Best Video Production Companies in Dublin (2026)

Introduction

Dublin is the centre of Irish commercial production, and the 10 companies below cover most of what a brand or agency is likely to need, from national TV campaigns to brand films and online video. They were chosen for recent work, client rosters and evidence of an active Dublin base in 2026.

The market is small and closely connected. Commercial Producers Ireland, the Dublin-based trade body, says it represents 90% of the country’s commercial production companies, and in February 2026 it launched that year’s Emerging Director Awards with ICAD. Rosters are moving: Banjoman added Salomon Ligthelm, Chris Ranson and Max Barden during 2026, Bodacious became a certified B Corp in February, and Assembly took on UK representation through Lemonade Talent in September. Section 481 tax relief also supports film and TV production in Ireland, and several of these companies work across commercials and long-form.

Post houses have their own page, so this list concentrates on companies that develop and shoot the film. It runs in no fixed order of merit, because the right choice depends on the brief, the budget and the director you want.

The best video production companies in Dublin

1. Banjoman

Banjoman Film + Media Ltd · Baggot Street · banjoman.tv

Banjoman was founded in 2015 to make commercials for the Irish advertising industry, and it has since added a feature film (King Frankie, nominated for Best Film at the IFTAs) and a TV division, B-Man Entertainment. LBB lists a 2025 Immortal Awards commendation for Heineken’s “Pub Succession”. The roster grew through 2026 with Salomon Ligthelm, Chris Ranson and Max Barden.

Recent work includes “Float” for the RNLI, a Christmas spot for Eason and a GAA film for AIB directed by Michel + Nico. Its site also lists Allianz, Tayto, Laya, HSE and Electric Ireland.

2. Piranha Bar

Partner-led · Fitzwilliam Square · piranhabar.ie

Piranha Bar combines a production company and a full-service post facility in one Georgian building, with live action, animation and VFX under the same roof. Richard Chaney is partner and creative head of studio. The company collected five Silver and three Bronze awards at the 2022 ICADs.

Credited clients include Vhi, Lidl Ireland, Gas Networks Ireland, Heineken Ireland and the Irish League of Credit Unions, often through Publicis Dublin, BBDO Dublin, Havas Dublin and Core. LBB’s most recent credit is “Craft Meets Time” for Aberlour, dated September 2026. Keeping shoot and finish together suits work with heavy VFX or animation.

3. Arrow Films

Commercials and service production · Dublin 7 · arrowfilms.ie

Arrow represents Irish and international directors and also provides production services for overseas companies filming in Ireland. It cites more than 26 years of experience, and past overseas partners include Stink, Partizan, B-Reel Films and Bare Films.

The Irish portfolio is strong on national advertisers: Sky, the National Lottery (including “90% Goes Back” with Core), Energia, Dunnes Stores, Fáilte Ireland and Bulmers. The Sky Broadband and “It’s a Sign” films are among the latest additions to its site.

4. Antidote

Commercials production company · Ranelagh · antidote.ie

Antidote specialises in high-end commercials and cites four decades of production experience. Its site lists 17 directors, a mix of Irish and international names that includes Ken Wardrop, Brendan Canty, Johnny Kelly and Ian Pons Jewell. It also services productions from the UK, South Africa, Denmark, Belgium and Poland.

Work covered by LBB in 2026 includes AIB’s “Play It Forward” and a home-buying campaign for the bank, plus “Share a Walk” for Electric Ireland. The brands on its directors’ reels are wider than its Irish client list, so ask which credits were produced through Antidote.

5. Assembly

Founder-led · Dublin · assembly.ie

Assembly makes commercials, television and feature films, and also services productions shooting in Ireland. Rebecca Bourke founded it nearly two decades ago and produced Swan Song, the Apple TV film directed by Benjamin Cleary, who is also on the roster. Lemonade Talent began representing the company in the UK in September 2026, as it builds a presence in London.

The directors include Cole Webley, Elle Brooks-Tao and Sara Dunlop, and the reel features Snickers, Renault, Veet, Credit Karma and the National Lottery. Assembly also represents photographers, illustrators and composers, which can help on campaigns that need more than film.

6. Bodacious

Independent, certified B Corp · Stillorgan · bodacious.ie

Bodacious is led by executive producer Max Brady, who has about 30 years in production and has received ICAD’s Lifetime Achievement Award. In February 2026 LBB reported it as the first independent production company in Ireland to achieve B Corp certification. Director Stina Lütz joined in September 2025.

Irish work includes 123.ie’s 25th anniversary campaign, a 2026 campaign for the Irish Defence Forces, and films for PhoneWatch and Threshold Ireland. The service side is substantial, with repeat clients including HBO, Smuggler, MJZ and Anonymous Content.

7. Bottle

Creative video agency · Dublin 2 · bottle.ie

Bottle has more than 20 years of experience in TV commercials, brand films, social video and corporate video, working directly with brands and as a production partner to agencies. The range makes it useful for a client that needs a campaign and internal films from one supplier.

Its client list runs from RTÉ, An Post and AIB to KPMG, Intel and Samsung. Featured projects include “Anthem” for Tullamore D.E.W, “Black Valley” for National Broadband Ireland and “Tacsaí” for RTÉ.

8. Rubberduck

Production agency · Dublin · rubberduck.ie

Rubberduck was established in December 2019 and makes TV and online commercials alongside branded and corporate video. It ranked first among Irish production companies on LBB’s League Table of Creativity for 2024, and LBB profiled its director Greg Bray in October 2025.

Clients include An Post, AIB, McDonald’s, Lidl, Ryanair, Toyota and the Road Safety Authority, and a short film for Amazon.ie appeared in December 2025. It also versions finished films for TV, video on demand, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram, which is worth asking about at quote stage.

9. ANPM Studios

Founder-led (ANPM Ltd) · Dublin 1 · anpmstudios.com

ANPM is a brand film and photography studio run by founder and creative director Abe Neihum, with services covering commercials, campaign photography, social video and studio production. Having film and stills under one creative lead suits campaigns that need both from the same shoot.

Clients include Fáilte Ireland, Irish Distillers, Vodafone, Barry’s Tea and Dublin City Council, and it has worked with the agency Thinkhouse. ANPM has been the National Gallery of Ireland’s photographer since 2019. Its film work includes a campaign for 53 Degrees North and the music film “Desert” for Farah Elle.

10. Spicy Dog Media

Video production company · Dublin 2 · spicydogmedia.ie

Spicy Dog makes corporate videos, commercials, brand films, social content and event coverage from Pembroke Street Upper, with a second base in Roscommon. It sits at the business-to-business end of this list, and suits companies that need regular video more than a single large campaign.

Featured clients include Mitsubishi Electric Ireland, Bus Éireann, AWS, Workvivo and Sennheiser. Its portfolio also lists a project for Netflix around House of Guinness.

What to look for in a Dublin video production company

Start with the director, since the commercials companies in Dublin mostly sell a roster. Antidote, Assembly and Banjoman all pair Irish directors with international names, so check who is available for your dates and whether they will be in Ireland for the shoot. A reel may include films made through another company, and it is reasonable to ask which ones.

Match the company to the scale of the job. A national TV campaign through an agency usually suits a roster company, while a run of brand and internal films may be better placed with Bottle, Spicy Dog or Rubberduck. Ask for a recent example at your budget level, since a showreel tends to lead with the largest jobs.

Service production is a separate skill. Arrow Films, Bodacious, Antidote and Assembly all look after overseas companies shooting in Ireland, and an overseas producer should ask about permits, crew and how post will be handled. Film and TV work under Section 481 draws on the same crew base, so availability is worth raising early.

Finally, agree how the film gets finished and approved. Piranha Bar keeps post in-house, while many projects move between a production company, an edit, a grade and a sound mix. Settle at the outset where rushes and cuts live, who holds final sign-off, and how client comments reach the editor, particularly when an agency and a client both review each round.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best video production company in Dublin?

The answer depends on the brief. On recent recognition, Rubberduck ranked first among Irish production companies on LBB’s League Table of Creativity for 2024, and LBB lists a 2025 Immortal Awards commendation for Banjoman. Antidote, Arrow Films and Assembly are also regular names on national campaigns.

Which Dublin companies can service an overseas shoot in Ireland?

Arrow Films, Antidote, Assembly and Bodacious all describe production services for overseas companies. Past partners include Stink and Partizan at Arrow, and Smuggler and MJZ at Bodacious.

What is the difference between a production company and a post house?

A production company develops and shoots the film, usually through its roster of directors. A post house handles the edit, grade, VFX and finishing afterwards. Piranha Bar does both in one building, and specialist finishers are on our list of post-production companies in Dublin.

Which companies suit corporate video and brand films?

Bottle, Rubberduck and Spicy Dog Media all make corporate and brand films alongside commercials. ANPM Studios is a good fit when a brand film and campaign photography are needed together.

What is Commercial Producers Ireland?

Commercial Producers Ireland (CPI) is a not-for-profit trade association based in Dublin, which says it represents 90% of Irish commercial production companies. It sets standards on health and safety, crew terms and contracts, acts as a referral service for agencies and overseas producers, and runs the Emerging Director Awards with ICAD.

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