Orange Frame Productions

What Orange Frame Productions does

Orange Frame Productions (also operating as OF Productions) is a private, founder-owned nonfiction media production company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Virginia, USA. The company produces cinema-grade documentary and immersive content for three primary buyer categories: television broadcasters and streaming platforms (PBS NOVA, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, Amazon Prime Video); museums and cultural institutions (Smithsonian, National Archives, Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Lake Placid Olympic Museum, state history museums); and federal and state government agencies (National Park Service, NASA, U.S. Department of Transportation, state tourism departments). Engagement terms are project-based and not publicly disclosed, with revenue mechanics spanning one-time licensing (broadcast/streaming content) and professional-services contracts (museum exhibits and immersive installations).

Technically, the company's capabilities extend beyond conventional documentary production into immersive and large-format cinema, 360° and VR experiences, multi-screen and video-wall installations, and custom audio-visual hardware specification for nontraditional viewing environments. Service offerings include concept development, scripting, aerial/underwater/remote-location cinematography, post-production, audio description for accessibility, AV design and integration, and permanent-installation media delivery. The firm operates a partnership-led delivery model, collaborating with museum fabricators (Hadley Exhibits), 3D-tour developers (Trivium Interactive), display infrastructure providers (Neutron Media), and campaign strategists (Rescue Agency) to deliver integrated installations.

The business is led by Anna Boedeker (Co-Founder & Owner) following the October 2023 passing of co-founder Jeff Boedeker, with an executive team including Executive Producer Elizabeth Crowl (ex-Sundance Institute), Director of Photography Nicholas Donnelly (10+ years at National Geographic), and Development lead Nissa Lipowicz. The firm is bootstrapped, with no disclosed funding rounds, no external investors, and no headcount or revenue figures publicly available. Marketing is primarily through portfolio, Instagram (@orangeframeproductions), industry awards, and referrals from existing institutional clients.

Name

Orange Frame Productions

Legal name

Orange Frame Productions

Website

https://orangeframeproductions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Orange Frame Productions is a Virginia-based, founder-owned nonfiction media production company delivering cinema-grade documentary, VR/360°, and immersive cinema work for museums, broadcasters, streaming platforms, and government agencies including PBS, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and the National Park Service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Documentary and Immersive Media Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPADADAI

Arts & Culture Documentaries

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Documentary & Nonfiction Production

SECONDARYMPADAFAG

Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Film & Video Production/Distribution/Production Services (Crew, Equipment Rental, Locations)

Keywords

• Documentary film production
• Immersive media experiences
• Museum exhibit films
• VR 360 video production
• Nonfiction broadcast content

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TV & Streaming Content Production: Production of nonfiction documentary content for television broadcast and streaming services such as PBS NOVA, National Geographic, Discovery Channel. Project-based fees for episodic and one-off documentary productions.
2. Museum & Exhibit Production: Production of interpretive films, videos, and immersive media experiences for museum exhibits. Includes permanent installations and traveling exhibits for institutions such as Smithsonian, National Archives, and state museums.
3. VR / Immersive Technology Projects: Custom VR and 360° experiences and new technology storytelling solutions for museums and public installations.
4. Public Installation Media Production: Large format video content production for public installations including Times Square digital signage displays, requiring advanced AV integration expertise.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orange Frame Productions is a nonfiction media production company that creates documentary films and immersive content for television broadcast, streaming platforms, museum exhibits, and public installations. Service offerings span TV and streaming documentary production, immersive and large format films, VR and 360-degree experiences, museum interpretive films, media design for exhibits, and custom AV hardware specification. Clients include PBS NOVA, National Geographic, Smithsonian, Discovery Channel, Amazon Prime Video, NASA, the National Park Service, and the International Olympic Committee.

Product overview

Orange Frame Productions is a film and media production company offering a comprehensive suite of services for nonfiction storytelling. Their core offerings include TV and streaming content production, immersive and large format films, VR and new technology experiences, media design for museum exhibits, and custom AV formats. The company produces content for major clients including PBS NOVA, National Geographic, Smithsonian, and various national parks. Services range from concept development and production to audio descriptions and AV hardware specification, delivered through partnerships with other production companies, museum designers, fabricators, and networks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• TV & Streaming Documentary Production End-to-end production of nonfiction documentary content for television broadcast and streaming platforms, including episodic series and one-off documentaries for networks such as PBS NOVA, National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and Amazon Prime Video.
• Immersive & Large Format Films Large-format and immersive cinema productions that elevate traditional documentary content into high-tech experiential film experiences for theaters and museum venues, such as the Virginia Voices theater film at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.
• Museum Films & Videos Award-winning interpretive films and videos produced for museum exhibits and visitor centers, including permanent and traveling exhibits at institutions such as the Smithsonian and the National Archives Museum.
• VR / 360° Experience Production Custom VR and 360° experiences, including development of new storytelling technology, for museums and public installations such as the 270-degree immersive exhibit at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum.
• Media Design for Museum Exhibits Conceptualization, specification, development, and design of media for museum exhibits, delivered in partnership with museum designers and fabricators such as Hadley Exhibits.
• Cinema-Grade Production Services Cinema-grade media production services for land, sea (including underwater and deep submersible), and aerial shoots, including expedition-level remote location filming such as Greenland fieldwork.
• Audio Descriptions Writing and directing audio descriptions for film, TV, and museum exhibits to meet accessibility requirements for institutional and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Virginia Voices played for over 5 years in 500-seat theater and aired on PBS affiliates statewide
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Trivium InteractiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on #IfThenSheCan project for Lyda Hill Philanthropies' IF/THEN Initiative. OFP provided aerial cinematography while Trivium developed 3D Virtual Tour and short film.
• Hadley ExhibitscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Lake Placid Olympic Museum project; Hadley Exhibits served as museum designer/fabricator while OFP provided all media production and custom AV specifications.
• Rescue AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Deadly Dose social media campaign for Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth. OFP produced videos while Rescue Agency handled campaign strategy.
• Neutron MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOFP was prime media contractor for Times Square installation. Neutron Media provided the LED display infrastructure (state-of-the-art high definition multi-screen in Times Square) that displayed OFP's content.
• Other Production Companies and Museum DesignerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany partners with other production companies, museum designers, fabricators, and networks as part of their standard business model for museum and exhibit production.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Radical Media: Boutique New York-based production company producing premium documentary, branded, and immersive content for networks, museums, and brands. Most comparable to OFP in combining high-end nonfiction storytelling with museum and experiential installations for similar institutional buyers.
• Story Syndicate: Boutique documentary production company producing premium nonfiction series and features for Netflix, HBO, and streamers. Comparable to OFP's TV/streaming documentary practice in scope and buyer profile.
• Ideum: Designs and fabricates interactive exhibits, multitouch tables, and immersive installations for museums and cultural institutions. Comparable to OFP on the museum/immersive media side, though heavier on software/interactive hardware.
• Cortina Productions: Specialist in media production for museums, visitor centers, and immersive exhibits, including Smithsonian and National Park Service work. Closely comparable to OFP's museum-interpretive and immersive-installation practice.
• Second Story: Part of TRL Studio, produces interactive and immersive storytelling for museums, cultural institutions, and public spaces. Closely comparable to OFP's immersive museum and AV-installation offerings.
• Unified Field: Designs and produces immersive media environments, interactive exhibits, and AV installations for museums and cultural institutions. Direct comparable to OFP's museum, immersive, and custom-AV work.

Broad incumbents

• National Geographic Studios: In-house production arm of National Geographic, producing premium documentary series and specials globally. Same buyer base as OFP for broadcast docs but at materially larger scale and with internal pipeline priority.
• Smithsonian Channel / Smithsonian Studios: In-house production and channel of the Smithsonian Institution, producing documentary content and museum media. Direct buyer of OFP services and a potential internal competitor for Smithsonian-adjacent commissions.
• Discovery Studios: Production operations behind Discovery Channel, Science Channel, and other networks. Same nonfiction broadcast buyer segment as OFP, but operating at portfolio scale across multiple networks.

Emerging players

• Meow Wolf: Producer of large-scale immersive art installations and experiences with proprietary IP. Adjacent peer to OFP's immersive/VR museum work, though differentiated by owned-IP business model and visitor-revenue economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/orangeframeproductions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orangeframeproductions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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