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How we vet every listicle
Every agency featured on Web Tonic passes our 84-point editorial review before a single listicle goes live. This is how we vet each pick:
Verified client outcomes: We require real case studies with measurable KPIs — revenue, ROAS, CPA, retention — tied to the exact category being ranked. No cherry-picked wins, no unverifiable numbers.
Independent reputation: We cross-check Clutch, Google, G2, and Trustpilot ratings, and screen for review-bombing or suspicious patterns. Only operators with a consistent, verifiable track record make the cut.
Beyond that, every listing goes through a quarterly re-audit. We check 84 criteria across 6 pillars to make sure it still holds up — here are some of the checks we run:
A video production agency takes a brief and returns finished footage: it writes the script, casts and books the crew, lights and films in a studio or on location, then edits, grades, scores and captions the result, and cuts it down into the vertical, square and short versions the paid and social teams actually run.
Every firm below was read on its own site, not on a directory profile. Twelve external agencies publish video production, film or animation work alongside travel and hospitality work in their own words, and twelve of them publish a headquarters address across one countries.
What does a video production agency do for hotels, resorts, tour operators and destinations?
It scripts, casts, films and edits: a crew, a shoot day, a grade and a sound mix, then cutdowns for ads and social. Twelve external agencies below publish travel and hospitality video work on their own sites.
1. Motifmotion
About: Motifmotion is an animation and video production studio specializing in explainer videos, training content, and 2D, 3D, and motion graphics animations. Founded as a Philadelphia-based animation studio, they operate as a remote-facing team delivering customized video production services globally.
Key Services: creative direction and scripting, product and explainer videos, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, post-production and editing
Industries Served: Healthcare, Education, Corporate, Industrial
Notable Clients: PECO, Bellerophon Therapeutics, Spirent, Hackensack Meridian Health, Gerhart Process Solutions
Locations: Philadelphia, PA
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Motifmotion
2. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic scripts and produces the video, then runs the paid media it feeds, so the shoot is planned around the placements it has to fill. Raw footage, project files and creator variants are delivered into the client's own accounts.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L’Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
3. INDIRAP
About: INDIRAP is a full-service video production and creative strategy agency based in Chicago, offering end-to-end video production, editing, and distribution solutions. Since 2013, they have partnered with Fortune 500 companies, growing brands, and government agencies to deliver comprehensive video content across multiple platforms.
Key Services: Creative direction and scripting, Live-action commercial and brand film production, Product and explainer videos, Testimonial and case-study films, Studio and on-location shoots, Motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, Post-production and editing, Cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Travel & Hospitality
Notable Clients: Onni, Compass Real Estate
Locations: Chicago, IL
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: INDIRAP
4. Handshake Studios
About: Handshake Studios is an award-winning video agency and production company serving clients with cinematic live action, animation, motion design, and AI. They handle everything from strategy and creative direction to final post-production and multi-format cutdowns.
Key Services: creative direction and scripting, live-action commercial and brand film production, product and explainer videos, testimonial and case-study films, studio and on-location shoots, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, post-production and editing, cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Healthcare & MedTech, Defense & Aerospace, Sports & Fitness, Finance & Fintech, Education & Online Learning, B2B SaaS & Data, Nonprofit & Mission-Driven, Consumer & Retail
Notable Clients: Mach Industries, Maven Analytics, Hologic, Machina, BioReference Laboratories, Realogy, Hillsdale College, Century 21
Locations: Portsmouth, NH
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Handshake Studios
5. TriVision Studios
About: TriVision Studios is a full-service creative agency and video production company with over 25 years of experience, specializing in broadcast-grade video production, animation, and studio services. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, the firm provides end-to-end multimedia solutions including scriptwriting, motion graphics, virtual production, and post-production.
Key Services: Creative direction and scripting, Live-action commercial and brand film production, Product and explainer videos, Testimonial and case-study films, Studio and on-location shoots, Motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, Post-production and editing, Cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Corporate, Government, Non-Profit, Education
Notable Clients: Accenture, Cvent, Human Rights Campaign
Locations: Chantilly, Virginia
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: TriVision Studios
6. Brothership
About: Brothership is a full-service video production company based in Miami that handles commercial spots, brand films, animation, VFX, and comprehensive post-production workflows. They collaborate directly with brands or partner alongside agencies to deliver high-end cinematic content globally.
Key Services: creative direction and scripting, live-action commercial and brand film production, product and explainer videos, testimonial and case-study films, studio and on-location shoots, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, post-production and editing, cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: travel and hospitality brands, commercial and corporate brands
Notable Clients: Celebrity Cruises
Locations: Miami, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Brothership
7. Fusion Studios
About: Fusion Studios is a full-service video production company based in Orlando, Florida. They specialize in the development of audio/visual campaigns using video, supporting clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies and government agencies to startups and creative agencies.
Key Services: Video production, brand video, creative direction and scripting, live-action commercial and brand film production, product and explainer videos, testimonial and case-study films, studio and on-location shoots, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, post-production and editing, cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, startups, government, creative agencies
Notable Clients: REV GROUP, NCODA
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Fusion Studios
8. LiFi Media Production
About: LiFi Media Production is a video production company based in Rochester, New Hampshire, that specializes in comprehensive video production services ranging from creative concept and scripting to live-action filming and post-production. They serve a wide range of industries, including hospitality, corporate, and technology brands.
Key Services: Corporate Video Production, Creative Direction and Scripting, Commercial and Brand Film Production, Product and Explainer Videos, Testimonial and Case-Study Films, Studio and On-Location Shoots, Motion Graphics and Animation, Post-Production and Editing, Social Media Content and Cutdowns
Industries Served: Healthcare, SaaS & Technology, B2B & Professional, Construction, Hospitality
Notable Clients: Semrush, UniFirst
Locations: Rochester, NH
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: LiFi Media Production
9. New Revolution Media
About: New Revolution Media is a San Francisco-based creative production studio specializing in video production, brand films, and performance-ready content. They manage the full workflow from strategy and creative direction to studio shoots, motion graphics, and post-production.
Key Services: creative direction and scripting, live-action commercial and brand film production, product and explainer videos, testimonial and case-study films, studio and on-location shoots, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, post-production and editing, cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Tech and Startups, Gaming, Financial Services, Agencies and In-house Marketing Teams
Notable Clients: Robinhood
Locations: San Francisco
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: New Revolution Media
10. Epic Productions LLC
About: Epic Productions LLC is a full-service film and video production agency headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, with additional presence in major markets. They specialize in commercial video production, corporate videos, animation, product demos, and digital marketing strategies.
Key Services: Video Production, Post-Production, Video Editing, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Photography, Cinematography, Storyboarding, Project Development, Green Screen, TV / Commercial Production, Corporate Video, Product Video, 2D / 3D Animation, Promo Video, Web Design & Development
Industries Served: Education, Healthcare, Automotive, Technology, Financial, Law Enforcement, Hospitality
Notable Clients: No client publicly named on the firm's own site
Locations: Scottsdale
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Epic Productions LLC
11. Tiger House Films
About: Tiger House Films is a full-service commercial production company and creative agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with nationwide teams in New York, San Francisco, and Miami. They specialize in high-end brand media production, live-action commercial films, post-production, and digital content strategy for major global brands.
Key Services: creative direction and scripting, live-action commercial and brand film production, product and explainer videos, studio and on-location shoots, motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, post-production and editing, cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Entertainment, Beauty, Fashion, Hospitality, Automotive, Tech
Notable Clients: Netflix, TikTok, Old Spice, McDonald's, Canada Goose, ON Running, SK-II, Kérastase Paris
Locations: Los Angeles
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Tiger House Films
12. Gradient Films
About: Gradient Films is a Boston-based full-service video production company specializing in commercials, documentary, and corporate video production for brands and agencies nationwide. They offer end-to-end video production, motion graphics, animation, and professional video editing services.
Key Services: Creative direction and scripting, Live-action commercial and brand film production, Product and explainer videos, Testimonial and case-study films, Studio and on-location shoots, Motion graphics and 2D/3D animation, Post-production and editing, Cutdowns for paid social, YouTube and connected TV
Industries Served: Travel and hospitality brands, Technology, Healthcare, Fashion, Food and beverage, Education, Outdoor, sports, and lifestyle
Notable Clients: Dynatrace, Amazon Pharmacy, PillPack, Amazon, Thermo Fisher
Locations: Boston, Massachusetts
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Gradient Films
13. Mr. Camera
About: Mr. Camera is a full-service video production company based in Las Vegas with over 45 years of experience. They provide broadcast-quality video production, multi-camera event coverage, corporate content, and commercial production using owned gear fleets.
Key Services: Multi-Camera Production, Live Events, Corporate Video, Commercial Production, ENG / EFP Crew, Livestream Studio Design & Install
Industries Served: Entertainment, Hospitality, Corporate
Notable Clients: Netflix, Live Nation, MGM Resorts, Ticketmaster, Optum
Locations: Las Vegas
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Not publicly stated
Website: Mr. Camera
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Motifmotion | creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 2. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 3. INDIRAP | Creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 4. Handshake Studios | creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 5. TriVision Studios | Creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 6. Brothership | creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 7. Fusion Studios | Video production | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 8. LiFi Media Production | Corporate Video Production | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 9. New Revolution Media | creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 10. Epic Productions LLC | Video Production | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 11. Tiger House Films | creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 12. Gradient Films | Creative direction and scripting | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
| 13. Mr. Camera | Multi-Camera Production | Quote-based | Not publicly stated |
Frequently Asked Questions
When should a hotel or destination reshoot?
After a renovation, a repositioning or a season that no longer matches the footage. Guests notice a lobby that does not exist any more faster than a marketing team does, and stale footage quietly undermines rate. Ask a candidate how often its hospitality clients refresh, whether it shoots for several seasons in one visit, and how it handles a property still operating around the crew.
How do you film a property without closing it?
By shooting early, planning the order of rooms, and casting carefully. Crews work before check-in and in low-occupancy windows, guests are kept out of frame or released properly, and staff appear instead of actors where it reads better. Ask how many rooms a candidate covered in a day, how it lit a suite without dressing it into something unrecognisable, and what it delivered for the booking engine.
What does a video production project usually cost?
Quotes split into three parts, and the gap between bids is rarely the camera. Pre-production covers the script, casting and scheduling; the shoot day covers crew, kit, studio or location and talent; post covers the edit, grade, sound, captions and every extra cutdown. On this page not one external firm here prints a fee figure. Ask for a quote itemised across those three, and ask what usage rights the price buys.
Which of these studios name a client I can verify?
Eleven of the twelve. Motifmotion names PECO and Bellerophon Therapeutics, and INDIRAP names Onni and Compass Real Estate. The rest credit nobody on the pages we read, which is normal in production work where a brand or a lead agency holds the credit. Ask instead for two films delivered this year in your category, who on the team directed and edited them, and a call with the marketer who signed the invoice. A studio that cannot arrange that call may be showing work it crewed on rather than led.
Who owns the footage, and what happens to the raw files?
You should own both, and it is worth settling before the shoot. Ask for the licence in writing: the finished film, the project files and the raw footage, with usage across paid media and territories rather than a single organic post. Studios that archive rushes for you should say for how long and at what cost, so a later recut for ads does not mean reshooting.
Choosing a Video Production Partner for Travel and Hospitality Brands
All twelve external agencies here publish video, film or animation work alongside travel and hospitality work on their own sites, which is a lower bar than a shoot delivered in your category this year. Treat this as a shortlist to interrogate rather than a ranking.
Eleven credit a client you can check, and not one external firm here prints a fee figure. Compare what each firm actually owns in-house: direction, crew, studio space, animation and post, because the parts it subcontracts are the parts a schedule slips on.
Ask what went wrong on the last shoot and what it cost to fix. A studio answering with a weather day, a recast or an overrun, and what it changed in the next schedule, is describing its own production rather than a reel it licensed.
Whoever wins the brief, get the licence, the project files and the raw footage in your own name, because footage you cannot recut is a shoot you will pay for twice. If you would rather have the filming, the ad creative cut from it and the media running it handled by one accountable team, read our latest analysis.
