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  • Creativity with a focus onresults.

    At Kemotion Lab, we pride ourselves on being more than just a "GENERALIST AGENCY" without a defined focus. Instead, we prioritize creativity infused with tangible results to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Sorocaba, Brazil
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $5000/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Uncommonsense Applied.

    Greysell is a premier advertising agency in Mumbai, renowned for crafting compelling brand narratives that resonate with audiences. With over 25 years of experience, they specialize in creating unique brand identities, strategic campaigns, and innovative marketing solutions across various platforms. Their...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Mumbai, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • Get It Right.

    We are a premium digital marketing agency providing 360 degree marketing for ambitious brands looking to take over the world stage. Our services render discovery, strategy, design, development, and launch and growth...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Media Buying
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Lagos, Nigeria
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Achieving the Unachievable.

    We create and manage the world's most iconic brands. Brand and product agency that delivers heroic work and legendary clients. DECOSTA has worked with clients in a wide range of industries including entertainment, consumer goods, technology, energy, finance, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • Transformative Strategy And Creative Consultancy

    We transform market challenges into brand and revenue opportunities, driving meaningful change in our clients' businesses through strategy, brand development, creativity and storytelling...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Celebration, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • A creative ecosystem for real world brands.

    Dirt is a global creative studio building for the deeply invested, the sick start-ups and the cool giants...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • UI/UX Design
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Sydney, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
  • Helping you create branded content that sparks engagement

    We are the ones you call when you need an extra pair of hands to help you build the narrative based content that your team can't handle on their own, or if you don't have a team at all...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Orient, Orchestrate, Optimize

    Ozone Media Group is a Nashville-based creative agency that excels in storytelling, video production, and creative strategy. Some of our notable clients include Hasbro, Walmart, CMAs, and Dan Post Boots. We primarily engage with people who are having a problem marketing themselves online through authentic...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Nashville, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Accelerate Your Business Growth with BRK!

    BRK is a Charlotte-based full-service agency specializing in branding, video production, web design, lead generation, social media, digital marketing for B2B + B2C. With over 35 years of experience, BRK delivers strategic, data-driven campaigns that captivate audiences and drive measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $225/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 3D graphics and animation. VR app development for business

    Computer graphics studio ARTPLAY.STUDIO offers graphic content development services: Motion design, 3D graphics and visualisation, interactive multimedia presentations for video walls and touchscreens. VR applications development for business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
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    Location
    Moscow, Russia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Make it Interesting.

    Branding. Interactive. Video. A creative agency built the way you work.Big ideas, a nimble team, and branded content that grabs attention...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • WHEN YOU NEED THE BEST

    We offer experienced professionals for when you need the best.Free estimates & fast response...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Minneapolis, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Custom Solutions, Creative Results

    Unlike one-size-fits-all approaches, we believe in tailoring every package to fit the unique needs of each client. We don't confine ourselves to one niche because your brand is as unique as your fingerprint. Avanti Creativo is where creativity meets results, and where your brand's journey becomes a...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • Most prestigious Animation and Visual Effects studios in Latin America.

    2D & 3D Animation Studio and VFX.Hook Up Animation is a renowned Animation and Visual Effects Studio based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with an extensive international portfolio spanning traditional and digital animation, 3D modeling, and visual effects since 2001. Serving esteemed clients such as Cartoon...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Discover the Power of Branding. Illustrated.

    At CARTEL, we're a design firm fueled by strategic thinking, committed to adding value to every aspect of branding. We view design as a powerful catalyst for driving change, gaining strategic advantage, and fostering cultural significance...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Design Services
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
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    Location
    St. Louis, Missouri
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
  • We Believe in Doing Great Work with Great People.

    Signal Factory is a brand and creative studio blending deep insight, high-end visuals, and creative intuition to build brands that speak volumes. Since 2010, we've closed the gap between strategy and execution, helping global brands move from fragmented messaging to brand systems that scale...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Tulsa, Oklahoma
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • We like to chat with people to learn From their Word.

    At FromWord, we specialize in narrating captivating tales of companies, delving into their identity and the profound impact of their brand. Our strategic methodology, rooted in design thinking and data-driven design, ensures that each story we craft resonates authentically with audiences while driving...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Milan, Italy
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • We Design. Animate. Grow

    Listen, there are a lot of agencies out there. Finding the right team that understands your vision can be confusing and downright overwhelming.This is where we come in. We focus on humanizing the experience and only have one objective, making your vision come to life.We make ourselves available to...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    Vancouver, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Offer Ideas That Dare

    alpstudios is a creative marketing and video production agency focused on helping brands stand out through bold storytelling, high-impact campaigns, and modern digital experiences. Based in Switzerland, the agency specializes in video production, branding, website development, and social media marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Cham, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/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...

    Top 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
  • Strategy, creative, media, and PR under one roof.

    GreenRubino is an independent, integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations agency based in Seattle. For nearly 50 years, we have helped organizations solve complex marketing challenges and build momentum that produces measurable business results...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Seattle, Washington
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $195/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Outright

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Award Winning Creative Agency | Branding. Design. Advertising. Experiences. | Based in DC

    We are Outright, a full-service creative agency that believes in design for good, working at the intersection of consumer brands and nonprofits to make a positive impact on our world. We help brands reach their full potential...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Washington DC, Washington DC
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $190/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    15 Projects Listed
  • We connect brands, people and culture through experiences.

    At Sponsorize, we specialize in crafting culturally rich experiences that resonate with audiences while delivering a strong return on investment. As a leading creative events and experiential marketing agency, we pride ourselves on our ability to create impactful and memorable experiences that drive results...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Event Marketing
    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Geneva, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Our Creative Kicks Ass and Makes Names

    At Jacob Tyler, we deliver creative experiences and marketing strategies that amplify your brands reach, breed customer loyalty and boost your bottom line. Founded in 2000 in San Diego, California, Jacob Tyler is a branding agency and digital marketing agency that helps clients with all of their creative and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Del Mar, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Make the market move.

    Rebellion Group is a full-service brand and marketing agency based in Connecticut. We help organizations understand their markets, clarify their position, strengthen their brands, and create marketing that moves people and drives growth...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • AEO
    • Content Marketing
    • PPC
    • SEO
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    Location
    Cheshire, Connecticut
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
  • Bold People Growing Bold Companies

    Accelity is a strategy-first marketing partner that helps growth-stage companies scale through process-driven, data-powered, creative execution, connecting strategy to measurable performance...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • Good Humans. Great Marketing.

    We're a Portland-based Digital Marketing Agency who put down roots in 2008 with a mission to partner with clients we believe in to build their brand, tell their story, and grow their business...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Portland, Oregon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • What's Next?

    Most agencies play it safe. Nexaris plays it forward. We sit at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and culture, building brands, campaigns, and content engineered to get noticed, and results. If it's predictable, it's not us. We specialize in brand development, creative direction, content creation, and...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
  • The Video, Audio and Events Agency: Engage Your Audience

    We create inspired video content for web, social, and advertising campaigns. We produce high-end corporate events for brand launches, market updates and team-building town halls. From our Dublin recording studio, we master audio for radio commercials, podcasts and audio books, while offering green s...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Web Design
    • Video Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Dublin, Ireland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $165/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • eDesign Interactive

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    An Award-Winning Digital Experience Agency

    eDesign Interactive shoots films, builds 3D animations, and produces motion graphics and illustration videos entirely in-house, embedded within web design and digital campaign projects. The video production company has earned Webby, Davey, W3, Lovie, and AWWWARDS honors in recognition of its work...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Digital Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Morristown, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    45 Projects Listed
  • Seo Agency

    Adapts Media is a Digital First creative marketing agency specializing in curating multi-pronged marketing strategies. Our experts will help you discover the best opportunities and execute campaigns to drive higher ROI for your business. A One-stop shop for all your Marketing needs...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • eCommerce
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    11 Projects Listed
  • Specialist healthcare design agency

    FireBelly creates strategic design solutions that give brand owners & employees genuine pride. You see, its easier to respect, buy and sell a brand you understand. We specialise in branding start-ups; fast and effective design solutions for new companies. We also help established companies refresh and rebrand...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Package Design
    • Show more
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI creative agency in Los Angeles: AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation.

    We're an AI creative agency in Los Angeles producing AI video, social content, websites and marketing automation for brands. Creative direction first...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We bring the spark that lights the fire.

    Were (spark), a full-service production agency with speed, agility, and a collaborative spirit.We help you craft compelling stories people want to hear and deliver them on the right channel, at the right time, to the right person. Getting your brand ready to act when that magic moment strikes that...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
    Beacon, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Outta-this-world-class visuals for brandkind.

    3D motion & visualization services for global brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Build up your audience

    At youstream, excellence in video production and marketing is our foundation for elevating your success. Our dedicated team, comprising skilled videographers, creative copywriters, seasoned editors, and marketing SEO experts, works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure your message resonates with your...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Digital Services
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Zürich, Switzerland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your creative partners

    Our visual design services span an array of areas, including logo design, illustration, street art, wall art, mural art, apparel design, vinyl printing, signage, and much more. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, we guarantee that your project is in good hands...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Print Design
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Parramatta, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • You might consider us idealists, but we are the changemakers.

    ATTIC is a boutique film and commercial creative content production agency. We strategise, visualise, concept, create, and produce all through a cinematic lens. We are a one-stop content production house...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Salzburg, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Revolutionizing Branding.

    We are A Brand-First Branding Agency on an odyssey of weaving visual stories that resonate and inspire through Revolutionary Branding. Harnessing the transformative power of ideas, we craft soulful and revolutionary designs that forge commercially avant-garde identities and brands...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Package Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • Working With Brands to Bring Their Visuals to Life

    Bowen Visuals is a video production company based in London, England. We work with artist and brands to bring their visuals to life...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unveiling the Extraordinary in Every Brand

    NOBRAND Agency specializes in crafting distinctive identities and digital solutions for luxury fashion brands, fine dining restaurants, and exclusive concepts. Our expertise spans across branding and digital design, strategic marketing, and positioning. We create visual stories through refined illustrations...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Athens, Greece
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We Create Killer Videos. That's It.

    Storyflow is a premium video production company based in London and operating globally. We partner with agencies and brands to help them create videos that bridge the gap between what's 'cool' and what 'works'...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Video, Social, Ads All Under One Roof

    MLC Media is a full-service creative and advertising agency based in San Diego. We produce high-impact video content, manage social media strategies, and run performance-driven ad campaigns across Meta, Google, and TikTok. Our founder-led model means clients work directly with senior strategists no handoffs...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • PPC
    • Show more
    Location
    La Mesa, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Don't Market Your Brand. We Tell Your Story.

    Encoded Noire is a full-service creative agency headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. We specialize in brand identity, marketing strategy, and visual content production for clients in consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and cultural organizations. Our work combines studio-level design craft with...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Grand Coteau, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • AI-powered Market Research Agency With Advanced Technology

    Savvy Marketers is a global market research and consumer insights partner with 14+ years of experience. Trusted by J&J, Kimberly-Clark, Bayer, Merck, PepsiCo, Church&Dwight, and JPMorgan Chase. Our AI-powered platform combines biometric research, social listening, proprietary panels, and advanced segmentation...

    Top Services:

    • Market Research
    • Big Data Analytics
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Graphic Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Princeton, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Welcome to Social House. We Make Media Human.

    Social House distinguishes itself by centering on three core competencies: Strategy, Creative Content, and Paid Media. Beyond traditional social media and media buying, the company's approach transcends into cultural dialogue, creating strategies that are both inspiring and measurable...

    Top Services:

    • Content Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • PPC
    • Digital Marketing
    • Media Buying
    • Show more
    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • Blending Art, Design, & Technology

    Shift8 Web offer full end-to-end web services to design, develop, integrate, or revitalize your brand. Our experience within the industry as a web development company allows us to create a concise strategy to help your business grow...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • WordPress Website Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $140/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
  • We find the growth established brands are missing.

    TerraNova360 finds growth that established brands are missing. Often it lives in the diverse and newcomer audiences competitors treat as a side segment and we treat as core to the market. Sometimes it lives in a stalled category, a new geography, or a misread consumer base. Working with CMOs, VPs of...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Graphic Design
    • Public Relations
    • Creative Services
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About VFX Companies

What services do visual effects companies offer?

They provide a wide range of technical and creative services that transform raw footage into immersive visual experiences across film, television shows, commercials, and digital content.

A typical VFX company delivers end-to-end production support, including:

  • CGI and animation: Creating digital characters, environments, and simulations.
  • Compositing: Combining multiple layers of footage into a seamless final shot.
  • Motion capture and tracking: Translating real-world movement into digital assets.
  • Matte painting and environment design: Building large-scale digital worlds.
  • Atmosphere visual effects: Smoke, fire, water, weather, and particle simulations.
  • Motion graphics: Visual elements for commercials, branding, and digital campaigns.
  • Post-production editing and enhancement: Refining shots for consistency and realism.

These services are essential to modern production, as around 80% of top-grossing movies rely heavily on visual effects, and over 3,000 films globally used VFX in 2023 alone, according to Market Growth Reports.

Leading VFX companies go beyond post-production and support the entire creative pipeline:

  • Virtual production: Real-time environments using LED stages and game engines.
  • Previsualization (previz): Planning scenes digitally before filming.
  • Digital doubles and de-aging: Recreating actors or modifying performances.
  • AI-assisted workflows: Speeding up rotoscoping, rendering, and compositing.

The rise of virtual production is particularly significant, with the market projected to grow from $2.9 billion in 2024 to nearly $13 billion by 2034, reflecting how quickly studios are adopting real-time workflows.

How much does it cost to hire a VFX studio?

The price of hiring VFX studios varies widely based on the project scope, complexity, and the level of visual effects required. It can go from $5,000 to $50,000 for independent projects to millions for feature films.

According to various sources, VFX experts price their work based on complexity:

  • Simple effects (cleanup, basic compositing): a few hundred to $1,000 per shot
  • Mid-level work (environment extensions, animation): $2,000-$5,000 per minute
  • High-end shots for a feature film: $10,000-$60,000 per shot
  • Complex blockbuster sequences can exceed $100,000 per shot

The overall cost of hiring visual effects studios depends heavily on the type of content:

  • Commercials and branded content: From $1,000 to $20,000 per minute, depending on complexity.
  • Independent film projects: Often allocate between $5,000 and $25,000 total for VFX work.
  • High-end film and television shows: Visual effects typically account for 20-25% of the total production budget.
  • Blockbuster productions: Entire films can reach budgets of $65 million+, with a significant portion dedicated to VFX. 

What kind of portfolio should these companies have?

A VFX studio’s portfolio should clearly demonstrate technical capability, creative artistry, and the ability to support high-quality storytelling across different formats.

  1. Diverse work across formats and industries
    VFX companies should showcase projects across feature films, television shows, streaming content, high-end commercials, and digital campaigns.
  2. High-quality, realistic visual effects work
    A credible studio should highlight seamless compositing and integration, advanced atmosphere visual effects, photorealistic CGI and animation, and clean breakdowns showing before-and-after shots. VFX studios like Sony Pictures Imageworks and Moving Picture Company are known for delivering large volumes of complex shots. Some productions exceed 2,000 VFX shots per film, demonstrating scale and consistency.
  3. Evidence of innovation and modern workflows 
    A modern portfolio should reflect innovation, including the use of virtual production pipelines, real-time rendering tools, and AI-assisted compositing and automation.
  4. Recognized work and industry credibility 
    Look for indicators of quality, such as credits on major film or television productions, collaborations with well-known companies, and recognition like an Academy Award or related nominations. A VFX agency tied to franchises influenced by George Lucas and Star Wars, for example, has historically set benchmarks for the best visual effects, raising expectations across the industry.
  5. Strong storytelling and creative direction 
    Beyond technical execution, their portfolios should show how visual effects enhance narrative through emotional impact in key scenes, cohesive visual style across sequences, and support for brand messaging in commercials.

What is the process for working with a VFX company?

The process of working with VFX companies includes the following phases:

  • Discovery and project briefing: Define goals, scope, budget, and timelines with the studio, including the type of visual effects, target audience, and deliverables.
  • Concept development and planning: The studio creates initial concepts, references, and previsualizations to align storytelling, style, and technical approach.
  • Bidding and scope approval: Detailed cost estimates are provided based on shot complexity, with clear breakdowns for film, television shows, or commercials.
  • Pre-production setup: Planning for shoot requirements, data capture, and workflows, such as virtual production or integration with special effects.
  • Production collaboration: VFX studios may support on-set supervision to ensure footage is captured correctly for VFX integration.
  • Post-production and execution: VFX artists handle compositing, animation, motion graphics, and atmosphere visual effects, often across multiple review stages.
  • Review and feedback cycles: Iterative approvals ensure quality, with clients reviewing versions and refining details to achieve the best visual effects.
  • Final delivery and optimization: The completed shots are delivered in required formats, optimized for platforms like television, digital, or theatrical release.
  • Data security and archiving: The studio ensures protection of assets and personal information, especially for high-profile or unreleased content. 

What is the difference between visual effects and special effects?

Understanding the difference between visual effects and special effects is essential when planning a production, as each plays a distinct role in creating and executing scenes.

While top VFX companies often combine both approaches, knowing when each is used can help optimize budget, safety, and overall storytelling quality.

AspectVisual effectsSpecial effects
DefinitionDigital effects created in post-production Physical effects created on set during filming 
Creation stageAfter filming During filming 
Techniques
  • CGI, animation
  • Compositing
  • Motion graphics
  • Atmosphere visual effects
  • Explosions
  • Prosthetics
  • Animatronics
  • Practical setups 
Flexibility and safetyHighly flexible, safer for complex scenes Less flexible, can involve physical risk 
Role in productionWidely used across feature film, television shows, and commercials Often combined with VFX to enhance realism