Top 100 Directing Services
August 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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- $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
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Bottle Rocket Media produced a video to explain a data analytics company's new product. Their service included brainstorming, script development, editing, and full production.
"I definitely always knew I could rely on our feedback being heard and quickly incorporated and discussed."
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2
- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 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
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Shoot You has assisted an investment management company with production. They’ve helped record videos remotely for the website and LinkedIn posts and provided advice on how to launch a podcast.
“They’ve pushed our branding and communications a step further.”
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3
- 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
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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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4
- $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
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Signature Video Group produced two videos, a live-action video and a custom animated video, for a SaaS platform to improve brand awareness. They did the scriptwriting, storyboarding, editing, and audio mixing.
"Signature Video Group really immersed themselves in our project to create stronger, more cohesive video scripts."
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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
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Blue Carrot headed a video production venture to help a SaaS firm. They produced a video presentation showcasing the client's various products. The video was used for sales pitches and demos.
"They worked really hard to make us happy and deliver a good product."
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- $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
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The DVI Group produced an 11-minute safety training video for a construction firm. They were in charge of filming, editing, and post-producing the video, including recording the voiceover and adding subtitles.
“They were as invested in the success and perfection of the project as we were.”
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- $5,000+
- 50 - 249 employees
- Chicago, IL
BluBlu Studios is a design-driven, award-winning animation production company that was founded in 2014. Their team of 30 specializes in animation, video production, commercials and explainer videos. They work with companies of all sizes in the US, Canada, Asia, Europe and Australia. Headquarted in Warsaw, Poland. Represented in the UK, Scandinavia, Japan, Germany, Austria, and Singapore.
Clients
- The New York Times
- Singapore Airlines
- Amex
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BluBlu Studios produced a video for a banking platform. The video explains the intricacies of its mission in an easily-digestible manner, focusing on the problems that exist and how this platform will solve them.
"BluBlu Studios is one of those companies that 'get it'."
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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Columbia, MD
5:00 Films & Media is a video-focused creative agency headquartered in Columbia, Md. Founded in 2004, they are an 8-person company that primarily does video production, but also does some broadcast video and web design. Their clients are mostly in the non-profit industry.
Clients
- 3BL Media
- Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
- America’s Charities
- Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
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5:00 Films & Media produced a video for a renewable energy nonprofit’s 20th-anniversary event. They used 20 years’ worth of archival footage and decided on the final video’s narrative arc with the client.
“5:00 Films & Media’s project management was fantastic; they were on the ball all the time.”
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- $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
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VeracityColab produced an animated video for a collaboration software company. The video was used to introduce the firm to any audience that might not have heard or seen them before.
“The team did an incredible job.”
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10
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- San Rafael, CA
Zero One Digital Media is an entertainment company based in San Rafael, California that was founded in 2012. Their team of around five employees works with mostly enterprise companies, as well as some mid-market businesses, in the advertising, media, and arts industries.
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Zero One Digital Media provides end-to-end video production services for a media company. They’ve helped the client conduct and film 400–500 interviews using different studios and multiple camera angles.
“Zero One’s attention to detail distinguishes them from other providers.”
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- $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
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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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- $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
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Lemonlight produced a recruitment video for a building materials supplier's website and other hiring sites. They gathered and highlighted interviews about employees' working experiences.
"The product's quality and communication from the team were impressive."
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- $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
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A neuroperformance company hired Sparkhouse to produce 15 golf training videos ranging from two to eight minutes. They've worked on the voice-over scripts, on-screen visual outlines, and post-production.
"Sparkhouse was able to quickly learn our design preferences."
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- $25,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Montreal, Canada
Toast Studio is a digital strategy agency that is headquartered in Montreal with a second location in Toronto. They were founded in 2001 and their team of 30 specializes in content marketing, social media marketing, and video production.
Clients
- Bombardier
- Radio-Canada/CBC
- National Bank of Canada
- Hydro-Quebec
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A public media broadcaster hired Toast Studio to develop and produce a reality TV-inspired web series. The team was in charge of storytelling, budget management, language translation, and video post-production.
"They had strong expertise when it came to storytelling, conceptualizing, and budget management."
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15
- $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
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M-1 Studios produced telehealth videos for an internet access nonprofit. They used the client's script and voiceover and handled shooting, editing, and ad hoc logistics.
"Everything was done in a timely manner."
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- $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
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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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17
- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Los Angeles, CA
Luminoustudios is a production company based in Los Angeles with a second location on the opposite coast in New York City. The agency was founded in 2015 and maintains a team of 4 specialists. Luminoustudios is entirely dedicated to providing full-service video production.
Clients
- Polaroid
- StoryCorps
- The Smithsonian Institute
- Fiverr
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Luminoustudios Inc. managed the entire production process for an event company's marketing video, including preparation, post-production, and multiple rounds of revisions. They had one day to film.
"They have an impressively creative eye for storytelling. They understood our vision well."
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- $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.
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Storyfarm produced promotional videos for an ice cream company's transition to being an employee-owned firm. One of the purposes of the videos was to spark excitement at the transfer of ownership virtual event.
"The music, background, transition — there was never a person that watched our videos that didn’t say it was great."
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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- San Francisco, CA
BT Studio is a small video production company. The San Francisco, California-based company was launched in 2015. Their team offers video production and corporate photography.
Clients
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- Conde Nast
- Webflow
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BT Studio is a long-standing partner of a photo and video production company, supporting video-focused projects of all sizes. They've recently managed an extensive photoshoot in LA and created video content.
"They talk things through and follow up with a proposal that meets our discussed needs."
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- $5,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded in 2014, Slate and Mortar Ltd is a small video production agency. Their services include video production, broadcast video, and social media marketing. The company is in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Slate and Mortar Ltd produced a series of short videos for a communications company. They sourced locations, logistics, and casting and set a delivery timeline.
"They were consistently quick at responding to requests, met deadlines, and handled everything for me."
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21
- $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
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A business intelligence company hired handplayed to create an animated video for a newly created product. The team created long and short versions of the video. They also handled scripting and voiceover tasks.
"Their management style was flexible, and they were experts."
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- $10,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- London, United Kingdom
Quite Frankly Productions is a small video production company. Founded in 2007, the team provides video production, broadcast video, and corporate photography. The company is in London, United Kingdom; New York, New York and Bengaluru, India.Clients
- Omega
- Tabasco
- Unilever
- Diageo
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Quite Frankly Productions delivered an animated video that introduced topics of discussion for a board of directors meeting. They handled storyboarding, scriptwriting, and all other aspects of production.
"They were also excellent at responding to our priorities in a genuine way."
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23
- $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
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A government agency hired Prosper Digital TV to produce a video that would attract members of the communities served by Family Enrichment Centers. They supervised the editing and interpreting requirements.
"They stayed on top of deadlines, produced estimates, and advocated for ways to support the editing."
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24
- 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
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PluckStudio created an associate appreciation video for a marketing consultant. They had time and channel descriptions with a goal to engage viewers into an end-client's service.
"Pluck delivered the result we were looking for and was a delight to work with in the process."
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25
- $25,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Walnut Creek, CA
BX Films is a concept-to-consumer video agency based in Walnut Creek, Calif. founded in 2010. With a team of 12 professionals, they offer assistance in video production to clients from startups to enterprises, with a focus on advertising and marketing. They produce various video types, including commercial videos, brand videos, and explainers.
Clients
- LARQ
- Stall Mates
- Cystereo
- Cisco Meraki
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BX Films developed two TV commercials from start to finish, including creative concepting, scriptwriting, live filming, and post-production. Deliverables included eight film cuts of differing lengths.
"The communication was warm and desired to understand what we wanted."
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26
- $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
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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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- $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
- ASUS
- Accenture
- Discovery / TVN
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Black Rabbit produced a web series for a cybersecurity company. They helped design a potential story arc and collaborated on storyboarding, scriptwriting, casting, and location scouting.
"Feedback was a very organic, bi-directional, and inclusive process."
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28
- $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
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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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- $5,000+
- 10 - 49 employees
- Lisboa, Portugal
Moonbow is a video production agency established in 2021. The firm provides video production and has a small team. The firm is located in Lisbon, Portugal.
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Moonbow Studio produces 90-second, 2D animations featuring the health benefits of a nutraceutical company's raw materials. The team creates each storyboard based on the client’s script.
"Their creative flair and dedication to getting the animation and storytelling style right are impressive."
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- $10,000+
- 2 - 9 employees
- Brooklyn, NY
No Frames, a video production agency, is in Brooklyn, New York; Clayton, Missouri and Helsinki, Finland. The small team provides video production, broadcast video, corporate photography, and social media marketing. The firm was established in 2002.
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No Frames produced a brand video for a business consultancy company's end client. They were in charge of directing and producing the project based on the client's initial brief and the overall brand strategy.
"They were down-to-earth, flexible, friendly, and visionary."
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