Best Video Production Companies in New York (2026)

Introduction

New York is home to many of the commercial production companies that agencies and brands hire for TV spots, branded films and music videos. The 12 companies below were chosen for their director rosters, recent work, and 2025 and 2026 recognition.

Most of them run New York, Los Angeles and London as one business, with directors and producers moving between offices. The past year brought a few notable shifts. Smuggler joined The Independents, part of Media Communications Group, in September 2026. Hungry Man placed fourth on Ad Age's 2026 production company list, and Epoch Films signed the directing collective Flair in March 2026 to add AI filmmaking to its offer. Several well-known names, including Biscuit Filmworks and MJZ, now list only Los Angeles and London offices.

Every company here lists an active New York office in 2026. The list runs in no fixed order of merit, since the right partner depends on the director you want, the budget and the type of work.

The best video production companies in New York

1. Smuggler

Part of The Independents · Flatiron · smugglersite.com

Smuggler is a film, TV, commercial and music video production company led by founding partners Patrick Milling-Smith and Brian Carmody, with offices in New York, Los Angeles and London. In September 2026 it joined The Independents, a group under Media Communications Group, and its founders said the company keeps its independence and culture. Director Olivia De Camps won a Cannes Lions Grand Prix and a Gold Screen at the Young Director Award in 2026 for "The Periodic Fable" for The Ordinary.

Recent work includes adidas "Backyard Legends" with Timothée Chalamet and Meta "Summer Jobs" with Droga5, both directed by Mark Molloy, Barbour's AW26 campaign with Sienna Miller and Idris Elba, and a spot for On starring Zendaya. Its entertainment arm also produces documentaries, among them "My Grandfather Charles Manson" for Hulu.

2. Hungry Man

Independent · Chelsea · hungryman.com

Hungry Man works from New York, Los Angeles, London and São Paulo, and is best known for comedy and performance-led commercials. Ad Age ranked it fourth among production companies globally on its 2026 list, up from fifth in 2025. The company also received two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Commercial, including work by Bryan Buckley.

Its roster includes Bryan Buckley, Taika Waititi, Wayne McClammy and Dan Opsal. Taika Waititi's "The Boy & The Octopus" took seven Clio awards, and clients include Pepsi, Amazon, State Farm, Capital One, Lay's and Xfinity. It also produces long-form work, such as the FX series "The Lowdown".

3. Park Pictures

Independent · Flatiron · parkpictures.com

Park Pictures was founded in New York in 1998 by executive producer Jackie Kelman Bisbee and filmmaker and cinematographer Lance Acord. It now has offices in New York, Los Angeles and London, and makes commercials, music videos and narrative work. It signed BAFTA winner Savanah Leaf in September 2025.

Recent commercial clients include Apple, Nike and Kellogg's. Its directors also work in television and film: Jake Schreier received a directing Emmy nomination for the second season of "Beef", and Rachel Morrison's feature "Love of Your Life" premiered at TIFF in 2026.

4. Anonymous Content

Production and management company · SoHo · anonymouscontent.com

Anonymous Content was founded in 1999 by Steve Golin and combines director representation, film and TV production and talent management. Its New York office is on Spring Street, with further offices in Culver City and London.

Recent commercial work includes spots for McDonald's, British Airways and Verizon, alongside music videos for Sabrina Carpenter, Florence + The Machine and Tate McRae. On the entertainment side it produced Netflix's "East of Eden". Brands that want a director who also works in series television will find many of them here.

5. Epoch Films

Independent · NoMad · epochfilms.com

Epoch Films has offices on Fifth Avenue in New York and in Los Angeles, and represents European directors through its London partner Knucklehead. Ad Age has listed it among its top ten production companies. In March 2026 it signed the directing collective Flair to offer AI filmmaking, after adding Tore Frandsen in November 2025.

The roster includes Alma Har'el, Martin de Thurah, Matt Wolf and Zach Heinzerling, who directed a four-part Netflix documentary on Rafael Nadal. Clients include Volvo, Panda Express, Skittles, Wendy's, Instacart, Coinbase and Atlassian, for which it made "It's a Team Changer" with Zach Woods.

6. m ss ng p eces

Independent · Greenpoint, Brooklyn · mssngpeces.com

m ss ng p eces is a Brooklyn-based production and entertainment company with a second office in Los Angeles. It makes commercials, original content and immersive experiences. It was named Production Company of the Year at the 2025 Webby Awards and has appeared on Ad Age's production company A-List for ten consecutive years.

Directors include Ezra Hurwitz, Matt Ogens and Nicolas Heller, known as New York Nico, all of whom have received New York Emmy nominations. Clients include Nike, Airbnb, Meta, Mercedes-Benz, Burger King, the NFL and Sephora. It suits brands that want work rooted in New York culture.

7. Moxie Pictures

Independent · Chelsea · moxiepictures.com

Moxie Pictures makes commercials, film, television and music videos from offices in New York, Los Angeles and London. Its documentary series "Mr. Scorsese", directed by Rebecca Miller for Apple TV, won the Emmy for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series.

The roster includes Rebecca Miller, Frank Todaro, MJ Delaney (who directed episodes of the fourth season of "Ted Lasso") and Martin Granger. Recent campaigns were made for Progressive, SAP, T-Mobile with Google, AB InBev, BMW and Homes.com.

8. Station Film

Independent, certified minority-owned · Midtown · stationfilm.com

Station Film has offices in New York and Los Angeles and is certified as a minority business enterprise by the NMSDC. That certification matters to brands with supplier diversity commitments.

Its directors include dom&nic, Brendan Gibbons, Kristin Dehnert, Sarah Chatfield and Seyi Peter-Thomas. Recent work covers Progressive ("Friday Night James"), Credit Karma ("Hug Therapist"), Nike, Amazon and an NBCUniversal anthem.

9. RadicalMedia

Global media company · Hudson Square · radicalmedia.com

RadicalMedia develops and produces television, film, commercials, brand identities and live content from offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Berlin. Its New York base is on Hudson Street. Its documentary "Sly Lives!" won a Peabody Award.

Recent projects include Questlove's Earth, Wind & Fire documentary for HBO, the filmed Broadway production of "Merrily We Roll Along" for Netflix, and "Re/Pair", which premiered at TIFF. Brands looking for documentary-style or event-led work will find a deep bench here.

10. Serial Pictures

Independent · SoHo · serialpictures.com

Serial Pictures is a full-service production company for commercials, music videos and short films, with offices in New York, Los Angeles and Paris. Its New York office is on Spring Street in SoHo.

The company leans towards fashion and luxury. Clients include Calvin Klein, Hermès, Prada, New Balance and Converse, and it has worked with directors including Paolo Sorrentino, Daniel Askill and cinematographer Bradford Young.

11. O Positive

Independent · Upper East Side · opositivefilms.com

O Positive is a long-established commercial production company with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. It describes its approach as taking the work seriously while not taking itself too seriously, and its reputation rests on comedy and dialogue-led spots.

The roster includes David Shane, Jim Jenkins, Brian Billow, Jess Coulter and Miranda Haymon. It is a natural shortlist choice for performance comedy and campaigns with large casts of character roles.

12. Believe Media

Independent · New York · believemedia.com

Believe Media works across commercials, music videos, entertainment and photography, with offices in Los Angeles, Aspen, New York and London. It describes itself as shaped by music, MTV and fashion.

Its roster is strong on visual directors from music and film, including Zack Snyder, Allen Hughes, Floria Sigismondi, Jake Nava and the Brothers Quay. It suits brands that want a stylised, music-driven look.

What to look for in a New York video production company

Start with the director. A production company's value sits mainly in its roster, so shortlist the directors whose reels match your brief, then check which company represents them in the US. Many directors are represented by different companies in different regions.

Ask who will produce the job day to day. The executive producer and line producer shape the budget, the crew and the shoot as much as the director does. For New York shoots, ask about permits, union crews and how the company handles location work across the five boroughs.

Get the bid in a standard format. Most New York companies bid on the AICP form, which makes it easier to compare fees, crew costs, post-production and contingency line by line. Agree what is included in post, and how many rounds of edits, before the shoot is booked.

Finally, ask how footage and cuts will move between the set, the edit and the client. A single commercial can produce terabytes of rushes, and review rounds often involve people in several cities. A clear plan for storage, version control and approvals saves days at the end of a job.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best video production company in New York?

It depends on the director and the type of work. On 2026 recognition, Hungry Man placed fourth on Ad Age's global production company list, Smuggler won a Cannes Lions Grand Prix for The Ordinary, and m ss ng p eces was the 2025 Webby Production Company of the Year.

How much does a commercial shoot in New York cost?

Budgets vary widely with the director, crew size, locations, talent and post-production. Most production companies bid on the AICP form, so ask two or three companies to bid on the same board and compare them line by line.

Do production companies hire the director, or do I?

Production companies represent directors and produce their jobs. An agency or brand usually picks the director first, and the company that represents that director in the US then bids for and produces the work.

Does a production company handle editing and visual effects?

Some do, but many commercials are cut at a separate editorial house and finished at a post or VFX company. Ask early who will edit and finish the job. For finishing partners, see the best VFX studios in New York.

Which of these companies also make film and TV?

Several do. Anonymous Content, RadicalMedia, Moxie Pictures and Park Pictures all produce or represent directors working in series and features, and Smuggler and Hungry Man have entertainment arms.

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