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Friends 'n Allies is a boutique creative agency that helps build brands, launch products, and scale startups.

San Francisco • Los Angeles • Austin • New York • Global

•digital storytelling
•branding
•video production
•pitch videos
•launch pages
•copywriting
•words and images
•design and development
•generally good advice
•digital storytelling
•branding
•video production
•pitch videos
•launch pages
•copywriting
•words and images
•design and development
•generally good advice
•digital storytelling
•branding
•video production
•pitch videos
•launch pages
•copywriting
•words and images
•design and development
•generally good advice
•digital storytelling
•branding
•video production
•pitch videos
•launch pages
•copywriting
•words and images
•design and development
•generally good advice

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Just 70 seconds (try not to smile).

Trusted by Founders

We partner with ambitious teams to bring their unique stories to life.

Seismic
OConnor
Lumos
AGIGA
Athena
Dabkick
Nine Arches
Groove Thing
Lens Lizard
Erié
Western Digital (WD)
Daylight Computer Company

In Their Own Words

Nice things our clients have shared.

Eu-wen Ding

Founder and CEO

Lumos

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

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."

Mats Linander

Co-founder

Tidbyt

"Incredible. I get giddy when I watch it. I'm really impressed. Stunning."

Leigh Melander

LaunchBoom Summit Attendee

LaunchBoom

"Great direction - have a much better sense now of where to start w/the product video. Appreciated R&R's generosity."

Dror Cedar

CEO

Lumen

"One of the most talented and creative teams I've ever met."

Chris Mears

CEO

Wild Clean

"12/10 Happy."

Ti Chang

Co-founder

Crave

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

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."

Kevin Chao

AGIGA, Inc

"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!"

Samuel

LaunchBoom Summit Attendee

LaunchBoom

"I appreciated the comments on the content of the video. I think I've definitely been guilty of prioritizing product over audience"

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."

Clarissa Redwine

Tech Outreach Lead

Kickstarter

"The Godfather of Kickstarter videos."

Pascal Joguet

Co-Founder & CEO

Joué Music Instruments

"They did an amazing job helping us get the best video possible for our crowdfunding campaign."

Dror Cedar

CEO

Lumen

"The main video from that campaign was viewed more than 73M times, and I think that until today [seven years later], we use materials from it."

Matt Smith

Marketing Manager

Light Pong

"WHOO HOO – FRIENDS AND ALLIES THE KICKSTARTER VID LEGENDS. I love it!"

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"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!"

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"You guys are so good at this."

Robert Reid


"Looks and sounds awesome."

Par Johansson

Head of Product

Tidbyt

"Yup."

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"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!"

Nick Baltazar

Founder

Nu Fitness

"This is a masterpiece. I can't believe how well I did!"

Kevin Chou

Chief Visionary


"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I was particularly impressed with the flow and the audio description felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"The cinematography is just really really top notch. I was so impressed. And the editing skills are just obvious."

Tom Pritsky

Founder

Transcribe Glass

"Looks great!"

Ti Chang

Co-founder

Crave

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

Hans Ten Cate

CBO

Tilt 5

"Nothing short of a miracle. This thing is a masterpiece and worth every penny."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"Y'all have really elevated the brand."

Ti Chang

Co-founder

Crave

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

Eu-wen Ding

Founder and CEO

Lumos

"11/10 happy."

Eu-wen Ding

Founder and CEO

Lumos

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

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."

Mats Linander

Co-founder

Tidbyt

"Incredible. I get giddy when I watch it. I'm really impressed. Stunning."

Leigh Melander

LaunchBoom Summit Attendee

LaunchBoom

"Great direction - have a much better sense now of where to start w/the product video. Appreciated R&R's generosity."

Dror Cedar

CEO

Lumen

"One of the most talented and creative teams I've ever met."

Chris Mears

CEO

Wild Clean

"12/10 Happy."

Ti Chang

Co-founder

Crave

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

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."

Kevin Chao

AGIGA, Inc

"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!"

Samuel

LaunchBoom Summit Attendee

LaunchBoom

"I appreciated the comments on the content of the video. I think I've definitely been guilty of prioritizing product over audience"

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."

Clarissa Redwine

Tech Outreach Lead

Kickstarter

"The Godfather of Kickstarter videos."

Pascal Joguet

Co-Founder & CEO

Joué Music Instruments

"They did an amazing job helping us get the best video possible for our crowdfunding campaign."

Dror Cedar

CEO

Lumen

"The main video from that campaign was viewed more than 73M times, and I think that until today [seven years later], we use materials from it."

Matt Smith

Marketing Manager

Light Pong

"WHOO HOO – FRIENDS AND ALLIES THE KICKSTARTER VID LEGENDS. I love it!"

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"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!"

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"You guys are so good at this."

Robert Reid


"Looks and sounds awesome."

Par Johansson

Head of Product

Tidbyt

"Yup."

Steve Aokalani

Founder

Panekana

"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!"

Nick Baltazar

Founder

Nu Fitness

"This is a masterpiece. I can't believe how well I did!"

Kevin Chou

Chief Visionary


"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I was particularly impressed with the flow and the audio description felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"The cinematography is just really really top notch. I was so impressed. And the editing skills are just obvious."

Tom Pritsky

Founder

Transcribe Glass

"Looks great!"

Ti Chang

Co-founder

Crave

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

Hans Ten Cate

CBO

Tilt 5

"Nothing short of a miracle. This thing is a masterpiece and worth every penny."

Sal Sayles

Content Marketing Consultant

Lumen

"Y'all have really elevated the brand."

Ti Chang

Co-founder

Crave

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

Eu-wen Ding

Founder and CEO

Lumos

"11/10 happy."

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