California, a global leader in entertainment and technology, is a prime location for explainer video production. Known for its innovation and creative spirit, California hosts events like Adobe MAX, attracting top agencies and talent. Leading agencies in California are at the forefront of video production, providing businesses with cutting-edge solutions to enhance their brand image and storytelling.
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A Marcom Platinum Award winner for digital video creation, BuzzFlick is a video production company specializing in animated explainer videos while also covering 2D, 3D, motion graphics, whiteboard, corporate, SaaS, medical, and training formats. Studios span 9 US cities and Dubai, with 100+ brands served...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 48 Projects Listed
Grazitti Interactive, a global leader in digital innovation, offering AI-driven solutions to drive customer success. We specialize in Salesforce, marketing automation, analytics, and more, partnering with industry giants to deliver results-oriented solutions for clients...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Mountain View, California
- Number of Employees
- 1000 & Up
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Salinas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nanobot Communication is an award winning one-stop scientific communication agency. We provide life science companies with marketing and communication strategies that are efficient, responsive, and centered on delivering a measurable return on investment (ROI)...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $65/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 23 Projects Listed
TADApix is a full-service animation studio specializing in custom animated explainer videos, eLearning modules, and marketing content. With over a decade of experience, we help brands of all sizes from startups to Fortune 500 companies simplify complex ideas and tell powerful stories through 2D, 3D...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Logo Design
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- Location
- Marina del Rey, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $85/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
QLO Agency is a Los Angeles based design and technology studio founded in 2024. The firm delivers branding, UX/UI, web and app design, motion graphics, packaging, and 3D animation. With a lean team of under 50, QLO specializes in crafting bold digital experiences for startups, consumer brands, and global...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
- Design Services
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $110/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Synima is a leading global video production company, delivering award-winning video production and animation solutions. With offices in New York, London, Los Angeles and Amsterdam we proudly serve our diverse clientele across various sectors, including Healthcare, Finance, and IT...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Design Services
- Branding
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 9 Projects Listed
Beacons Point's creative process covers scripting, storyboarding, production, and post-production, with video marketing expertise offered alongside delivery. The video production company has earned Telly, W3, Davey, and Television Academy awards for its corporate video work...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Encinitas, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000

Localeyes Video Production
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.LocalEyes is an Emmy Award-winning video production company that has produced over 3,900 testimonial, brand , product, corporate, explainer, educational, promo, event, animation, and teaser videos for 300+ clients...
Top 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
At OCKHAM, they believe in producing kickass ads without over-complicating things. Its approach is based on the principle that entities should not be multiplied needlessly. It snaps the whip and executes with a smile, prioritizing elegance, efficiency, and razor-sharp accuracy. It believes that epic brands...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Advertising
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 6 Projects Listed
Kasra Design is an award-winning animation company specializing in the production of 2D & 3D explainer videos and advanced motion graphics...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Design Services
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Anaheim, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 11 Projects Listed
OneWorld Communications is a boutique creative media and communications agency headquartered in San Francisco, with a sister office in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1993, the agency specializes in Truth Marketing a methodology that aligns brand messaging with authentic purpose and audience values. Their small...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Public Relations
- Advertising
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
7 Hills Productions is a full service video production company based in Irvine and Los Angeles. We create purposeful brand videos, testimonials, healthcare videos, education videos, event coverage, product videos, and social content for companies across California and nationwide...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Irvine, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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...
Top Services:
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Web Design
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $225/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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