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  • The Bureau Of Small Projects

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    Bureau of Small Projects staffs its video production team exclusively with specialists who have Fortune 500 and big brand experience. The video production agency runs a 7-step process that goes from competitive strategy and scripting through shooting, editing, color grading, and multi-platform delivery...

    Top 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

    The Bureau Of Small Projects Services

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
    • Package Design
    • Web Design
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    • Disney
    • Amazon
    • IBM
    • Canon
    • Forbes
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    The Bureau Of Small Projects Reviews & Testimonials

    • Michael Arnaldo
      Michael Arnaldo Marketing Specialist at Peninsula Clean Energy
      5.0★

      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
      Whit Garling, PMP Partner Services Manager at Freethink Media
      5.0★

      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
      Eryn Schnel Yolac owner at Advocate To Educate
      5.0★

      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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  • Localeyes Video Production

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.

    Emmy-winning B2B video production with dedicated local crews nationwide: strategy-first video

    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

    Localeyes Video Production Services

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile, its website, and other relevant accounts
    • Zapier
    • Amazon
    • Microsoft
    • Coca-Cola
    • Dropbox
    • Cisco
    • Whole Foods
    • Harvard University
    • TikTok
    • USC
    Data sourced from the agency's DesignRush profile

    Localeyes Video Production Reviews & Testimonials

    • Stephanie Solis
      Stephanie Solis Content Marketing Manager at BetterCloud
      5.0★

      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
      Tiffany Vittetoe Creative Marketing Manager at Blue Sky
      5.0★

      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
      Noelle Becker Director of Communications at Harbor Day School
      5.0★

      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.

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  • Video and Photography Production Service in Los Angeles

    Zaya Production is a video production company that covers TV commercials, fashion films, interview-style videos, medical promos, sport and fitness, social media content, and live-stream events for businesses of all sizes. Its clients include Nike, Mercedes-Benz, H&M, Johnson & Johnson, Spotify, and HBO...

    Top 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
  • We Create Videos That Are Effective in Driving Results and Inspiring Your Audiences To Act.

    Picturelab is a comprehensive creative video production company offering a full suite of services. Our diverse portfolio encompasses animation, live action, commercials, explainers, testimonials, product demos, corporate communication, and beyond, showcasing our versatility and expertise in meeting varied...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    Location
    Mountain View, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Marketing, simplified.

    PM Solutions specializes in advertising and content marketing for social media, websites, print, radio, billboards and blogposts. The focus is on brand promotion, SEO, increasing visibility, digital advertising and increasing target engagement...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Public Relations
    • Design Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $65/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • One-stop scientific communication agency

    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
  • Cultivate your B2B Brand

    Founded in 1997, BayCreative is a San Francisco based B2B marketing, branding, and digital agency. With a compact team of fewer than 50 professionals, the firm acts as a full-service marketing department in a box for tech companies, offering integrated creative strategy, content, web, video, and campaign...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • We Build Innovative Technology.

    Applications and platforms proudly built here in the USA. We have assisted some of the most prominent global brands operating in complex and heavily regulated sectors in successfully launching software solutions that underpin their go-to-market strategy, ensuring a world-class customer experience...

    Top Services:

    • Software Development
    • Mobile App Development
    • UI/UX Design
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Irvine, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    14 Projects Listed
  • Premium Global Video Production and Creative Strategy Agency

    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
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Creative Agency San Diego, California

    Creative Agency In San Diego, California. The visionary owner, Daniel Travers, has over two decades of expertise that includes digital marketing, website design, and video production. He has collaborated with renowned companies such as iHeartMedia, Lexus, iTan Sun Spray Spa, Dermacare and more...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $135/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 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
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Turning Concepts into Visual Stories, Swiftly and Creatively!

    Video Jeeves is a top-notch video animation company, headquartered in California. Our animation portfolio offers quality animation services with 100% bespoke, high-quality 2D and 3D animations...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    Location
    Fremont, California
    Number of Employees
    100 - 249
    Average Hourly Rate
    $40/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Creative Production Services for Global Brands

    We are a video production company based in San Francisco, California with over a decade of experience in creative services, post-production and project management...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Videos Made With Purpose

    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
  • Designing Brands That Light the Way

    Luma Creative, a San Francisco-based video production company, specializes in crafting captivating visual narratives. With a dedicated team of professionals, we excel in creating high-quality videos tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. From concept to execution, we are committed to exceeding...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
  • 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...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • The Foundational Truth: Brand Is Strategy

    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
    • Show more
    Location
    Santa Monica, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Tailored video and content production that helps you achieve your goals!

    Leading Edge Media is San Diego's premiere production company. We specialize in corporate videography & photography, content production, and event coverage...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Event Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Meta Campaigns & Video Creative, Handled Together.

    Knowlify Studio makes handmade animated explainer videos for companies. Done-for-you. Fast. Each video has a job: launch, onboard, sell, train, or cut support questions. You bring the goal. We handle script, animation, voiceover, and delivery. Then we stay on as your video team...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • PPC
    • Creative Services
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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