Top 100 Documentary Production Companies

Early Light Media recently worked on video production for an internet marketplace. They created short-form reputational videos for that client.

“We've gotten great feedback, as far as it being well produced and professional looking. It was very good movie-grade material and very compelling with how it all came together.” — Senior Content Creator, Internet Marketplace

Blue Chalk Media created 4 videos for a medical charity foundation. They filmed, edited, and produced documentaries detailing the process of caring for different medical issues in a developing country. The client reported that the videos have been extremely successful at raising awareness of their organization’s efforts and that one of the videos has more than 21 million views.

“They brought a tremendous amount of awareness to our organization. Viewers noted that the videos were impactful, emotional, and beautifully filmed.” – Former Director of Strategic Projects, Medical Charity Foundation
 

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

Umault produced an 8-part video series for a management consulting firm. The project involve pre and post-production processes, including the creation of teaser trailers. The final videos were viewed hundreds of thousands of times, triggering a great increase in site views and inquiries for the client as well.

"They created a masterpiece that I’m personally proud of. More importantly, it’s had a dramatic impact on our audiences, substantially more views than the platform we launched it on usually sees." - Research Director, Management Consulting Firm

Bottle Rocket Media produced video testimonials for an advertising software agency. They met with the client before filming to discuss goals and strategy, and then delivered a complete project on-time and on-budget. The finished project was well-received by viewers and provides credibility for the client.

“The Bottle Rocket team was very quick to respond, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. Scheduling was easy and flexible.” – Product Marketing Manager, Advertising Software Agency
 

ALCHEMYcreative produced a short video to support branding efforts for an auto part supplier. After collecting the requirements, they led the filming, performed still photography, and led multiple rounds of edits. After being presented internally, the video received great acclaim from the client’s employees and board of directors for its ability to capture the client’s aesthetic.

“We appreciated that they were down to earth despite their creative talent. Although they listened to our input, they were innovative and were able to create a fantastic product.  We were lucky to connect with them.” – VP of Professional & Product Marketing, Auto Parts Retailer

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

Signature Video Group took on a video production project for a home insurance company. The project involved planning shoots, filming, editing, and publishing the final videos. 

"Their support for our team has had a huge impact on my staff’s stress levels just by being consistent and providing a vendor we can always count on for really high-quality work. They also go out of their way to source really cutting-edge camera technologies for our shoots, which helps make us look incredibly professional." Digital Product Analyst, Home Insurance Company

Craftoon worked with a grain silos company to produce five videos. The videos featured 3D animation and live action footage. The client reported an increase in sales and brand recognition due to Craftoon's videos. It appreciated the levels of quality and personalized offered by Craftoon. 

"The products they delivered were of remarkable quality. Our customers understand the content Craftoon produced and that’s the most important factor. They provided a customized solution to meet our needs." - Head of Growth, Grain Silos Company 

Miller/Datri Entertainment was tasked with creating a promotional video for a gaming company. The video served as an explainer for potential investors, and the client reported significant growth as a result of Miller/Datri Entertainment's work.

"They accommodated all our requests and needs and went above and beyond." CEO, Gaming Company

Highlight Films Israel was commissioned by a film company to execute a film shoot. Highlight Films Israel aided in the logistics and equipment for production, complete with fixers for handling permits and any issues that may arise. 

"Highlight Films Israel exhibits excellent communication skills. There was no language barrier. They were knowledgeable about the happenings within Israel." - Head of Production, Film Company

Subvrsive designed a 360 AR/VR application for an advertising agency. The app allows users to interact with the business owners. The client was extremely impressed with Subvrsive's dedication.

"One of the most exciting parts of working with them is that they took our pre-existing concepts and ideas, and pushed them out of the box." — Senior Strategist, Global Advertising Agency 

Dream Engine created a video for a dementia research organization. It created a sense of emotional engagement and the team was considerate throughout the process.

“Everything surprised me in a lovely way.” – Communications Manager, Dementia Organization,

Covalent produced two animated videos for a third-party client of an advertising and marketing company. They prioritized clarity and storytelling in their work to convey the value of a new healthcare brand. Working closely with their partner on revisions, they demonstrated a commitment to quality and a strong understanding of the end client’s needs.

“In the world of technology, one of their greatest strengths is their people skills. They’re honest and willing to have hard talks with us without hiding information. The team is full of engaging artists, always thinking about the process, not the product.” – Owner & Chief Creative Officer, Advertising & Marketing Company

Distant Moon produced videos for a policy advocacy nonprofit. The nonprofit was in need of media to communicate better with their community online. The nonprofit’s internal staff are happy with the videos.

“They’ve built a strong relationship over the years, so they generally understand our needs from the start.” - Marketing, Policy Advocacy Nonprofit

5:00 Films & Media did marketing films for a trade association. The client puts on a large conference each year, and they wanted to create video content to market the conference. The client provided content to the company, and they produced and filmed the video for the client. The video included a variety of interviews, and the client was happy with the company’s work, and they received positive feedback. 

“Their work is really good. We're getting very high marks for the new program. It’s completely different and better than what we’d done before.” — Director of Communications, Trade Association
 

Studio B Films Inc. created a video series for a public science center. They created drafts of the project during pre-production, filmed the video, and finished all of the editing and graphics work. Internal stakeholders were pleased with the final project, and the video series has already been used by over a million children across the United States.

“We got a lot of positive feedback internally from the publisher; they were so happy with the work. We also got a lot of positive feedback from review panels and school districts on the quality of the videos and what they brought to the curriculum. The level of polish and engagement in the videos helped the curriculum stand out and sell as well as it has.” – Senior Producer, Science Center
 

Chase A Cloud provides ongoing full-cycle video production services for a creative platform. They created both live action and animated videos. Some of their videos have attracted tens of millions of views and high levels of engagement.

"The reason we have worked with them over and over again is that they're very dependable, they put everything into the project, always meet deadlines, and are very responsive to feedback." Executive Producer, Creative Platform

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

King Toledo was responsible for creating a video for a biotechnology company. The project involved creating storyboards, conducting interviews, filming the video, and editing the footage. The client reported that the resulting video helped to bring satisfying levels of traffic to their site, exceeding their expectations and getting over 40,000 views.

"King Toledo's delivery was ALWAYS on time and eloquent in its delivery. From the original treatment to our project plans, communication strategy and production schedule everything was perfectly timed and delivered." Marketing Strategist, Biotechnology Company

Why Documentaries produced 8 short videos as part of a series for an education management organization that had the goal of showcasing the benefits of their school program. They took charge of selecting students and staff to interview and helped to create a storyline, resulting in a series of 3-minute videos that sparked positive comments across all shareholders. 

"Communication was very effective." –Former Senior Policy Officer, Education Department

Simple Story Videos created two explanatory videos for a medical device company. Both of the videos featured animation. Since launch, both videos have received hundreds of views and have been prominently featured in the client's digital campaigns. The client was impressed with Simple Story Videos' organization and project management skills. 

"They did a very good job with project management. That’s one of the things they have done best. They have a good understanding of how to lead companies and customers through the process in order to get what they need." - VP Sales, Medical Device Company 

A youth mentorship nonprofit hired Good Brother to create a video for an upcoming event. The nonprofit had images to include and a tight budget and timeline. But, Good Brother was able to develop a creative video that met all the client's demands.

"I appreciated their response time and how willing they were to deliver on short notice. We needed to submit the presentation to our event venue within the hour." – Administrator, Youth Mentorship Nonprofit

Doleep Studios produces videos for a fitness company. They crafted these videos and provided professional photography services. They then helped the client distribute the video materials on social media, generating frequent leads for the company.

“The system of getting the video content and rating it, and the lead generation part was very sophisticated and had great impact on our sales.” – Marketing Manager, Fitness Company
 

Votary Films produced a video for a carpentry shop. The video was a testimonial that was designed to gain the trust of potential customers. The video has made a positive impact on the overall business.

“They traveled a lot as a team, and it showed in their relationship dynamic.” - Owner, Carpentry Shop

Mane Co was hired by a Sports Club to produce a series of marketing videos for advertising purposes. The videos, used in the Sports Club's Facebook and Instagram ads, produced good numbers. 

"Just looking at the work that they do and the quality of their footage alone, you can tell that they offer the whole package." - Head of Production, Sports Club 

Left Productions produced educational videos to increase brand awareness for a SaaS video company. Left Productions created a variety of videos for the client including testimonials, company overviews, and conference coverage.  Left Productions offered a high level of customer service and responsiveness.

"Their level of service is great and they’re very responsive. As a B2B startup, their cost effectiveness is very important to us, as is the high level and quality of their customer service." – Product Marketing, SaaS Video Company

24Frames, Inc. created a promotional video for an electronics company. The video was created to market a new product. 24Frames, Inc. was responsible for filming and editing the entire video. The client reported satisfaction with the video and didn't need to request any changes with the final product.

"I was thoroughly impressed with the quality, the timing and how he was able to generate exactly what we (or better than) envisioned from one short meeting." Marketing Director, Electronics Company

Lonely Lane offered consulting services to a business in their early start-up period. Specifically, they helped their partner start their financial activity and plan their early stages of media development and implementation. The client was pleased with the team's work.

“Everything is running really smoothly. We're very happy with their work and we hope to continue working with them.” – Producer, Media Company