What HIGHLINE STUDIOS LIMITED does

Highline Studios Limited is a privately held, founder-owned film and video production company founded in 2004 by Damon Hoydysh in New York City and now headquartered in Los Angeles with a regional office in New York. The company provides full-service video production and post-production services across five core offerings: corporate video production (executive messaging, internal communications, case studies, recruiting films), brand and commercial production (TV commercials, product launches, brand films), post-production (editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics, multi-format deliverables), aerial photography (FAA-licensed drones and helicopter platforms), and specialized architecture/engineering/construction (AEC) production. Production technology centers on RED and Arri cinema cameras, 16mm and Super 8 film workflows, drone and helicopter aerial platforms, and a Frame.io-anchored post-production pipeline augmented with AI plugins for editing, color, and audio work.

The company serves a diversified base of enterprise and mid-market clients across eight verticals — logistics and 3PL, architecture and design, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing and industrial, technology and SaaS, renewable energy, professional and legal services, and food and beverage — with publicly visible relationships including AECOM, Speedo, UPS, Happy Returns, Pfizer, GE, Motorola, Tutor Perini, Silgan Containers, Flexe, Murad, Gagosian, Vanity Fair, and Dickies. It also works with ad agencies and smaller businesses. A 100% client retention rate is cited on the company website, and testimonials reference repeat engagements at the VP/executive level.

Revenue is generated via project-based, custom-quoted fees for one-time engagements, with smaller corporate shoots reportedly starting in the $5,000–$10,000 range and larger commercial productions scaling to six figures based on scope, crew, locations, talent, and post-production requirements. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct, driven by SEO-optimized industry pages, portfolio and case-study content, and consultation/quote CTAs. The company operates a wholly-owned sister business, Highline Camera Rentals (launched 2018), which provides camera and equipment rentals and supports internal production economics. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed.

Name

HIGHLINE STUDIOS LIMITED

Legal name

Highline Studios Limited

Website

https://highlinestudios.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Highline Studios Limited is a privately held, founder-owned bi-coastal film and video production company (LA and NYC) producing corporate, brand, commercial, aerial, and AEC video content for enterprise clients across logistics, healthcare, manufacturing, tech, and other B2B verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental (MPADAFAB)

Keywords

• Corporate video production
• Commercial video production
• Aerial cinematography services
• Post-production services
• Brand film production

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Project-based fee-for-service model for corporate video, brand films, commercial campaigns, and documentary content. Custom quote-based pricing tailored to each project's scope, crew size, locations, talent, and post-production requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Highline Studios is a full-service film and video production company that creates brand films, corporate videos, and commercial campaigns for enterprise clients and ad agencies. Services span the entire production lifecycle from creative development and on-location filming (including drone and helicopter aerial cinematography) through post-production (editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics) and multi-format delivery. A sister business, Highline Camera Rentals, provides camera and equipment rentals including RED/Arri cinema cameras and 16mm/Super 8 film workflows.

Product overview

Highline Studios is a modern film and video production company offering a unified suite of video production services with offices in Los Angeles and New York City. The core offerings consist of Corporate Video Production (executive messaging, internal communications, case studies), Brand and Commercial Video Production (commercials, brand films, product launches), Post-Production Services (editing, color, sound, motion graphics), Aerial Photography (drone and helicopter cinematography), and Architecture/Engineering/Construction Video Production. The company serves diverse industries including logistics, healthcare, technology, manufacturing, beauty, and more. A sister business, Highline Camera Rentals, provides equipment rental including RED/Arri cameras and film workflows. Services span the full production lifecycle from creative development and scripting through filming and post-production, delivering content optimized for social, web, broadcast, and internal platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Highline Camera Rentals: Boutique film rental house launched in 2018, offering cameras, lenses, lighting, and production equipment. Sister rental business to the main production company.

Products and services

• Corporate Video Production Full-service corporate video production for enterprise and mid-market clients, covering executive messaging, internal communications, recruitment videos, training content, case studies, and stakeholder presentations. Uses modern production tools including drones, 6K/8K cameras, and portable lighting for on-location corporate shoots.
• Brand and Commercial Video Production Cinematic brand films, TV commercials, product launch videos, awareness campaigns, talent- and influencer-driven spots, and integrated digital ad campaigns for ad agencies and brand owners. Includes creative development, production, and post-production under a single engagement.
• Post-Production Services Comprehensive post-production covering video editing, color grading, sound design, motion graphics and animation, voiceover, and music licensing, with AI plugins applied across editing, color, sound, and motion graphics workflows. Uses Frame.io as the keystone of the review workflow and delivers content in vertical, square, and widescreen formats for social, web, broadcast, and internal platforms.
• Aerial Photography and Cinematography Services Premium aerial photography and cinematography for industrial, infrastructure, corporate, architectural, and construction projects. Uses FAA-licensed drones and helicopter platforms with full permit and safety management for large-scale and controlled-airspace shoots.
• Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) Video Production Specialized video production for architecture, engineering, and construction firms, including project showcases, construction documentation, drone aerial footage, executive interviews, and case study films. Targeted at AEC firms needing visual communication of complex projects for proposals, RFPs, and stakeholder presentations.
• Highline Camera Rentals Boutique film rental house providing RED and Arri cameras, high-end cinema lenses, lighting, and 16mm and Super 8 film workflow equipment for productions. Operates as a separate sister business to Highline Studios under common ownership.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% client retention rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Highline Camera RentalscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Sister company launched in 2018 as a boutique film rental house. Provides 16mm & Super 8 film workflows and camera equipment rental services that complement Highline Studios' production capabilities. Operates as a separate business entity under the same ownership.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Demo Duck: Demo Duck is a video production agency producing explainer, brand, and B2B corporate content for technology and enterprise clients. Directly comparable on customer profile (B2B/enterprise), core services (corporate and explainer video), and bi-coastal-style delivery model.
• Studio B Films: Studio B Films is a corporate and commercial video production company serving enterprise clients with documentary-style storytelling. Directly comparable on style ('cinematic documentary'), target customer, and full-service production scope.
• VeracityColab: VeracityColab is a video production and creative agency producing brand, corporate, and digital content for enterprise clients. Directly comparable on service mix (corporate + brand), customer profile, and project-based commercial model.
• Lemonlight: Lemonlight is a direct competitor offering end-to-end video production services for brands and enterprises across LA and additional US markets. Highly comparable business model, target customer (Fortune 500 and growth-stage brands), and service stack (creative, production, post).
• Sandwich Video: Sandwich Video produces creative brand and explainer videos for tech and consumer brands. Overlapping customer base (technology and consumer brands) and similar narrative-driven creative approach, though Sandwich skews more digital-native.
• Casual Films: Casual Films is a global corporate video production company serving enterprise clients with brand, internal communications, and training content. Overlapping target market, similar full-service production offering, and comparable project-based pricing model.
• Tool of North America: Tool of North America is a commercial production company and content studio representing directors and producing advertising and branded content. Comparable as a creative production partner serving agencies and enterprise brands, with deeper directorial talent representation.
• Greenlight Media: Greenlight Media is a boutique production company producing corporate, brand, and documentary-style video content for enterprise clients. Comparable target customer, full-service creative-to-delivery workflow, and similar use of cinematic storytelling.
• Coolfire Studios: Coolfire Studios produces brand films, commercials, and corporate video for enterprise and mid-market clients. Same core offering (creative through post), same customer types, and a similar scale as a boutique full-service studio.

Broad incumbents

• Karsh Hagan: Karsh Hagan is a full-service advertising agency offering creative, media, and production services. Overlaps with Highline on the brand/commercial production side but operates at broader agency scale and as a wider portfolio provider.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/highlinestudios
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/highline-studios

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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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