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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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Trusted by Founders
We partner with ambitious teams to bring their unique stories to life.
In Their Own Words
Nice things our clients have shared.
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"Y'all have really elevated the brand."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"I have had the pleasure of working with FNA for several days. I was not familiar with cinematography, but I know professional quality work when I see it, and these guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point and efficient. They know what they are looking for in terms of quality product, and they get there quickly. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Tito Ben Alexander
Business Operations
"Great work! They came out really well and I can't wait to get them out in use!"
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."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"You guys are so good at this."
Mats Linander
Co-founder
"Incredible. I get giddy when I watch it. I'm really impressed. Stunning."
Simon Berens
SWE
"I'm especially proud of the video!"
Patri Friedman
General Partner
"Holy crap this is so much fun...Psyched to be finally doing short-form video & great working with Friends 'n Allies."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."
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"
Tom Pritsky
Founder
"Looks great!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."
Alex Hague
Creative Director
"Looks INCREDIBLE!!!! Wow, just amazing amazing work."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"I worked with FNA on filming my pitch for investors. I cannot say enough about the creativity and professionalism that Ready and Richie exhibit. They were really fun to work with, and their focus and encouragement towards my project and me was amazing."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."
Aaron Silverberg
Founder & CEO
"The execution from planning and storyboards to shooting and post was amazing, and we're really happy with the end product!"
Oliver Cameron
CEO
"I just wanted to say wow."
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"Wow!! Looks good---I mean it's hard to watch myself, but I think it looks and sounds really great. Now that I have a pitch video and an app in the App Store I'm feeling more confident!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"The cinematography is just really really top notch. I was so impressed. And the editing skills are just obvious."
Fred Benenson
CEO
"Thoughtfully crafted our story into something entertaining, smart, honest, and important for our brand's future."
Greg Yeutter
Founder and CEO
"I must say, it looks REALLY good."
Mitch Gorshin
Creative Director
"This is fabulous. Perfect day of shooting."
Pascal Joguet
Co-Founder & CEO
"They did an amazing job helping us get the best video possible for our crowdfunding campaign."
Harshyt Goel
Founder
"This is awesome peeps! Pretty incredible what you were able to get done in just a couple of days."
Vicky
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Learned a few good tips for our video"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"These guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"Y'all have really elevated the brand."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"I have had the pleasure of working with FNA for several days. I was not familiar with cinematography, but I know professional quality work when I see it, and these guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point and efficient. They know what they are looking for in terms of quality product, and they get there quickly. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Tito Ben Alexander
Business Operations
"Great work! They came out really well and I can't wait to get them out in use!"
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."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"You guys are so good at this."
Mats Linander
Co-founder
"Incredible. I get giddy when I watch it. I'm really impressed. Stunning."
Simon Berens
SWE
"I'm especially proud of the video!"
Patri Friedman
General Partner
"Holy crap this is so much fun...Psyched to be finally doing short-form video & great working with Friends 'n Allies."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."
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"
Tom Pritsky
Founder
"Looks great!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."
Alex Hague
Creative Director
"Looks INCREDIBLE!!!! Wow, just amazing amazing work."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"I worked with FNA on filming my pitch for investors. I cannot say enough about the creativity and professionalism that Ready and Richie exhibit. They were really fun to work with, and their focus and encouragement towards my project and me was amazing."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."
Aaron Silverberg
Founder & CEO
"The execution from planning and storyboards to shooting and post was amazing, and we're really happy with the end product!"
Oliver Cameron
CEO
"I just wanted to say wow."
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"Wow!! Looks good---I mean it's hard to watch myself, but I think it looks and sounds really great. Now that I have a pitch video and an app in the App Store I'm feeling more confident!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant
"The cinematography is just really really top notch. I was so impressed. And the editing skills are just obvious."
Fred Benenson
CEO
"Thoughtfully crafted our story into something entertaining, smart, honest, and important for our brand's future."
Greg Yeutter
Founder and CEO
"I must say, it looks REALLY good."
Mitch Gorshin
Creative Director
"This is fabulous. Perfect day of shooting."
Pascal Joguet
Co-Founder & CEO
"They did an amazing job helping us get the best video possible for our crowdfunding campaign."
Harshyt Goel
Founder
"This is awesome peeps! Pretty incredible what you were able to get done in just a couple of days."
Vicky
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Learned a few good tips for our video"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"These guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
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