Brandefy handles Austin video production for local companies and public agencies, planning, filming, and editing commercials, brand videos, and animation.
Brandefy is a full-service video production company with an office in Austin, Texas. We take a project from concept and script through the shoot, edit, and animation, then deliver cuts sized for TV, web, and social. We have produced video for the City of Austin and the Austin Transportation Department, and for more than 500 clients since 2011.
Two projects for the City of Austin: a promo built on aerial footage of the city, and an animated explainer about commuting.
Play video: Get There ATX
A promo for Get There ATX, the City of Austin program that points residents to ways of getting around town other than driving alone. The piece leans on aerial footage of Austin landmarks, including Lady Bird Lake and the Pennybacker Bridge.
Play video: MyCommuteSolutions.com Explainer
An animated explainer for the Austin Transportation Department introducing MyCommuteSolutions.com, a tool for finding commute options such as carpools and transit. Animation let the department explain traffic and commuting data without a shoot.
Austin’s economy mixes software, consumer brands, state and city government, healthcare, and live events. Each needs a different kind of video.
Product demos, animated explainers, and launch videos for software and hardware teams, from early-stage startups to established tech campuses.
Product promos and social cuts for food, beverage, and consumer goods brands that need to look right on a shelf, in a feed, and in a retailer pitch.
Public information campaigns and explainers for agencies and civic programs. Our work for the City of Austin is the closest example.
Patient stories, provider profiles, and explainers that make complicated care easier to follow.
Recap films and sizzle reels for conferences, launches, and brand activations, including during festival season.
Crowdfunding and launch videos for founders raising money or introducing a first product.
A few things that shape schedules and budgets here, and how we plan around them.
The City of Austin requires a permit to film on public property such as city streets, sidewalks, and parks, whatever the crew size. Filming on private property generally does not need one. Right-of-way film permits usually process in 3 to 5 business days, so we build that into the schedule.
Within a short drive you can get the downtown skyline, Lady Bird Lake, South Congress storefronts, East Austin murals, modern tech campuses, and Hill Country ranch land. One shoot day can cover several looks.
Summer afternoons often reach triple digits. We schedule exteriors for early morning or the hour before sunset and keep interiors for midday.
Crews, hotels, and locations book up around SXSW in March, and around ACL Festival and the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in October. If your shoot lands near those dates, start planning early.
Commercial drone flights need an FAA Part 107 certified pilot, and parts of Austin near the airport sit in controlled airspace that requires FAA authorization before takeoff.
Commercials that spend at least $100,000 in Texas may qualify for a grant through the Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program. The Texas Film Commission sets the rules and reviews applications.
Sources: Austin Film Commission FAQ and the Texas Film Commission. Rules change, so we confirm current requirements for every shoot.
We film on location at offices, storefronts, venues, and outdoor sites across Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties, and in studios when a project calls for a controlled set.
“Working with Brandefy was a game-changer. Their long-form videos drove a 54% higher CTR and 47% higher completion rate than our in-house videos, with YouTube conversions 44% cheaper.”
“Clear timelines and smart recommendations kept the project moving. High-quality deliverables—exactly what we needed.”
“They captured our vision and local appeal. Easy to work with, and the finished video exceeded expectations.”
Most full-service projects with Brandefy start around $5,000 and can reach $100,000 or more for multi-location shoots, animation, or complex campaigns. Edit-only work can cost less. The main cost drivers are shoot days, crew size, cast, locations, and the amount of animation. We send a detailed quote after a discovery call.
Simple videos take 2 to 4 weeks, mid-range projects take 4 to 6 weeks, and complex campaigns take 4 to 12 weeks or more. Permits for public locations and scheduling around festival weeks can add lead time.
Yes. The Brandefy Austin office is at 3300 N Interstate 35, Suite 700, Austin, TX 78705. Brandefy is headquartered in Santa Monica, California, and has been producing video since 2011.
The City of Austin requires a permit to film on public property, including city streets, sidewalks, and parks, regardless of crew size. Filming on private property generally does not require a city permit. Right-of-way film permits typically process in 3 to 5 business days. Brandefy coordinates locations and permits as part of pre-production.
Brandefy produced the Get There ATX promo for the City of Austin and an animated explainer about MyCommuteSolutions.com for the Austin Transportation Department. Both videos are on this page.
Commercials, brand videos, product promos, testimonials, social media videos, education and training videos, event videos, sizzle reels, crowdfunding videos, animated explainers, and 3D animation.
We work across Austin and Central Texas, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Leander, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Kyle, Buda, and San Marcos.
Yes. We produce event videos, recaps, and sizzle reels. Crews, hotels, and locations book up around SXSW in March and around ACL Festival and the Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix in October, so contact us as early as you can.
They can. The Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program offers grants to commercial projects that spend at least $100,000 in Texas and meet its Texas-resident and in-state production requirements. The Texas Film Commission reviews applications, and approval is not guaranteed.
Request a quote on this page or call (424) 835-0405. We set up a discovery call to learn about your brand, goals, timeline, and budget, then send a proposal.
Tell us what you’re making and when you need it. We’ll come back with a plan, a timeline, and a quote.
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