Top 20 Video Production Companies in Bethesda

LAI Video helped an education nonprofit partner recognize educational professionals at an awards ceremony by creating tribute videos for each recipient. The partnership began two years ago and requires producing eight, two-minute videos for the ceremony. To keep the videos unique, LAI Video used its trademark approach to gathering information: They interviewed each award recipient, pieced the information together to create a storyboard, held multiple video shoots, and wove the stories together. They orchestrated a surprise moment to capture each recipient being notified to show the real emotion and impact of the award. It created an unpredictable story with an authentic feel.

"Their project manager will reach out to us months ahead of filming to start intro conversations. LAI is flexible and they always bring new ideas to the table. They’re customer-oriented and do a great job of implementing our insights into the final vision." – Development Manager, Education Nonprofit Partner

Digital Creative Visionaries created a promotional video for a volunteer group that operates as part of an international development organization. The video informs viewers about the group's youth empowerment efforts. After writing a script and finalizaing the story, Digital Creative Visionaries filmed content for the video and provided post-production services. Their efficiency and constant support made for an enjoyable partnership.

"DCV has an infectious energy that carries over into every aspect of their business. Their ability to connect with us on a personal allowed them to deliver high-quality content that met our specific needs. We look forward to working with them again." – Financial Sector Specialist, International Development Institution

Dorst MediaWorks created a documentary that would detail an organization's work alongside the government of Ghana. The team met with the client, developed a brief, and then traveled internationally to film on location. The client praised the final cut of the video and cited improved online metrics.

“First of all, they produced a beautiful video that was very visually appealing–we've posted it with pride on our website and social media channels. We believe that also led to an increase in online traffic and engagement.” — Deputy Chief, International Organization

Breadnbeyond created an explainer video for anti-theft parcel service. The team was open to suggestions and made any necessary changes along the way. The final product was well received and explains the product exceptionally.

“Their workflow was fluid and efficient.” – Founder, Anti-theft Parcel Service

An independent school hired Lemonlight to produce branding videos to show prospective families.  Lemonlight scripted, produced, and gave feedback on the final, 90-second product. The client was so impressed by the video that they have asked the team at Lemonlight to film and create additional content. The client was impressed with the team at Lemonlight's professionalism. 

"We were happy they were really easy to work with. The two onsite crew members that came the day of the shoot were fantastic. They were really considerate and thoughtful but also engaged with the people they were shooting. They knew all the right questions to ask which made everything easy and seamless." – Head of School, Independent School

Henninger Media Services filmed and produced videos for third-party clients of a strategic communications and PR agency. They provided full scale production services, dedicating team members who specialized in camera, light, and sound work to film and capture audio on location. After editing the footage, they delivered final products that satisfied multiple stakeholders and increased engagement for one client.

“Their team is both talented and knowledgeable.” — CEO, Strategic Communications and PR Agency

RaffertyWeiss Media developed a public service announcement video for a public affairs firm. Prior to creating the video, RaffetyWeiss Media worked with the client to develop a strategy. RaffertyWeiss Media then handled the full creation of the video, including directing, producing, editing, and distributing it.

"The product and its quality were superior. Beyond that, they were quite easy to work with, flexible and responsive to our needs. They met all the timelines. In fact, they usually came in before we started to panic." - President and Founder, Government Affairs Firm 

A nonprofit hired Frontiers Animation to create an animated movie that shows the work done by the nonprofit during the lockdown. Frontiers Animation first did research on the work that the nonprofit does and about the premise of the movie. The two-minute movie was shown to other organizations who work for the same advocacy and was later shown to the parents that the nonprofit and related organizations serve. The response from the viewers were mostly positive and the intended message was clearly received. The movie was also posted on social media where it recorded hundreds of views and received hundreds of likes.

"The video beautifully encapsulates the work we’ve done and it’ll have a long-term impact." - Program Lead, Nonprofit 

Social Driver designed and launched a website for a nonprofit organization. Social Driver worked closely with the organization throughout the project, constantly guiding them during the process. The website has received positive feedback from the community.

“They have a very effective in-house approach to project management, which guided us very well through the process of launching the website.” - Former Director of Communications, Nonprofit Organization

TalkingTree Creative was hired by a pharmaceutical company to produce video highlights of a medical conference. TalkingTree sourced all production equipment, crew, studio sets, and lighting, supplied innovative ideas for settings, and shot a series of 20 videos displaying interviews and panels with various experts. Within 24 hours of shooting, TalkingTree was able to edit, produce, and deliver the videos so that the client could distribute them over the next few days.

"Thanks to their videos, we were able to reach a substantial number of external audience members in each respective market...We’ve worked with TalkingTree Creative for a few projects, now, and they’ve only continued to improve and evolve." – Medical Affairs Manager, Pharmaceutical Company

Cyberstorm Digital provided a live video service solution for a public service agency. Cyberstorm Digital handled the live stream of a yearly training summit for the agency. The client considered the summits that involved their partnership with Cyberstorm Digital to be successful.

“They are professionals and they know their business.” – Public Service Agency

DMVproductions worked with this literacy non-profit to assist it with video production to showcase the client's program at an upcoming fundraising event. They created two videos, the first of which was eight minutes long and told three distinct stories, and the second of which consisted mainly of editing. Both videos contributed to the client's fundraising success which saw $500,000 in gifts and pledges.

"It seems like everyone loves the videos they’ve helped us produce." — Development Director, Literacy Nonprofit

ShortKlips produced a video for a global nonprofit. The video showcased the negative impacts of COVID-19 on children under the age of five. The video was showcased in the nonprofit’s webinar of more than 140 people, the highest it’s been since the COVID-19 outbreak.

“I have used… ShortKlips across two organizations and will continue to use them in the months and years to come.

A charity hired Bennett Street Media to produce a promotional video. The client's goal was raise awareness about their upcoming fundraising event. Bennett Street Media used the client's script, coached staff members included in the video, and provided editing and production services. The client noted that the video helped their company break fundraising records compared to previous years. 

"The video helped us raise over $4,000 in 3 hours. During a similar event last year, we raised $1,700 within that same period." - Team Captain, Charity

A mobile app development company hired Essence Studios to produce app videos to generate traffic for its apps in Google Play. The video was to explain how the apps work and why customers should download the apps. The video increased the daily downloads of the apps by 15%-20%.

"Their video quality and on time project delivery impressed us." - CEO, Moblie App Development Company

A candy company hired Outkreate to help them create their education and communication materials for customers and for internal meetings. Outkreate worked with the company's team to create visual materials to illustrate what they do and can do. These visuals became the template for use in documents within the company.

"I never receive cookie cutter work. They seek to understand what we are trying to do and customize their approach." - General Manager, Candy Company

LGND was hired by an Education Nonprofit to develop a digital data story to present the Nonprofit's research to their intended audience. The end product, presented through a social media campaign, was well received by external stakeholders and audiences.

"Their greatest strengths were their creativity that could be translated into actionable steps" - Director of Engagement, Education Nonprofit

Capitol Interactive created an interactive experience to market stamps for the postal service. They built a virtual stamp gallery that enables unique and individual engagements. Their work was viewed by thousands of students in a few days. They were accommodating and great to work with.

“Joey was always available and made sure that we got through the pressure moments.” – CTO, Media Company