Harvest Films

What Harvest Films does

Harvest Films is a privately held boutique film and video production company founded in Spring 2001 by Executive Producer Bonnie Goldfarb and Director Baker Smith, headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The company produces television commercials, digital video content, branded entertainment, documentaries, and original programming for major advertising agencies and Fortune 500 brands, including Nike, Cadillac, Porsche, Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Amazon, and Booking.com. Its competitive position rests on a curated roster of four directors (Baker Smith, Elizabeth Banks, Nicholas Schrunk, and Sam Jones) with proven theatrical and commercial success.

The company operates on a project-based revenue model, with fees generated through commercial production, branded content development, and a sub-product line of original content development (including the episodic pilot "Godbrothers" and documentary projects such as "Return to Freedom"). Distribution is conducted via long-standing direct relationships with major agency holding-company networks (TBWA, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, FCB, DDB, Wieden+Kennedy, Publicis, 72andSunny, Grey, Mcgarrybowen, Weber Shandwick) and direct brand relationships. Regional sales representatives cover East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast territories.

The company has accumulated 100+ industry awards, including a Cannes Grand Prix, Clio Production Company of the Year, Clio Hall of Fame, D&AD Gold Pencils, an Emmy Award, and a DGA Win for directing. Co-founder Bonnie Goldfarb was appointed to the California Film Commission in January 2018. Operational capacity is 11-50 employees with no parent company, subsidiaries, external institutional investors, or funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Harvest Films

Legal name

Harvest Films

Website

https://harvestfilms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harvest Films is a Santa Monica-based boutique film and video production company founded in 2001, producing TV commercials, branded content, and documentaries for major advertising agencies (TBWA, BBDO, W+K, DDB) and Fortune 500 brands (Nike, Red Bull, Cadillac, Porsche, Coca-Cola, Amazon) through a curated roster of award-winning directors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Live-Action TV Movies, Miniseries & Specials Production (MPADABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Branded Documentary / Nonfiction (Corporate & NGO) (MPADADAK)

Keywords

• Commercial video production
• Branded content creation
• Advertising production services
• Documentary filmmaking
• Original content development

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Monica

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Commercial Production: Production of television commercials and digital video content for advertising agencies and brands. Revenue generated through project-based fees for creative production services.
2. Branded Content: Creation of branded entertainment content and documentary-style campaigns for clients seeking longer-form or story-driven brand communications.
3. Original Content Development: Development and production of original TV pilots and feature film concepts. Godbrothers pilot represents company's venture into original entertainment properties.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harvest Films is an award-winning boutique production company that produces television commercials, digital video content, branded entertainment, and original programming for advertising agencies and major brands. The company operates with a curated roster of directors including Elizabeth Banks, Baker Smith, Nicholas Schrunk, and Sam Jones, delivering creative production services for clients such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Cadillac, and Porsche. Beyond commercial work, the company develops original content including TV pilots, documentaries, and audio programming through its Radio Harvest platform.

Product overview

Harvest Films is an award-winning production company offering commercial production and branded content services. The company operates as a boutique production studio with a curated roster of directors (Baker Smith, Elizabeth Banks, Nicholas Schrunk, and Sam Jones) who create television commercials, digital video content, and documentary projects for advertising agencies and major brands. Beyond traditional commercial production, the company has expanded into original content development including episodic pilots and longer-form documentary projects, as well as audio content through its Radio Harvest programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Production Production of television commercials and digital video content for advertising agencies and brands, including work for clients such as Nike, Coca-Cola, Red Bull, Cadillac, and Porsche.
• Branded Content Creation of branded entertainment content and documentary-style campaigns for clients seeking longer-form or story-driven brand communications.
• Original Content Development Development and production of original television pilots and longer-form content, including the episodic pilot Godbrothers and documentary projects.
• Radio Harvest Podcast and radio programming featuring music mixes and audio content from resident DJs including Chuck Fry and Baker Smith.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sisterhood of Motherhood campaign achieved 8.4+ million YouTube views
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Return to FreedomminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Harvest Films partnered with Return to Freedom (RTF), a nonprofit wild horse and burro rescue organization founded by Neda DeMayo. The company produced a documentary film shot from the perspective of wild horses to raise awareness about PTSD in horses from BLM roundups and the organization's sanctuary work. RTF relies on charitable contributions for operations.
• Cashmere AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Ad Age 2019 Multicultural Agency of the Year partnered with Harvest Films on Jack in the Box Born For This campaign featuring Lele Pons. Partnership created integrated broadcast and social content for brand's Spicy Chicken Combo launch.
• 72andSunnycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor creative agency partnered on multiple campaigns including Carl's Jr. Most American Thickburger (Most Patriotic Ad in the World) and potentially other brands. Long-standing creative collaboration.
• Weber ShandwickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal PR and communications agency partnered on Cadillac campaigns including Sofia & Joe, It's Time to Let Go featuring Elizabeth Banks direction with celebrities including Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello, Jonas Brothers, and Tiffany Haddish.
• TBWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal agency partnership on multiple campaigns including Persil Super Bowl LI (Elizabeth Banks' harvest directorial debut starring Bill Nye), Pepsi, Fox Sports, and Maytag Man reboot.
• Wieden+KennedycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent creative agency partnered on Nike campaigns including PR Magic and other brand work.
• DDBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal advertising network partnered on Brita campaigns including Sugar Buildings (in-camera sugar cube city) and Make Every Drop Amazing featuring Stephen Curry.
• BBDOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal agency partnership on AT&T Bangs campaign and GE Favorite Things campaign.
• Saatchi & SaatchicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal agency partnership on Crest Mother's Day campaign (Elizabeth Banks) and Toyota Girlfriend campaign.
• FCB ChicagominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional office of global agency partnered on FanDuel sports betting campaign featuring Pooch Hall and Glad Press'n Seal campaign.
• Ad CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit advertising organization partnered to create films directing people to Understood.org for parents of children with learning and attention issues. Partnership aimed at helping millions of children thrive.
• ESPN CreativeWorksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership on Coke Zero Sugar campaign featuring ESPN personalities Scott Van Pelt and Rece Davis, shot at ESPN headquarters in Bristol, CT.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Anonymous Content: Boutique commercial and film/TV production company with an elite director roster (including feature filmmakers) and a Cannes/Emmy pedigree directly comparable to Harvest Films. Operates at slightly larger scale and serves the same top-tier agency and Fortune 500 brand roster.
• Radical Media: Premier boutique production company producing commercials, branded content, and documentary features for the same blue-chip agency and brand client base. Comparable award pedigree and directorial-talent-led model.
• Smuggler: Direct peer in the boutique commercial/branded content space with a roster of award-winning directors producing for the same major agencies and brands. Frequently competes with Harvest Films for agency-of-record assignments.
• RSA Films: Long-established boutique commercial production house with a feature-director roster (Ridley Scott Associates lineage) producing commercials and branded content for the same Fortune 500 brand base as Harvest.
• Prettybird: Culver City-based boutique production company with a curated director roster producing commercials, branded content, and music-driven work. Direct competitor for the same premium commercial briefs Harvest pursues.
• Park Pictures: Boutique production company with a multi-office roster of award-winning directors serving the same agency holding companies (WPP, Omnicom, IPG) and direct-brand clients as Harvest Films.
• Furlined: Boutique commercial production company with a director-driven roster producing Super Bowl-tier and Cannes-recognized work. Directly comparable in size, prestige positioning, and agency-client overlap with Harvest Films.
• Division (formerly MJZ): Major boutique commercial production network with an A-list director roster producing work for global brands and top agencies. Functions as one of Harvest's larger, more international competitors in the same premium tier.
• Arts & Sciences: Boutique commercial production company known for narrative-driven, prestige creative in the same agency and brand ecosystem. Closely comparable to Harvest Films in scale, award profile, and director-led model.

Emerging players

• Helo: Newer boutique production company with a curated roster of directors and strong agency relationships. Competes with Harvest Films for premium commercial assignments but at a smaller scale and more recent vintage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/harvestfilms
• Xx.com/harvestfilms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harvest-films

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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