Red Ant

What Red Ant does

Red Ant Filmproduksjon is a privately held Norwegian film production company founded in 2011 and headquartered at Løkketangen 12A in Sandvika, serving the Oslo metropolitan area. The company produces a broad portfolio of visual content — information films, commercial/advertising films, 2D and 3D animation, attitude and behavior-change campaigns, live event streaming, drone cinematography, custom sound and music production, and event coverage — delivered through an integrated in-house team of filmmakers, animators ('animaur'), sound designers, musicians, and post-producers. Notable technical components include certified drone operations with permits for restricted Oslo city center airspace, multi-camera live broadcast setups, and exclusive-rights music production for brand reuse.

The company operates as a full-service creative agency with a sales-led, direct-engagement go-to-market model. Customers initiate projects via website contact forms, phone inquiries, or in-person meetings at the Sandvika office, with pricing quoted per project based on filming days, roles involved, and production complexity; disclosed project values range from tens of thousands to over one million Norwegian kroner. Client segments span private-sector brands (Elkjøp, Plantasjen, Tomra, Karo Pharma, Holocare, DEFA, ATEA, Stabæk), public-sector agencies (Statens vegvesen, Helsedirektoratet, Utdanningsdirektoratet, Statsbygg, Arkivverket), higher education and research institutions (Universitetet i Oslo, IFE, NDLA), nonprofits and labor organizations (Fagforbundet, NAF, Ungt Entreprenørskap), and Norway's leading advertising agencies as production-of-record partners. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no intermediaries, resellers, or marketplace channels.

The business is founder/team-owned with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds. Operating scope is single-country (Norway), with no claimed global footprint. The company markets itself through its portfolio website, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook channels, supplemented by a customer-testimonial program (#kundeskryt).

Name

Red Ant

Legal name

Red Ant Filmproduksjon

Website

https://www.redant.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Red Ant Filmproduksjon is a Norwegian film production company founded in 2011 in Sandvika, producing commercial films, information films, 2D/3D animation, drone cinematography, live streaming, and event coverage for private brands, government agencies, NGOs, and advertising agencies across Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Film Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Animation Production (2D/3D/Stop-Motion) (MPAAAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

2D Character Animation (MPAHACAA), 2D (Traditional & Digital) Animation Production (MPADACAA), Historical, Biographical & Archival Documentaries (MPADADAE)

Keywords

• Film production services
• Video production agency
• Animation production
• Commercial filmmaking
• Drone filming services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sandvika

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Film and Animation Production: Project-based production fees for creating commercial films, information films, animation films, and other video content. Pricing varies based on number of filming days, roles involved, and production complexity. The company provides custom quotes for each project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Red Ant Filmproduksjon is a Norwegian full-service film production company offering visual storytelling through commercial films, information films, animation films, attitude campaigns, live streaming, drone filming, audio/music production, and event coverage. They handle every stage from idea development and concept through filming, animation, and post-production for clients in the public sector, established brands, startups, and advertising agencies.

Product overview

Red Ant is a film production company based in Sandvika, Norway, operating since 2011. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of visual storytelling services organized around three core offerings: Informasjonsfilm (information/educational films), Reklamefilm (commercial/advertising films), and Animasjonsfilm (animation films). These are complemented by specialized services including Holdningskampanje (attitude/awareness campaigns), Streaming, Lyd og musikkproduksjon (audio/music production), Dronefilm (drone filming), and Event coverage. The company positions itself as 'visuelle historiefortellere' (visual storytellers) serving government agencies, established brands, and startups, with a focus on making complex messages clear and engaging across all channels including social media, cinema, and B2B platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Informasjonsfilm (Information Films) Information films designed to explain complex topics clearly and engagingly, including training films, instructional films, and animated explainer videos tailored to target audiences. Used by public agencies, educational institutions, and enterprises needing to communicate complex messages.
• Reklamefilm (Commercial Films) Advertising and promotional films that capture attention and drive results, including cinema ads, social media content, B2B campaigns, product videos, and attitude campaigns. Aimed at brands seeking brand-building, product promotion, and audience action.
• Animasjonsfilm (Animation Films) Animation films that visualize complex messages clearly, including 2D and 3D animation, motion graphics, explainer videos, training content, and documentary-style animated pieces. Used for social media, training, case films, documentaries, and product videos.
• Holdningskampanje (Attitude Campaigns) Campaign films designed to influence attitudes and change behavior, combining creativity with strategic communication and emotional appeal to motivate audiences toward positive change. Used by brands, NGOs, and public agencies for advocacy and behavior-change campaigns.
• Streaming (Live Event Streaming) Live streaming and digital broadcasting services for events, combining pre-recorded videos with live segments, multi-camera production, and professional presentation of content. Suited for events such as conferences, festivals, and broadcasts.
• Lyd og musikkproduksjon (Audio and Music Production) Sound design and music production services that bring films to life and build brand identity through unique soundtracks, with custom solutions offered for exclusive brand use. Includes brand music and original score production.
• Dronefilm (Drone Filming) Certified drone pilots providing aerial filming services with all necessary permits, available as a standalone service or integrated into larger productions. Includes experience filming in Oslo city center and assistance with permits and authorizations.
• Event (Event Filming) Event coverage including custom content for screens, opening films, aftermovies, multi-camera production, and live streaming for events and conferences. Aimed at event organizers and brands hosting corporate or public events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ projects completed since 2011
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers34 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• B-Reel: Nordic creative production company with offices in Stockholm and beyond, producing films, animation, and digital content for global brands. Directly comparable to Red Ant as a Nordic creative production house serving commercial and brand clients with integrated film and animation capabilities.
• TRY: One of Norway's largest creative ad agencies with in-house film and content production for Norwegian brands. Comparable as a Norwegian competitor providing film production services to the same brand and public-sector clients Red Ant serves.
• ANTI (anti.as): Norwegian creative agency with an Oslo-based film and content production arm. Comparable because it competes for the same Norwegian advertising and brand content budgets as Red Ant, blending strategy, creative, and production.
• KODE: Norwegian creative agency (Trondheim-based) producing films, campaigns, and brand content for public and private clients. Comparable because it serves the same Norwegian market with integrated creative and film production services.
• Good Morning: Norwegian creative agency producing brand films, campaigns, and content for Norwegian advertisers. Comparable because it operates in the same Norwegian production landscape and frequently competes on commercial film pitches.
• Stolp + Friends: Norwegian creative agency offering film, content, and campaign production for Norwegian brands and public actors. Comparable in target market and integrated production-delivery model.
• Whitespace: Norwegian creative agency with film and content production capabilities for public-sector and commercial clients. Comparable because it overlaps with Red Ant's public-sector film and information-film work in the Norwegian market.

Broad incumbents

• Monks (MediaMonks / S4 Capital): Global scaled digital production and content company offering film, animation, and content at scale for brands worldwide. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same film/animation production category, but with a global delivery footprint rather than Norway-only focus.
• Anonymous Content: Global creative production company behind major brand films, commercials, and content. Comparable in the commercial film and animation production category, but operates at significantly larger scale and budget than Red Ant's typical Norwegian projects.
• Stink Studios: Global creative studio producing film, animation, and digital content for brands and agencies. Comparable as a broader incumbent offering the same commercial film and animation production services Red Ant provides, but with international reach and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RedAntProductions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/redantfilm
• Instagraminstagram.com/redant___

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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