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.

Best California Explainer Video Companies

76 Companies - Rankings updated: August 23, 2026

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  • Convert Views

    We Create Video Ads That Convert.

    We Create Video Ads That Convert.

    We specialize in crafting high-converting direct response video ads tailored for social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Feel Good Video

    We Create Transformative Experiences

    We Create Transformative Experiences

    Offering Video Production Services. Feelgoodvideo always exceeds clients' expectations. We create brand communications videos, TV commercials, 360-degree, corporate, and startup videos. Our work starts with concept development, it involves storyboarding, casting, and location scouting and ends with filming...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    Location
    Palo Alto, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Video Jeeves

    Turning Concepts into Visual Stories, Swiftly and Creatively!

    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
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  • Square Lightning Communications and Design

    Look good. Sound good. Do good.

    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...

    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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    4.2 4.2 (1)

  • BX Films

    Built To Tell the Stories of People & Brands Moving the World Forward

    Built To Tell the Stories of People & Brands Moving the World Forward

    We’re a San Francisco video production company, built to tell the stories of people and brands moving the world forward...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (12)

  • Inovit

    Where Animation Comes to Life and Your Brand Gets an Animated High-Five!

    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...

    Top 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
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    4.7 4.7 (25)

  • Bomba Creative

    Creative Production Services for Global Brands

    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
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  • 7 Hills Productions

    Videos Made With Purpose

    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
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.9 4.9 (17)

  • TADApix Animated Marketing

    TADAPIX AI STUDIO

    TADAPIX AI STUDIO

    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
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  • Luma Creative

    Designing Brands That Light the Way

    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
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    5.0 5.0 (80)

  • QLO Agency

    Strategies, Branding and Digital Products for Companies Who Are Ready for Changes.

    Strategies, Branding and Digital Products for Companies Who Are Ready for Changes.

    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
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  • Shoot Cut Deliver Video Production

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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    4.8 4.8 (22)

  • Push Collaborative

    Animated Explainer Videos That Drive Results

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    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)

  • Wastrel Society

    Creative Minds are Connected

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

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

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    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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  • Rocketwheel

    Video Production for Enterprises

    Video Production for Enterprises

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

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Branding
    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)

  • LiveUP Media - Bay Area Video Production Company

    The Boom Is Right Now

    The Boom Is Right Now

    Bay Area, San Francisco video production company creating 60-second animated company films and explainer videos for advanced manufacturing, defence, aerospace and deep tech startups...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $450/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Leading Edge Media

    Tailored video and content production that helps you achieve your goals!

    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
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    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (20)

  • Sparkhouse

    Reliable Production. Clear Process. Smooth Execution.

    Reliable Production. Clear Process. Smooth Execution.

    Sparkhouse is an Orange County-based video marketing, advertising, and video production company, fusing expertise in the art of filmmaking with an intuitive grasp of the digital world...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Costa Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.9 4.9 (137)

  • IT STARTS! Media

    Creating Videos That Boost Businesses.

    Creating Videos That Boost Businesses.

    IT STARTS! Media is a full-service video production agency focused on marketing, offering end-to-end solutions from initial brainstorming through to the finished product...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Studio B Films

    Where Your Brand's Stories Come to Life

    Where Your Brand's Stories Come to Life

    Studio B Films, your go-to for award-winning training video production and branded video production, is more than a video production company we're a creative agency. Our talented team of writers, designers, animators, editors, and filmmakers are united by a shared love for storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Berkeley, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.6 4.6 (11)

  • 365 Holiday Videos

    Turn Daily Holidays Into Branded Video Moments

    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!...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $100/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
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  • Toy Robot Media

    A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

    A Content Creation Agency Focused on Delivering Your Message as Enjoyably as Possible.

    Toy Robot Media is a multidisciplinary design and animation studio specializing in visual communication tailored for large audiences. We excel in crafting impactful visual narratives that engage and captivate viewers on a broad scale...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Pasadena, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $160/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    4.2 4.2 (5)

  • Chromatic Digital Cinema

    Media That Drives Growth And Visibility

    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...

    Top Services:

    • 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)

  • Mithril Media

    Helping Businesses Define Their Digital Presence

    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...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Branding
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Chula Vista, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Idealis Creative

    The agency for creative clients. Offering conceptual design and technical precision.

    The agency for creative clients. Offering conceptual design and technical precision.

    At Idealis Creative, we are a woman-led creative agency with a global presence in New York, Los Angeles, and Sydney. Our approach is grounded in evidence-based design. We craft solutions that bring our clients their ideal outcomes...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • VR/AR
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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