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Anacapa Productions
Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.Anacapa Productions is a premier, full-service creative agency specializing in commercial, film production, and branding, situated in the heart of Los Angeles. Driven by our passion for weaving captivating narratives and creating powerful, emotive visuals, we pride ourselves on resonating with diverse...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Media Buying
- Advertising
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- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 10 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
Welcome to CS Designs and Marketing. Fresno and Clovis's Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO & Web Design & Video Production as well as The Leading Website Designer in the Central Valley and Beyond!CS Website Design helps Central Valley business owners and local marketing teams improve the...
Top Services:
- Web Design
- Web Development
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Fresno, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $60/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
What a Story is a premium global video production and creative strategy agency founded in 2015...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Walnut Creek, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 9 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
Horizon Studios is a brand film and video production studio in San Francisco and Los Angeles, built for AI, SaaS, and deeptech companies. We turn complex products into clear stories through motion graphics, hybrid launch videos, and live-action film. Our work has driven millions of views with zero ad spend...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- 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
Noble Digital is a director-led campaign creative and commercial video studio, founded in 2012 by Allen Martinez, a commercial director handpicked by Quentin Tarantino to direct through A Band Apart, with work in MoMA's permanent collection...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- Branding
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Santa Monica, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
At Hollywood Web Studio, we combine creative design, modern technology and strategic marketing to create websites and digital experiences...
Top Services:
- Digital Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Design Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Motion Bloc creates animation for brands and physical screens. Based in Los Angeles, the studio produces 3D product films, brand motion and LED content for billboards, trade show booths, stages and retail displays. Project teams range from one to five people, with independent specialists brought in for each...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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