What Fallout Entertainment does

Fallout Entertainment (stylized fALLOUT) is a privately held, founder-controlled video production company founded by Bill Fishman in 1984 and headquartered at 3863 Grand View Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066. The company operates as a full-service production studio with a horizontal service portfolio spanning music videos, commercials and promos, lyric videos and visualizers, animation and VFX, documentaries and behind-the-scenes/EPK content, feature films, television programming, and live concert recording. Its core technology stack combines traditional 2D, 3D, CG, hand-drawn animation, and visual effects with stated adoption of AI animation techniques, with full-service capabilities from concept development through post-production including editing and color grading.

The company's customer base spans marquee music artists (Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Backstreet Boys, Good Charlotte, Michael Bublé, The O'Jays), major consumer brands (Amazon Prime, Ford, Kellogg's, SurveyMonkey), and film/TV projects (Billy Zane in Waltzing with Brando). Revenue is generated primarily through project-based one-time license fees for music video production, film and television production (including theatrical distribution and VOD licensing), commercial/promotional content, and ongoing licensing royalties from its existing content library. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, relying on portfolio showcasing, industry relationships, referrals, film festival appearances, and earned media rather than paid acquisition channels.

Operating with a team of 11-50 employees across a bench of 8+ named directors, Fallout has accumulated 39+ years of continuous operation with award validation including a 2003 MTV VMA Viewer's Choice Award, CMA and ACM Best Video awards, Billboard Awards, a 2025 Academy Award shortlist for Waltzing with Brando, and a 2026 Grammy nomination for Mariah Carey/KAYTRANADA's Don't Forget About Us remix. The business remains founder-controlled with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

Fallout Entertainment

Legal name

Fallout Entertainment

Website

https://falloutentertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fallout Entertainment is a Los Angeles-based, founder-controlled video production company producing music videos, commercials, feature films, animation/VFX, and live concert content for major artists and brands since 1984.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Production Services

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Broadcast/Recording for Live Events (OB, Multicam, Livestream Capture) (MPAGAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Graphics, Branding & Character Generation (CG) (MPAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Music video production
• Film production services
• Commercial video production
• Animation visual effects
• Television production

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Music Video Production: Project-based production fees for creating music videos for artists ranging from emerging talent to Grammy-winning superstars. Revenue is generated through direct commissions from artists, record labels, and management companies.
2. Film and Television Production: Feature film and television production including development, production, and distribution. Revenue includes theatrical distribution, VOD licensing, TV broadcast rights, and streaming platform deals.
3. Commercial and Promotional Content: Brand-focused video production for advertisers and corporations. Revenue generated through project fees for commercials, promos, and branded content for platforms including TV, digital, and social media.
4. Licensing and Royalties: Ongoing revenue from licensing existing content library including films, music videos, and other productions for streaming, broadcast, and merchandise use.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fallout Entertainment is a full-service entertainment production company that creates music videos, commercials and promos, lyric videos/visualizers, animation and visual effects (VFX), documentaries/behind-the-scenes content, feature films, television programming, and live concert recordings for artists, record labels, brands, and networks. The company provides end-to-end production services spanning concept development, strategy, filming, editing, color grading, and final delivery across social, digital, broadcast, and theatrical platforms. Its client base ranges from emerging breakthrough artists to multi-platinum Grammy winners, Academy Award-winning actors, and major consumer brands.

Product overview

Fallout Entertainment (fALLOUT) is a video production company founded in 1984, based in Los Angeles, California. The company operates as a full-service entertainment production studio offering multiple distinct services: Music Videos (award-winning production for artists from emerging to Grammy winners), Commercials/Promos (brand content for all platforms), Lyric Videos/Visualizers (engaging visual treatments for music), Animation/VFX (AI-powered and traditional animation techniques), Documentaries/Behind the Scenes/EPK (reality content and press kits), Feature Films (including Oscar-shortlisted 'Waltzing with Brando'), Film/Television programming, and Live Concert recordings. The company's core offering is creative video production services, with its most recent major project being the 2025 biographical dramedy 'Waltzing with Brando' directed by founder Bill Fishman.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Music Video Production Award-winning music video production for artists ranging from young breakthrough talents to multi-platinum Grammy winners. Services span concept development, filming, and post-production optimized for any platform (social, digital, broadcast).
• Commercials and Promos Production Brand and product promotional content creation for diverse audiences across all platforms. Services cover conception through final video execution for advertisers and brands including Amazon Prime, Ford, Kellogg's, and SurveyMonkey.
• Lyric Video and Visualizer Production Engaging lyric video production with clever, captivating visual treatments for music artists. Handles concept creation through final video delivery, targeting audience engagement for music releases.
• Animation and Visual Effects (VFX) Production Full-range animation and visual effects production including AI animation, 2D, 3D, CG animation, visual effects, graphic design, and hand-drawn animation techniques, staying current with cutting-edge industry technology.
• Documentary, Behind-the-Scenes, and EPK Production Documentary production and behind-the-scenes content for music and film projects, including Electronic Press Kits (EPK) for artists and productions.
• Feature Film Production Feature film production including award-winning biographical dramas, comedies, and narrative features for theatrical and streaming release.
• Film and Television Programming Production Television programming and series production for broadcast and streaming platforms, including music-driven shows and episodic content produced for networks such as ABC, PBS, Sony/Verizon, Discovery Channel, and AMC.
• Live Concert Recording and Production Concert and live performance video recording and production for broadcast, streaming, and home video distribution. Notable projects include Michael Bublé 'Live in Vegas', The O'Jays 'Live in New York City' (PBS), and Leslie Odom Jr. holiday specials.
• Waltzing with Brando (Feature Film) Award-winning biographical comedy-drama about Marlon Brando's friendship with architect Bernard Judge, starring Billy Zane as Brando. Written and directed by Bill Fishman. Oscar-shortlisted, released theatrically in 2025 with VOD availability on major platforms.
• Mariah Carey 'Don't Forget About Us' (KAYTRANADA Remix) Music Video Grammy-nominated music video produced for Mariah Carey's KAYTRANADA remix of 'Don't Forget About Us', demonstrating Fallout's work with multi-platinum, Grammy-winning recording artists.

Quantifiable outcome

• Waltzing with Brando was Oscar-shortlisted and won multiple film festival awards
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Radical Media: Globally recognized production company spanning music videos, commercials, documentaries, and feature films. Similar full-service offering with a comparable portfolio of award-winning work.
• Caviar: Multi-disciplinary production company with strength in commercials, music videos, and feature films. Comparable boutique-to-mid-scale structure and client base.
• Prettybird: Boutique LA production studio focused on music videos, commercials, and short-form content. Directly comparable in service mix, client profile (major brands and artists), and headcount scale.
• Smuggler: Global production company producing commercials, music videos, and feature films. Comparable in scope and works with similar brand and entertainment clients.
• Anonymous Content: LA-based production company with a comparable mix of music video, commercial, and feature film work. Closely mirrors Fallout's full-service model and A-list director roster.
• London Alley Entertainment: LA-based production studio with strong music video roots and a growing film and commercial practice. Directly competes for music artist and brand clients.
• Partizan: International production company with a director-driven model across music videos, commercials, and narrative content. Overlaps with Fallout's director-led boutique positioning.
• Believe Media: Boutique production company specializing in music videos and commercials for major artists and brands. Directly comparable in service mix and target clients.

Emerging players

• Heliograf: LA-based creative production studio covering commercials, music videos, and branded content. Comparable in scope and a likely competitor for similar brand and music video briefs.

Broad incumbents

• RSA Films: Larger, long-established commercial and music video production house with a global footprint. Overlaps with Fallout on commercial and music video production but operates at meaningfully greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/falloutentertainment?igsh=eThtaGhnbmlwNm91
• Xx.com/falloutent
• Facebookfacebook.com/FalloutEntertainment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fallout-entertainment

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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