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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.
Eu-wen Ding
Founder and CEO

"They have a ton of raw talent and work really hard to produce something awesome."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."
Mats Linander
Co-founder

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

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

"12/10 Happy."
Ti Chang
Co-founder

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

"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."
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!"
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"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."
Clarissa Redwine
Tech Outreach Lead

"The Godfather of Kickstarter videos."
Pascal Joguet
Co-Founder & CEO

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

"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

"WHOO HOO – FRIENDS AND ALLIES THE KICKSTARTER VID LEGENDS. I love it!"
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!"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"You guys are so good at this."
Robert Reid
"Looks and sounds awesome."
Par Johansson
Head of Product

"Yup."
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!"
Nick Baltazar
Founder

"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

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

"Looks great!"
Ti Chang
Co-founder

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

"Nothing short of a miracle. This thing is a masterpiece and worth every penny."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"Y'all have really elevated the brand."
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"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

"11/10 happy."
Eu-wen Ding
Founder and CEO

"They have a ton of raw talent and work really hard to produce something awesome."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."
Mats Linander
Co-founder

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

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

"12/10 Happy."
Ti Chang
Co-founder

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

"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."
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!"
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"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."
Clarissa Redwine
Tech Outreach Lead

"The Godfather of Kickstarter videos."
Pascal Joguet
Co-Founder & CEO

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

"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

"WHOO HOO – FRIENDS AND ALLIES THE KICKSTARTER VID LEGENDS. I love it!"
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!"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"You guys are so good at this."
Robert Reid
"Looks and sounds awesome."
Par Johansson
Head of Product

"Yup."
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!"
Nick Baltazar
Founder

"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

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

"Looks great!"
Ti Chang
Co-founder

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

"Nothing short of a miracle. This thing is a masterpiece and worth every penny."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"Y'all have really elevated the brand."
Ti Chang
Co-founder

"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

"11/10 happy."
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