, and lifestyle content. Trusted by Nike, Mercedes-Benz, and Johnson & Johnson... View Zaya Production portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 16 Projects Listed
Your Vision, Our Foundation. You Build It. We Sell It.
Nomadigo produces testimonial, case study, and fundraising videos for tech sectors, including SaaS, cybersecurity, and MedTech. Active for 16 years with 300+ videos and $228M in attributed sales and investment, it suits startups seeking story-driven video to raise capital or enter new markets... View Nomadigo portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Event Marketing
- Public Relations
- Video Marketing
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- Palo Alto, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 30 Projects Listed
Experiences, not productions!
Eaglevision’s expertise spans documentaries, corporate storytelling videos, & live event experiences. A multi-award documentary production company with 30+ years of production work, it suits tech & enterprise brands seeking documentary-style production tied to events & campaigns. Trusted by Cisco & IBM... View Eaglevision Productions portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Jose, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 10 Projects Listed
Best in the West Since 1981
Crystal Pyramid Productions brings over 43 years of documentary and broadcast storytelling to corporate, nonprofit, and event brands, including Lockheed Martin, Netflix, and the History Channel. Its award-winning team covers interviews, b-roll, drone footage, and full post-production... View Crystal Pyramid Productions portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Doc Originals, Branded, Animation, TV Production.
Synchronous Pictures specializes in original documentaries and branded docs, with credits including a PBS-streaming feature and a SXSW EDU selection. As proof of expertise, the documentary production company has earned Emmy Nominations, the Telly Awards, and the ISF Awards Presidential Medal... View Synchronous Pictures portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
The Award Winning Video Agency for Educational Institutions.
Filmistas applies 30 years of filmmaking experience to the education sector, covering admissions films, fundraising campaigns, and brand storytelling. With clients like the University of Notre Dame, it's a niche fit for institutions seeking story-driven videos to boost enrollment or donor engagement... View FILMISTAS portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- Simi Valley, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $80/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Creative Animation and Video Production Company
Luminoustudios is a full-service video production company that specializes in docu-style testimonials, crowdfunding videos, and socially-conscious content. Its portfolio includes 150+ videos and clients, like Polaroid, Google, and the Smithsonian Institute... View Luminoustudios portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 15 Projects Listed
Build your brand's success
For the past 10 years, we have helped businesses create their brand presence and achieve their goals. Our process is designed to empower your brand and outfit your business with the marketing tools needed to succeed... View DM The NO portfolioTop Services:
- Advertising
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- Brea, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Reliable Video Production Team
eImage is a trusted provider of marketing, advertising, promotional and documentary videos, catering to corporate and medium-sized businesses... View EIMAGE Video Productions portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A Creative Digital Agency
Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together... View Viewstream portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
Film & Brand Content
We make films that capture your brand's unique spirit, are told in your authentic voice, and emotionally connect with your audience... View Fluid Film, Inc. portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time
Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most... View Geletka+ profileTop Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Product Design
- Package Design
- Mobile App Development
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Where Animation Comes to Life and Your Brand Gets an Animated High-Five!
Inovit specializes in the art of crafting captivating 2D animation. Let's join forces to create videos that not only convey ideas but also educate and promote your brand and values... View Inovit portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Leave Your Mark Through Video
WaveMark Media is a San Diego-based video production company creating story-driven films for nonprofits, healthcare organizations, universities, and mission-driven brands. We help organizations tell the stories that move people to give, trust, and act... View WaveMark Media portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
San Diego's Premier Video Company
New Evolution Video was one of the first online video production companies in the world with a start date of 2007 right after Youtube debuted their online platform to share video content. Now services 10 countries around the globe and over 22 Fortune 1000 company's it's no wonder New Evolution Video is... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Elevating Stories, Igniting Imagination
Adventure Scout Media is a digital media production company nestled in the scenic surroundings of Santa Cruz, CA. Founded by creative storyteller Annemarie Hennes, we bring your one-of-a-kind stories to life through compelling, original, and inspiring visual content... View Adventure Scout Media portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Santa Cruz, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Shadows Become Stories
Alex Farias is a filmmaker and photographer specializing in cinematic storytelling through powerful visuals and emotional narrative. Her work blends atmosphere, mood, and precision to create images and films that leave a lasting impression... View Alex Farias portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Where Stories Take Shape
Breakwater Studios is an Academy Award-winning filmmaking company, recognized twice for its excellence, and a global leader in humanist short-form documentaries... View Breakwater Studios Ltd portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Ideas Made Visible.
Adam Joseph Wells is a San Franciscobased photographer and filmmaker.Trained in architecture at the University of Michigan (13), Wells approaches visual storytelling with a problem-solving mindsetpursuing dynamic, harmonious compositions defined by crisp, guiding lines... View Adam Wells Studio LLC portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $300/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design That Leaves A Mark
Natalie Jasmine Harris is an award-winning Black queer filmmaker from Maryland. Her work focuses on telling stories that explore coming-of-age experiences and reimagine liberation for marginalized communities... View Natalie Jasmine Harris portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Oakland, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Shaping Identities Across Categories and Audiences
Ærial Identity embodies the essence of an organization's core values communicated through every touchpoint, interaction, and exchange. Our services encompass brand strategy, positioning, brand voice development, visual identity creation, web design, and go-to-market activation strategies... View Ærial profileTop Services:
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Market Research
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Santa Clarita, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Tell Your Story Your Way With Professional Video Production Services.
Tell Your Story Your Way With Professional Video Production Services.
Shoot Cut Deliver is a boutique video production company that provides concept to delivery services that build brand awareness. We write, we shoot, we cut, and we deliver high quality videos that wow audiences. Our clients appreciate that we are a team of relatable, creative, and highly skilled industry... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Make Your Idea The Talk Of The Web
Web Design Vibe is a full-service digital agency specializing in custom website design, e-commerce solutions, branding, and SEO strategies that help businesses build a powerful online presence and drive measurable growth... View Web Design Vibe portfolioTop Services:
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $20/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
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 !... View Filma portfolioTop Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Buck Is a Design-Led, Global, Creative Company.
BUCK exists to find creative opportunity in every challenge, not just to think, but to make, and ultimately put extraordinary things into the world that inspire people... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
Vision in Motion.
Welcome to MotionX, where our goal is to create visions and turn them into reality... View Motion portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $120/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Custom Built Websites No Templates.
High-impact. Custom-built. Clean and simple. We're a Webflow-only agency specializing in fully custom websites built from the ground up – no templates, no shortcuts. What sets us apart is our full suite of in-house creative services: professional photography, video production, drone work, and graphic... View PureForm Creative profileTop Services:
- Web Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Web Development
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- Location
- Santa Ana, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Bay Area's #1 Video Production Company
We are a full-service video production company, deeply committed to the art of filmmaking. We collaborate closely with esteemed brands and agencies, carefully overseeing every aspect of production, including the critical post-production stage. It is our unwavering commitment to the finer details that fill... View Farallon Films portfolio | View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Unique Digital Experiences
RedTail Web Design delivers custom web development and design solutions built around your unique goals. Focused on creating engaging digital experiences, we work with entrepreneurs, tech startups, creatives, and a wide range of growing businesses... View RedTail Web Design portfolioTop Services:
- Logo Design
- Web Design
- SEO
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Are Fine Print. We Make Videos.
We are Fine Print, a creative production team. We move at the speed of social. Putting heart into every project, stitch after stitch, curating little details to craft big stories. It's in the fine print... View Fine Print profileTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Helping Businesses Define Their Digital Presence
The digital landscape grows larger every day and we're here to help you find your place within it. From crafting your brand to building your website to managing your tech stack, we'll make sure your digital presence is an asset, not a liability... View Mithril Media profileTop Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Branding
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Chula Vista, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
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... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Branding
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Show more
- Location
- Ventura, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Stories That Inspire Real Results
C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Show more
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Trusted Video, Animation, and Photo Production Experts.
Werehaus is a full-service production company made for marketing teams, agency producers, and iconic brands... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
A Video Production House Making a Difference
Cut Canvas is a San Francisco-based creative agency and video production house that brings business owners' content creation ambitions to life. We specialize in creating stunning visuals, crafting persuasive copy, and strategically utilizing both for maximum ROI through measurable campaigns - from increased... View all reviewsTop Services:
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Video Production
- Show more
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $149/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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