Best Video Production Companies in Los Angeles (2026)

Introduction

Los Angeles is the centre of the US commercial production business, and the 13 companies below are a strong shortlist for a brand or agency brief in 2026. They were chosen for recent work, 2025 and 2026 recognition, and the depth of their directing rosters.

The year has been a strong one for the city. MJZ won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Lions 2026 as the festival's top production company, with Biscuit Filmworks in second place, and MJZ also collected 11 honours at the 2026 AICP Awards. Ownership is shifting at the same time. SMUGGLER joined The Independents, a communications group backed by Banijay and TowerBrook, in September 2026, and Anonymous Content brought in Darren Walker, former president of the Ford Foundation, as chief executive in February. Several companies have also set up dedicated AI production teams alongside their live-action rosters.

Every company here has an active office in the Los Angeles area in 2026, from Hollywood and West Hollywood to Culver City, Santa Monica and Venice. The list is unranked, since the right partner depends on the brief, the director you want and the budget.

The best video production companies in Los Angeles

1. MJZ

Independent · West Los Angeles · mjz.com

MJZ is the reigning Palme d'Or holder. Co-founders David Zander and Rocky Morton still lead it, with offices in Los Angeles and London. At Cannes Lions 2026 it won the Palme d'Or, helped by Oscar Hudson's "Your Way Out" for Coinbase (made with Isle of Any), which took the Film Craft Grand Prix. A second MJZ film, "Shape of Dreams" for On, won Film Craft Gold, and the company was the most honoured at the 2026 AICP Awards with 11 awards.

Recent clients include Google Pixel, Apple, Hyundai and BMW, and the roster runs from comedy specialists to feature directors such as Craig Gillespie. Its directors are in heavy demand, so book early for big tentpole shoots.

2. Biscuit Filmworks

Independent · Hollywood · biscuitfilmworks.com

Biscuit celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2026 and placed second for the Palme d'Or at Cannes Lions, behind MJZ. It also featured on Ad Age's 2026 A-List, and its US head of production Sean Moody was recognised in Ad Age's 2026 Creativity Awards. The company works from Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood and from London.

Jeff Low's "A Time and a Place" campaign for Claude, made with Mother, won Best of Show for campaigns at the 2026 AICP Awards. Other recent work includes Kia Super Bowl spots, Amazon Business and Adobe, and the company also produces music videos, longform and experiential work.

3. SMUGGLER

Part of The Independents · Hollywood · smugglersite.com

SMUGGLER was founded more than 20 years ago by Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody and runs offices in Los Angeles, New York and London. In September 2026 it joined The Independents, a global communications group backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners. The founders say the studio keeps its own identity and culture inside the group.

Recent work includes Mark Molloy's adidas World Cup campaign with Timothée Chalamet, Shannon Murphy's "The aSaaSination" for monday.com, and a martial arts film for On starring Zendaya. SMUGGLER also produces film, television and theatre, and its live entertainment side has won 14 theatre awards.

4. Superprime Films

Independent · Culver City · superprimefilms.com

Superprime represents an unusual concentration of feature directors for commercial work, including Yorgos Lanthimos, Damien Chazelle, Chloé Zhao, Sean Baker, Josh Safdie and Martin Scorsese. In August 2026 it signed Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell, after adding Sam Walker, Giulio Bertelli and Sebastian Lopez earlier in the year. It won four awards at the 2026 AICP Show, the third-highest total.

Recent work includes Super Bowl commercials with Emma Stone and George Clooney, Josh Safdie's Knicks film for Nike, and campaigns for Apple, Chanel, HSBC and Squarespace. Expect feature-scale budgets and schedules shaped around directors' film commitments.

5. PRETTYBIRD

Independent · Culver City · prettybirdus.com

PRETTYBIRD describes itself as a production company and talent incubator, with offices in Culver City and London. It has twice been named Ad Age's Production Company of the Year and was LIA's Global Production Company of the Year in 2024. The roster includes Oscar winners Daniels, Melina Matsoukas and Tim & Eric.

Recent work includes an AI assistant campaign for Instacart (September 2026), an animated self-care film for Finch, and spots for Ensure and Engine. Director Nono Ayuso joined the US and UK rosters in March 2026. The company is strong on music videos and culture-led work as well as broadcast.

6. hungryman

Independent · Culver City · hungryman.com

hungryman was co-founded in 1997 by director Bryan Buckley and has offices in Los Angeles, New York, London and São Paulo. Ad Age ranked it fourth among global production companies in 2026, up from fifth in 2025. Its directors include Taika Waititi and Wayne McClammy.

The company is known for comedy and Super Bowl work, with clients including State Farm, Amazon, Pepsi, Capital One and Lay's. Its longform slate lists the FX series "The Lowdown" and the stage musical "Titanique", which received four Tony nominations.

7. Arts & Sciences

Independent · West Hollywood · artsandsciences.com

Arts & Sciences is a boutique production company with its headquarters on North Robertson Boulevard and further offices in New York and London. It has been named to Ad Age's Creativity A-List of production companies seven years in a row. Director Matt Aselton is a partner alongside managing partner Marc Marrie.

Clients include Google, Apple, Meta, Nike, Amazon, the NBA and the NFL, plus FanDuel, AT&T and Chili's. In March 2026 it extended US representation to the directing duo Daniel&Szymon, who joined its London roster in 2025.

8. Anonymous Content

Independent, with investment from Emerson Collective · Culver City · anonymouscontent.com

Anonymous Content was founded in 1999 by the late Steve Golin and combines director representation, commercials, film and television production and talent management. Darren Walker, former president of the Ford Foundation, became president and CEO in February 2026, alongside a material investment from Emerson Collective. The company's long-form credits include "Spotlight", "The Revenant" and "Mr. Robot".

Its commercial clients include AT&T, Nike, Hennessy, McDonald's and Verizon. Recent roster additions include Samba (January 2026), Vellas (April 2026) and Frances O'Sullivan. The mix of film and advertising talent suits brands that want a director with a cinema profile.

9. Object & Animal

Independent · Venice · objectanimal.com

Object & Animal is a Venice-based studio with a London office that represents directors, photographers and multidisciplinary artists. It works across commercials, fashion and music, and is an AICP member.

Recent work includes Aidan Zamiri's Calvin Klein campaign with Sadie Sink, an Audi spot with Diego Luna, Chase Sapphire Preferred and an adidas Hyperboost film. Its music video slate is strong, with recent videos for Charli xcx, Troye Sivan, Sam Smith and André 3000. Director Paul Herrmann joined the roster in 2026.

10. Tool

Independent · Santa Monica · toolofna.com

Tool was founded in 1995 and describes itself as a creative production partner working across content, AI and experience. It combines a directing roster with in-house strategy and creative technology, and expanded its AI Content Group with three senior hires in January 2026. Michelle Towse joined as managing director of content in November 2025.

Recent projects include a 50-state scavenger hunt for Paramount's "Survivor" 50th season, an AI film for AMD at CES 2026 and a generative AI spot for Miro. The 2026 roster additions include Bonnie & Alison, Lauren Sick and Patrick Fileti. It suits briefs that mix film with experiential or interactive work.

11. Epoch Films

Independent · Hollywood · epochfilms.com

Epoch Films is based on Seward Street in Hollywood, with an office in New York and European representation through Knucklehead in London. Its roster includes Martin de Thurah, Alma Har'el and Phil Morrison, and the company has been named an Ad Age top 10 production company.

In March 2026 Epoch signed the directing collective Flair to add AI filmmaking alongside live action, after signing Tore Frandsen for US representation. Recent clients include The Farmer's Dog, Wealthsimple, Atlassian, Gusto, General Mills and Volvo.

12. Park Pictures

Independent · Santa Monica · parkpictures.com

Park Pictures runs offices in Santa Monica, New York and London and represents directors including Lance Acord, Jake Schreier, Rachel Morrison and BAFTA winner Savanah Leaf. Schreier received an Emmy nomination for the second season of "Beef", and Morrison's feature premiered at TIFF in 2026.

Clients include Apple, Nike, Kellogg's and Fox Sports, and the company has a deep music video history, with recent work for Foo Fighters. Many of its directors move between advertising, features and series, which helps on narrative-led briefs.

13. Lord Danger

Independent · Los Angeles · lorddanger.com

Lord Danger is a smaller creative production studio that builds bespoke teams for each project across commercials, branded content and music videos. It produced Mike Diva's "FruitHead" for Gushers with Imagine Entertainment, a horror-comedy short starring Bradley Whitford that took the top honour at the 2026 AICP Next Awards.

Other recent work includes a Zoom campaign with Kate McKinnon, Amazon holiday spots with Benedict Cumberbatch, and campaigns for AXE and DoorDash. It is a good fit for brands that want something closer to entertainment than a conventional spot.

What to look for in a Los Angeles video production company

Start with the director. Production companies in Los Angeles are built around their rosters, and the same company can hold a comedy specialist, a fashion filmmaker and a feature director. Look at each director's recent reel, and ask who else on the roster could step in if your first choice is booked.

Check the company's scale against your brief. MJZ, Biscuit and SMUGGLER can run large multi-country shoots and Super Bowl schedules. Boutiques such as Arts & Sciences, Object & Animal or Lord Danger often give smaller budgets more senior attention. Many companies also have a London office, which helps when a campaign needs European production or talent.

Ask about AI. Tool, Epoch and PRETTYBIRD have all made AI work for clients in 2026, and some companies now run separate AI content teams. Agree early how generated material will be used, who owns it, and how it is cleared with talent and unions.

Finally, plan for the files. A commercial produces rushes, selects, multiple cuts, versions for every platform and a long tail of approvals. Agree where footage will live, who reviews which cut, and how feedback is recorded, so that the edit does not stall while people search email threads for the latest version.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best video production company in Los Angeles?

It depends on the brief and the director you need. On 2026 recognition, MJZ won the Palme d'Or at Cannes Lions and was the most honoured company at the AICP Awards, Biscuit Filmworks placed second for the Palme d'Or, and Ad Age ranked hungryman fourth among global production companies.

What does a commercial production company do?

It represents a roster of directors and produces the shoot: budgeting, crewing, casting, locations and delivery to post-production. The creative idea usually comes from an agency or the brand, and the production company brings it to the screen.

Do I need an agency as well as a production company?

Most large campaigns use both, with the agency writing the idea and the production company making it. Some brands brief production companies directly, and studios such as Tool also offer strategy and creative. If you need an agency first, see our list of the best creative agencies in Los Angeles.

What happened to SMUGGLER?

SMUGGLER joined The Independents, a communications group backed by Banijay Group and TowerBrook Capital Partners, in September 2026. Founders Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody remain, and the company keeps its offices in Los Angeles, New York and London.

Which Los Angeles production companies also make films and series?

Anonymous Content, SMUGGLER, hungryman and Superprime all work across advertising and long-form. Park Pictures and Epoch Films represent directors who move between commercials, features and television.

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