What Empire Studios (NYC) does

Empire Studios LLC is a privately held, founder-owned video production company founded in December 2005 by Chris Bryant (Creative Director) as Bryant Productions and later rebranded. Headquartered in New Milford, Connecticut, the firm specializes in strategic video marketing content for U.S. manufacturing and B2B clients, with deep focus on the plastics, injection molding, robotics, and industrial sectors. A small core team (1-10 employees) is supplemented by an on-demand freelance talent network and a purpose-built mobile production van acquired in February 2025 to support nationwide client work.

The company's core products encompass end-to-end video production services spanning pre-production (concept, script, location scouting), on-location filming with minimal operational disruption, and AI-assisted post-production. The portfolio includes trade show video packages in Standard, Premium, and Ultimate tiers; 360 virtual tours priced from $4,000 to over $12,000 depending on scope; brand videos, testimonial videos, product demonstrations, facility tours, professional photography, animation, and live streaming for virtual trade shows. A newer extension is feature-length documentary production, exemplified by 'In Search of the Vikings' (announced March 2025) co-produced with American Crane & Equipment Corporation. Operationally, the studio runs on 100% solar power (since January 12, 2023), a sustainability differentiator pitched to environmentally conscious manufacturers.

Empire Studios generates revenue through project-based professional services engagements. Pricing is quote-driven and varies with scope and complexity, supported by a free 30-minute consultative video call and 24-48 business hour quote turnaround. Distribution is direct, with no intermediaries; go-to-market combines consultative sales with strong event-driven presence at industry trade shows such as NPE. Customer tenure is notably long, with Stew Leonard's a client since 2005 and multiple industrial clients returning for ongoing projects. The company is privately held by its founder with no disclosed external investment or institutional backing.

Name

Empire Studios (NYC)

Legal name

Empire Studios LLC

Website

https://empirestudiosllc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Empire Studios is a founder-owned U.S. video production firm that creates strategic marketing, trade show, 360 virtual tour, and documentary video content for manufacturing and B2B clients across the plastics, injection molding, robotics, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Video Production

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Manufacturing video marketing
• Trade show videos
• 360 virtual tours
• Corporate video production

Headquarters

HQ city

New Milford, CT

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based video production for manufacturing clients including brand videos, testimonial videos, trade show content, facility tours, and 360 virtual tours. Pricing varies by project complexity and scope.
2. Trade Show Packages: Curated video and photography bundles for trade shows with Standard, Premium, and Ultimate tiers including pre-show teasers, video loops, show recaps, and professional photography
3. 360 Video Production: Professional 360 virtual tour services ranging from $4,000-$12,000+ depending on locations, facility size, voiceover requirements, and specialized rigging needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Empire Studios is a full-service video production company specializing in strategic video marketing for manufacturing and B2B companies. Its offering encompasses end-to-end production including pre-production (concept creation, script writing, location scouting), on-location filming, AI-enhanced post-production with up to three rounds of revisions, and distribution strategy consultation. The company also produces trade show content packages, 360 virtual tours, live streaming, brand videos, testimonial videos, animation, and documentary film production.

Product overview

Empire Studios is a full-service video production company offering strategic video marketing services for manufacturing and B2B companies. The core offering encompasses pre-production (concept creation, script writing, location scouting), professional filming, and AI-enhanced post-production with distribution strategy support. The portfolio includes trade show video packages (Standard, Premium, Ultimate tiers) featuring video loops, invitation videos, booth spotlights, show recaps, photography, and testimonials. Additional specialized services include 360 Virtual Tours, live streaming, animation, and documentary film production. The company serves clients nationwide with a focus on the plastics and manufacturing industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Strategic Video Marketing Services Full-service video production and marketing services for manufacturing and B2B companies, encompassing pre-production (concept, script, location scouting), filming, and post-production with AI-enhanced editing and distribution strategy consultation.
• Trade Show Video Packages (Standard, Premium, Ultimate) Curated video and photography content bundles for trade shows including video loops, invitation videos, booth spotlights, show recaps, professional photography, customer testimonials, pre-show teasers, and personalized video invites across three tiers (Standard, Premium, Ultimate).
• Brand Videos High-quality brand video content that elevates manufacturing companies and showcases their expertise through compelling storytelling to build brand awareness and drive business results.
• Testimonial Videos Customer and employee testimonial video production designed to build trust and support recruitment and sales goals for B2B clients.
• 360 Virtual Tours Immersive 360-degree video tours of facilities accessible via YouTube and Vimeo without special devices, priced professionally from $4,000 to over $12,000 depending on number of locations, facility size, voiceover needs, call-outs, and specialized camera rigging requirements.
• Live Streaming Services Live streaming solutions for trade shows including production floor tours, Q&A sessions with teams, expert panel events, and live product announcements.
• Professional Photography Professional photography services for booths, attendee interactions, team photos, and other trade show content.
• Animation Services Animation services providing complete visual solutions for brands, complementing live-action video content.
• Trade Show Teasers and Invitation Videos Pre-show content including promotional teasers and personalized video invitations designed to boost booth attendance at trade shows.
• Product Spotlight Videos High-impact product spotlight videos for trade show unveilings designed to be visible to both in-person attendees and online audiences.
• Show Recap Videos High-energy recap videos of trade show booths designed to maximize ROI and extend the content value beyond the live event.
• Documentary Film Production Feature documentary production services for corporate and brand storytelling, exemplified by the feature-length documentary 'In Search of the Vikings' produced for American Crane & Equipment Corporation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 9-15 weeks average timeline from project greenlight to final video
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• American Crane & Equipment CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Executive Producer for 'In Search of the Vikings' documentary, a feature-length film following Karen Norheim and Stephanie Delibertis as they explore Norwegian heritage and leadership themes. Production scheduled to kick off in Bergen, Norway.
• Thomas Marketing ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Executive Producer for 'In Search of the Vikings' documentary. Thomas Marketing Services is a strategic marketing and consulting firm specializing in industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Thinkmojo: San Francisco-based B2B video production company specializing in brand stories, product launches, and customer stories for tech and enterprise clients — overlapping closely with Empire Studios' B2B-focused video marketing offering.
• Killer Infographics: U.S.-based visual content agency producing explainer videos, infographics, and animated content for B2B clients — comparable service offering and customer profile.
• Yum Yum Videos: Animated explainer video studio serving B2B brands with similar production workflows (script, storyboard, animation, voiceover) — comparable in business model to Empire Studios' video production arm.
• Demo Duck: U.S.-based explainer and B2B video production agency that produces brand videos, product demos, and animated content for mid-market and enterprise clients — directly comparable in offering mix and customer type to Empire Studios' commercial video work.
• Epipheo: U.S.-based video production company specializing in explainer and brand videos for businesses — overlapping with Empire Studios on commercial video production and B2B customer base.
• Lemonlight: U.S.-based video production agency serving brands and businesses with a similar mix of brand videos, testimonials, and product content; comparable business model and target customer segments to Empire Studios.
• Blue Carrot: Animated explainer and video production company serving B2B and enterprise clients with brand videos, explainers, and animation — overlapping with Empire Studios' core video and animation services.
• Sandwich Video: U.S.-based creative video agency producing brand films and product videos for a mix of consumer and B2B clients — comparable in creative positioning and end-to-end production model.

Regional players

• Wyzowl: UK-based video production company producing explainer videos, brand stories, and animated content for B2B clients — similar service mix to Empire Studios but primarily serving EMEA markets.
• Casual Films: UK-based B2B video production agency with a comparable offering across brand, explainer, and customer-story videos; serves similar enterprise customers but primarily in EMEA rather than the U.S.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/EmpireStudiosNY
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EmpireStudiosNYC
• Facebookfacebook.com/EmpireStudiosNYC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/empirestudios
• Instagraminstagram.com/empirestudiosllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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