Top 100 Directing Services
May 2022Looking for a top directing company?
Production companies plan, organize, and execute creative work in the performing arts, film, television, radio, and other video mediums. For example, video production companies may specialize in both filming and directing. Directors are responsible for directing, which entails leading the creative planning and execution of a video or other creative work.
When looking for a video production company, ask about the team's experience with directing. If your in-house team does not have a vision for the video yet, it may benefit you to find an agency that can both film, cast, and direct your video.
That's why we've created this list of the best directing services for you to review. Read through company descriptions, former clients, and notable projects to find the best fit for your business. (And, if you want personalized recommendations, tell us about your project.)
List of the Best Directing Companies
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1
- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Severna Park, MD
Founded in 2012, Early Light Media is a media production company that offers video production services to their enterprise, mid-market, and small business clients in the advertising and marketing industry. Their 10 employees are based out of Baltimore, Md.
Clients
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Johns Hopkins
- D.C. United
Industries
Notable Project
Early Light Media produced two videos featuring a report on e-cigarettes and tobacco-related disparities for a public health school. The goal was to present the research in a more visually appealing format.
"They were open-minded, professional, and willing to work on a tight timeline."
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2
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Chicago, IL
Bottle Rocket Media is a video content agency headquartered in Chicago. They were founded in 2011, and their team of 9 employees provide video production and AR/VR development to their small, mid market, and enterprise clients.
Clients
- Basis Technologies
- United Airlines
- Kenmore
- Kimberly Clark
Notable Project
Bottle Rocket Media produced five product videos for a healthcare software company. They used the client’s script while handling the animation, editing, and voice-over.
"Their team took our in-house concepts and pushed them in more engaging directions."
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3
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New York, NY
A video animation and production company based in London, Shoot You Video & Animation Production was founded in 2000. Their team of over 50 employees operates out of additional offices in New York City and Amsterdam, serving primarily midmarket businesses across a range of industries. Additional services include digital marketing and content marketing.
Clients
- J.P. Morgan
- European Commission
- BBC Studioworks
- Intel
Industries
Notable Project
Shoot You produced four videos for an ADHD awareness campaign, and they filmed a patient as the subject. Two videos would be used internally and the other two were for Facebook and LinkedIn campaigns.
"They bent over backwards to put things on schedule and ensure we had everything we needed."
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4
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Atlanta, GA
The DVI Group is a strategic video communications agency that has been in business for over 21 years. Company capabilities include live-action filming, 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, instructional design, static banners, and print campaigns. The DVI Group also uses the latest technologies and new insights to re-imagine what business video looks like. This means they can also offer interactive video, personalized video, sales enablement, and all production and post-production services critical to every type of content required.
Clients
- Home Depot
- AT&T
- Mercedes-Benz USA
- APTOS
Industries
Notable Project
An Air Force command was looking to upgrade their outdated technology and produce current training videos, so they hired The DVI Group for their video production and web development and design services.
"The DVI Group was outstanding to work with from beginning to end."
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5
- $1,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- L'viv, Ukraine
Blue Carrot is an animation production studio based in Lviv, Ukraine, founded in 2014. Its 6 employees provide video production for small business clients in the advertising & marketing and A&E industries.
Clients
- Takeda
- United Nations
- Kampgrounds of America
- DNB
Industries
Notable Project
Blue Carrot was hired by an international manufacturer for their video production services. They led the production of a two-minute, 3D video featuring the client's services and products.
"They worked in a timely and professional manner, and we got the end result that we wanted."
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6
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Toronto, Canada
Signature Video Group is a video production company and content agency based in Toronto, Canada. This company was founded in 2009 and has three employees. Services provided by Signature Video Group include video production and content marketing.
Clients
- Autodesk
- Microsoft
- Boston Pizza
- Intel
Industries
Notable Project
A tourism agency hired Signature Video Group to provide video production. They created a series of videos to demonstrate available career opportunities within the hospitality and tourism industry as a whole.
"They were communicative throughout the process and were on the ball with everything they did."
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7
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Baltimore, MD
Storyfarm is a motion pictures and film production company that is located in Baltimore. Founded in 2009, Storyfarm's team of 15 employees has nearly a decade of experience in video production. The firm primarily works with small, midsize, and enterprise B2C and B2B businesses.
Industries
Notable Project
Storyfarm provides video production services for a commercial bakery. Their team has produced three commercials featuring the partner's cake bite brand for social media, television, and online viewership.
“Storyfarm is very easy and fun to work with.”
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8
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Theory Films is a video production company based in London, United Kingdom. Founded in 2009, this company has two employees. Services offered by Theory Films include video production and broadcast video.
Clients
- Heineken
- Jeep
- Maisto Toys
Industries
Notable Project
Theory Films has provided video production services for numerous projects, ranging from product help videos and marketing shorts to interviews with key internal stakeholders. They've also supported VR videos.
"The Theory Films team really listens and seems to understand intuitively exactly what we are looking for each time."
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9
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Ferndale, MI
M-1 Studios is a full-service video communications agency located in Ferndale, Mich. Founded in 2008, M-1 Studios' team of 16 employees provides video production for mid-market and enterprise clients.
Clients
- Amsted Automotive
- Ameritrust
- Belle Tire
- Biolife Solutions
Industries
Notable Project
An engineering company engaged M-1 Studios to create a promotional product video. The team shot an on-site video and applied post-production adjustments based on the client's brand guidelines and feedback.
"M-1 Studios was a collaborative and productive partner — they met our budget and exceeded our timeline expectations."
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10
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Sofia, Bulgaria
Chase A Cloud is an animation and video production company based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2008, this company has 30+ employees. Services offered by Chase A Cloud include video production and broadcast video for companies of all sizes.
Clients
- LEGO
- National Geographic
- Nat Geo Kids
- Mattel
Industries
Notable Project
As a pressing deadline approaches, a creative production agency hired Chase a cloud to develop an animated film on short notice. The vendor's creativity and enthusiasm drew the client to them.
"I was very happy with the enthusiasm in making sure the content was well-polished despite the tight deadlines."
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11
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Walnut, CA
VeracityColab is a video agency located in Newport Beach, Calif. Founded in 2008, VeracityColab's team has over a decade of experience in video strategy and execution. The firm primarily works with mid-market and enterprise clients from the consumer products, business services, and healthcare industries.
Clients
- simplehuman
- Intuit
- Microsoft
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
Industries
Notable Project
VeracityColab created product videos for a retail manufacturer. They wanted to create a fun and interesting way to inform their users about their offering and how it can help them.
"We really enjoyed working with them, they were always a breath of fresh air."
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12
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Pittsburgh, PA
Covalent is a video production company located in Pittsburgh and Berlin. Founded in 2012, they have between two and nine employees specializing in creating unique and impactful stories for small, midmarket, and global companies, usually in education, finance, and healthcare. Services include video production, experiential marketing, VR, and drones.
Clients
- Rosetta Stone
- GoDaddy
- TechStars
- 412 Food Rescue
Industries
Notable Project
Covalent came on during pre-production and concepting for the on-location shoot of a documentary-style video and shorter 60-second long social media clips. They also handled all editing and post-production.
"Covalent was able to take my concept and run with it while also staying true to my creative vision."
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13
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Lake Forest, CA
Sparkhouse produces marketing and advertising videos from its headquarters in Irvine, Calif. – just outside Los Angeles – and a second office in Del Mar, Calif. The 13-person team uses its video production expertise to design and develop videos for products, branding, websites, television, and social media. They were founded in 2009.
Clients
- First American Title
- Nekter Juice Bar
- Jacuzzi Inc.
- Youtube
Industries
Notable Project
Sparkhouse creates 20-second animated and vertical video(iOS/Android) videos for a financial institution. They collaborate on all stages of production, including design and typography.
"We proposed a quick turnaround time and they were eager to jump at the challenge."
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14
- $1,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Inglewood, CA
Lemonlight is a video productions agency headquartered in Marina Del Ray, Calif. It also has offices in Miami, New York City, Chicago, San Diego, and Austin, Texas. Its team of 39 employees specializes in video production, content marketing, and broadcast video. It was founded in 2010 and works mostly with mid-market firms.
Clients
- Lemonlight works with brands of all sizes. Notable clients include Hyatt
- Audi
- Accenture
- Uber
Industries
Notable Project
Lemonlight was hired by a software development company for their video production services. Their main task was to lead the production of two promotional videos highlighting the client's key services.
"We were very satisfied with how smooth the whole process was."
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15
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Chicago, IL
Umault is a B2B video ad agency based in Chicago. Founded in 2010, Umault exclusively specializes in video marketing services for mid-sized and larger businesses. Services include creative development, video production, and distribution.
Clients
- Dell Technologies
- MassMutual
- Fresenius Kabi
- James Hardie
Industries
Notable Project
Umault has produced overview videos for the tech alliance department of a major professional services organization. The team handles everything from scriptwriting to voiceover talent scouting.
“It's clear that the Umault team puts a lot of thought into their work before they deliver it.”
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16
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Brooklyn, NY
Prosper Digital TV is a full-service video production and marketing company of 8 members that's based in Brooklyn. Since 2012, they have provided video production, advertising, and broadcast video for mid-market firms, as well as both small and large businesses. Prosper Digital TV works primarily in the fields of advertising, business services, and education.
Clients
- Amalgamated Bank
Industries
Notable Project
After collaborating with the client on the script, Prosper Digital TV produced prerecorded videos for an event. It includes interviews and montages. Then, they also filmed and livestreamed the event itself.
"The quality of their work was fantastic. Our internal team really noticed how professional the videos were."
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17
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Sofia, Bulgaria
HandPlayed Productions is a Bulgaria-based production company that specializes in pre-production, production, post-production, commercials, films, music videos, creative direction, concept development, and casting. Founded in 2015 and with a team of fewer than 10 employees, HandPlayed Productions helps clients tell meaningful stories that attract customers, drive sales, and generate traffic.
Clients
- LIDL
- Devin
- WWF
- Telenor
Industries
Notable Project
A holding company partnered with handplayed to produce a 32-second commercial. After helping with the script, storyboard, and casting, the team managed the entire production to postproduction process.
"They made things happen. They were not afraid to tell us when an idea wasn’t great."
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18
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Irvine, CA
The Corporate Film Guys is a video production company based in Lake Forest, Calif. The company, founded in 1990, has a team of less than ten that provides video production services to enterprise and mid-market companies in the consumer products & services, financial services, IT, manufacturing, and medical industries.
Clients
- Astronics
- Avery Products
- Beckman Coulter
- California Bank & Trust
Industries
Notable Project
The Corporate Film Guys has produced an explainer video aiming to automate meetings and shed light on the product offerings of an equipment provider. They've compiled clippings and generated animated solutions.
"The Corporate Film Guys is a supportive team that delivers quality work at a reasonable price."
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19
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Quite Frankly Productions is a London, United Kingdom-based video production company. The small team specializes in video production and was established in [node:field_pp_year_founded:value].
Clients
- Omega
- Tabasco
- Unilever
- Diageo
Industries
Notable Project
Quite Frankly Productions produced a video sting for a CPG company to highlight their digital transformation journey. They created the brief and narrative and revised them until all stakeholders were satisfied.
"They were an incredible partner and super open to all the changes and feedback."
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20
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Geronimo Boy Film is a London-based studio founded in 2017 with fewer than 10 members. They specialize in video production solutions for small businesses in the fields of advertising, arts, and health care.
Clients
- Toyota
- Shiseido
- Johnson's
- Cath Kidson
Industries
Notable Project
Geronimo Boy Film supports film production for third-party music and commercial clients. This has involved talent networking and crew building in projects ranging from a music video to an orchestra commercial.
"I'm impressed by their original and bold approach to creative work and their cost-saving ability."
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21
- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Dallas, TX
DHD Films is a small video production company. Founded in 2000, the firm is in Dallas, Texas. Their services include video production and event marketing & planning.
Industries
Notable Project
An interior construction company hired DHD Films to create a brand video. They collaborated on preproduction while the team took on the on-site filming, interviews, and final video, audio, and graphics editing.
"DHD Films delivered a final product that was better than what we expected, especially on a technical level."
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22
- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Castle Rock, CO
Snowy Peak Entertainment is a Colorado-based video production company. They were founded in 2009 and have a team of 5 employees that specializes in video production for clients of all sizes in the media, entertainment, and IT industries.
Clients
- Oracle
- MasterCard
- Symantec
- TuffShed
Industries
Notable Project
Snowy Peak produces many videos for a consulting agency. These projects include short-form promotional videos and long-form marketing videos for a variety of end clients.
"They have an extremely creative team that can push the visuals to exceptional levels."
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23
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Doleep Studios is a video production company located in Dubai. Founded in 2007, they have since expanded their team to 32 employees. They provide many services to their clients, including advertising, branding, and market strategy.
Clients
- Amazon
- Rotana
- FLIR
- ADNOC
Industries
Notable Project
A tile and grout restoration and protection company hired Doleep Studios for video production. The team primarily worked on brand activation videos and social media marketing.
"The speed of their delivery was impressive."
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24
- $25,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Lehi, UT
Chamber Media, a content marketing company, was founded in 2014. The company specializes in content marketing, marketing strategy, public relations, social media marketing, and more and has a small team.
Clients
- Nordic Track
- Mr. Cool
- Fabletics
Industries
Notable Project
A manufacturing company hired Chamber Media to provide advertising and video production. They learned the client's requirements and provided ideas to go through production and digital advertising processes.
"We’ve noticed success in the videos they made for us."
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25
- Undisclosed
- 2 - 9 employees
- Los Angeles, CA
Pluck. is a video agency headquartered in Los Angeles, with an additional office in New York City. Their team of around 5 employees provides video production, advertising, and broadcast video services.
Clients
- CapitalOne
- MassMutual
- Mastercard
- Indiegogo
Industries
Notable Project
An athlete community platform wanted to produce a commercial that clearly described their products and services. They hired PluckStudio after listening to the vendor's process and witnessing their quality.
"Patrick was extremely open to our input, and was an overall pleasure to work with!"
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26
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Warszawa, Poland
Established in 2009, Black Rabbit is a video production agency. The small Warszawa, Poland-based team focuses on video production, advertising, and broadcast video.
Clients
- Trend Micro
- Discovery / TVN
- Dr Oetker
- Aldi
Industries
Notable Project
Black Rabbit produced a marketing video for a global cybersecurity company. They discussed the concept with the client, created the storyboard, wrote the script, and worked on the video production.
"The team was organized, easy to communicate with, quick to respond, and always delivered on time."
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27
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Milano, Italy
ORBIS Production is a full-cycle creative production studio based in Milan with offices in Vienna and Ljubljana, Slovenia. The studio, founded in 2009, has more than 50 employees and provides video production, advertising, and broadcast video services to midmarket and other-sized companies in various industries that include advertising & marketing, arts & entertainment, and real estate.
Clients
- AstraZeneca
- Alibaba
- Christian Dior Couture
- Unilever
Industries
Notable Project
ORBIS Production led a live broadcast of an international film festival's annual event. They organized and ran the live broadcast using the client's platform.
"We were very impressed with their skills and qualifications."
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28
- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- New York, NY
Flow Production and Post is a TV commercial and video production company that has offices in New York and Philadelphia. Founded in 1998, this team of fewer than 10 focus primarily on commercials and high-end corporate videos. The team offers a variety of video editing services, including motion graphics, visual effects, color grading, and music editing.
Clients
- Mercedes Benz
- Denny's
- ESPN
- Comcast
Notable Project
Flow Production and Post used raw footage from an upcoming television show to produce a series of ad trailers. They also handled music and post-production.
“They had such strong expertise that I felt comfortable giving them any kind of assignment.”
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29
- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Lambda Films is a video production and animation agency with bases in London, Cambridge & Norwich.
Founded in 2009, the company is a full-service production company, with an in-house team providing ideation, scripting, video and animation production and editing services. Lambda serves mid to high-level clients and brands across all sectors, producing promotional videos, brand films, documentaries and explainer animations.
Clients
- Nintendo
- Woolmark
- Lotus
- Gemfields
Industries
Notable Project
Lambda Films produced three explainer videos for an aromatherapy manufacturer. They handled all aspects of production, from scripting to editing. They used animation and live-action interviews for the videos.
"Lambda was on the ball and had clever ideas. They produced top-quality work which we are happy to use and share."
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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Brooklyn, NY
No Frames is a video production agency established in [node:field_pp_year_founded:value]. The small Brooklyn, New York-based team offers video production, broadcast video, corporate photography, and social media marketing.
Industries
Notable Project
No Frames helps a global creative production agency with video production. After discussing the client’s budget and needs, they've ideated accordingly, made a quotation, and managed the production processes.
"They're intelligent, kind, and super assertive."
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