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Friends 'n Allies is a boutique creative agency that helps build brands, launch products, and scale startups.
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We partner with ambitious teams to bring their unique stories to life.












In Their Own Words
Nice things our clients have shared.
Leigh Melander
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Great direction - have a much better sense now of where to start w/the product video. Appreciated R&R's generosity."
Kevin Chao

"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I watched it a couple of times, where I tried to find things to knit pick, be more detailed about and make better. However, I couldn't find anything that required tweaking. And, that's saying a lot from me! I was particularly impressed with the the flow, how everyone was put in at the right moments, and the audio description that felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind. I'm so proud, happy, and thrilled about this video production!"
Eu-wen Ding
Founder and CEO

"11/10 happy."
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"True to their name, they really are friends and allies — fun to work with and they get shit done."
Simon Berens
SWE

"I'm especially proud of the video!"
Eric Lowe
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Eye opening and incisive"
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"True to their name, they really are friends and allies — fun to work with and they get shit done."
Fred Benenson
CEO

"Thoughtfully crafted our story into something entertaining, smart, honest, and important for our brand's future."
Nick Baltazar
Founder

"This is a masterpiece. I can't believe how well I did!"
Eu-wen Ding
Founder and CEO

"They have a ton of raw talent and work really hard to produce something awesome."
Alex Hult
Founder and CEO

"There's a huge difference between good and great, and you guys are great."
Samuel
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"I appreciated the comments on the content of the video. I think I've definitely been guilty of prioritizing product over audience"
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"True to their name, they really are friends and allies — fun to work with and they get shit done."
Tito Ben Alexander
Business Operations

"Great work! They came out really well and I can't wait to get them out in use!"
Matthew Roy
Superbacker

"I've backed 351 Kickstarter projects, and that video is easily in the top five."
Geoff Gray
Founder

"No creative team works harder than these guys to make soulful, magical and impactful pieces. It is unfair how talented they are."
Vicky
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Learned a few good tips for our video"
Clarissa Redwine
Tech Outreach Lead

"The Godfather of Kickstarter videos."
Jackson Hung
Founder

"Great"
Chris Gadway
VP of Design

"They strike a productive balance of project management and impactful creative."
Mitch Gorshin
Creative Director
"This is fabulous. Perfect day of shooting."
Oliver Cameron
CEO
"I just wanted to say wow."
Leigh Melander
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Great direction - have a much better sense now of where to start w/the product video. Appreciated R&R's generosity."
Kevin Chao

"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I watched it a couple of times, where I tried to find things to knit pick, be more detailed about and make better. However, I couldn't find anything that required tweaking. And, that's saying a lot from me! I was particularly impressed with the the flow, how everyone was put in at the right moments, and the audio description that felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind. I'm so proud, happy, and thrilled about this video production!"
Eu-wen Ding
Founder and CEO

"11/10 happy."
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"True to their name, they really are friends and allies — fun to work with and they get shit done."
Simon Berens
SWE

"I'm especially proud of the video!"
Eric Lowe
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Eye opening and incisive"
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"True to their name, they really are friends and allies — fun to work with and they get shit done."
Fred Benenson
CEO

"Thoughtfully crafted our story into something entertaining, smart, honest, and important for our brand's future."
Nick Baltazar
Founder

"This is a masterpiece. I can't believe how well I did!"
Eu-wen Ding
Founder and CEO

"They have a ton of raw talent and work really hard to produce something awesome."
Alex Hult
Founder and CEO

"There's a huge difference between good and great, and you guys are great."
Samuel
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"I appreciated the comments on the content of the video. I think I've definitely been guilty of prioritizing product over audience"
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"True to their name, they really are friends and allies — fun to work with and they get shit done."
Tito Ben Alexander
Business Operations

"Great work! They came out really well and I can't wait to get them out in use!"
Matthew Roy
Superbacker

"I've backed 351 Kickstarter projects, and that video is easily in the top five."
Geoff Gray
Founder

"No creative team works harder than these guys to make soulful, magical and impactful pieces. It is unfair how talented they are."
Vicky
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Learned a few good tips for our video"
Clarissa Redwine
Tech Outreach Lead

"The Godfather of Kickstarter videos."
Jackson Hung
Founder

"Great"
Chris Gadway
VP of Design

"They strike a productive balance of project management and impactful creative."
Mitch Gorshin
Creative Director
"This is fabulous. Perfect day of shooting."
Oliver Cameron
CEO
"I just wanted to say wow."
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