Hidden Woods Film Co.

What Hidden Woods Film Co. does

Hidden Woods Film Co. is a Denver-based, founder-owned video production agency founded in 2015 by Dave Stewart, operating as a full-service creative, production, and post-production studio. The firm is led by two managing partners — Dave Stewart (Executive Producer & Director of Photography) and Aidan McCarthy (Director & Head of Post) — together with Helena Grünsteidl (Roster Cinematographer & Head of Production, since 2019). The stated headcount is 1-10 employees, with project-based crew scaling from two-person teams up to 30+ members depending on production requirements.

The company's core offering is an integrated three-pillar service: Creative Services (concept development, scripting, storyboarding, cinematography planning, casting), Production Services (on-location and studio filming with RED and Canon cinema cameras, Zeiss Otus lenses, DJI drones, Freefly Movi M10 gimbal, and a full 1 Ton G&E package), and Post-Production Services (editing, color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, and animation delivered through two custom edit suites). The firm executes under its branded "Discover Your Cinematic Voice" methodology, applying documentary-style storytelling principles to commercial brand work.

Hidden Woods generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven engagements targeting enterprise brands and select nonprofit/government clients. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies with creative scope, production days, crew size, and post-production requirements. The customer base spans at least 22 named enterprise and institutional logos across 12+ verticals, including Google, Lyft, Novartis, Lululemon, Lowe's, Ram Trucks, Reese's, Frontier Airlines, CU Medicine, and The Nature Conservancy. Distribution is direct via website contact form and phone, supplemented by content marketing across a blog, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed outside funding, is environmentally committed through memberships in 1% For The Planet, Conservation Colorado, and the Colorado Outdoor Business Alliance, and operates from a Denver headquarters with demonstrated global travel capability.

Name

Hidden Woods Film Co.

Legal name

Hidden Woods Film Co.

Website

https://hiddenwoodsfilm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hidden Woods Film Co. is a Denver-based, founder-owned video production agency founded in 2015 that delivers full-service cinematic commercial and documentary content for enterprise brands across 12+ verticals, led by two managing partners with global shoot capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Unscripted/Reality TV Production (Live-Action) (MPADABAC)

Keywords

• Video production services
• Commercial video production
• Documentary filmmaking
• Post-production services
• Creative video content

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Video Production Services: Custom video production projects for brands including commercials, corporate videos, documentaries. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven based on creative approach, production days, and post-production requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hidden Woods Film Co. is a full-service video production agency that produces emotionally-driven, cinematic video content for brands. The company delivers end-to-end engagements spanning Creative (concept development, scripting, storyboarding), Production (on-location and studio filming with experienced crews and professional equipment), and Post-Production (editing, color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, animation). Projects range from broadcast commercials and corporate videos to documentary-style branded content for clients across pharmaceuticals, airlines, retail, automotive, financial services, technology, and nonprofit sectors.

Product overview

Hidden Woods Film Co. is a full-service video production company offering a unified portfolio of creative, production, and post-production services. The company operates across three core service pillars: Creative Services (encompassing concept development, scripting, storyboarding, cinematography planning, and pre-production logistics), Production Services (providing on-location and studio filming with experienced crews and professional equipment including RED and Canon cinema cameras, Zeiss Otus lenses, DJI drones, and a complete 1 Ton G&E package), and Post-Production Services (including editing, color correction, audio mixing, motion graphics, and animation delivered via 2x custom-tailored edit suites). The company specializes in commercial, documentary, and branded content production, serving clients ranging from major corporations to local businesses. The services are offered as an integrated production pipeline rather than as standalone modules, with projects typically flowing from creative development through production to post-production delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Creative Services Creative development including concepts, scripting, storyboarding, cinematography approach, key messaging, and casting. This is the initial creative phase where vision is developed and production planning begins, serving brand clients who need strategic and creative input before cameras roll.
• Production Services Full-scale video production including on-location and studio filming with experienced crews, state-of-the-art cameras, lenses, drones, and a fully-equipped 1 Ton G&E package. Covers projects from two-person crews to productions with 30+ crew members, serving brands needing professional field production globally.
• Post-Production Services Video editing, color correction, audio mixing, composing, motion graphics and animation, with 2x edit suites and secure backup and archiving capabilities. Includes assistant editing, lead editing, and delivery for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Commercial & Documentary Work Emotionally-driven, cinematic video content production for brands, including broadcast commercials, corporate videos, documentary-style pieces, and branded content for enterprise clients such as Novartis, Lyft, Lululemon, Frontier Airlines, Google, Lowe's, Ram Trucks, Reese's, Arm & Hammer, and Silk.

Named customers22 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Conservation ColoradominorOthersEnvironmental nonprofit supported by Hidden Woods as part of their commitment to leaving impact on audiences instead of the earth.
• Colorado Outdoor Business AllianceminorOthersOrganization striving to protect the environment. Hidden Woods is a member of this alliance.
• 1% For The PlanetminorOthersHidden Woods is a member of 1% For The Planet, donating 1% of annual net profits to environmental nonprofits. Selected Sierra Nevada Alliance as 2019 recipient.
• Sierra Nevada AllianceminorOthersNonprofit based in South Lake Tahoe working on climate change, forest restoration, watershed programs, and species conservation. Hidden Woods donated 1% of annual net profits to this organization.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Variable: LA-based boutique commercial and branded content production company with a similar founder-led, cinematic-stories-for-brands positioning.
• Tool of North America: Santa Monica-based boutique commercial and branded content production company with a similar roster-driven, founder-led model serving enterprise brands. Highly comparable in scale, creative positioning, and service scope.
• Arts & Sciences: LA-based commercial and documentary production company with an integrated creative/post model and award-winning branded storytelling — a close peer in cinematic commercial production for major brands.
• Prettybird: Boutique commercial production company built around a director roster, producing commercials and branded content for global brands. Directly comparable business model and target client base.
• Caviar: International production company producing commercials, branded content, and films with offices in LA, NYC, London, and beyond. Comparable integrated creative/production/post offering for major brands.
• Reset Content: Independent commercial production company producing cinematic brand content with a director-driven model — comparable boutique scale and premium commercial positioning.
• Believe Media: Independent commercial production company with strong documentary and cinematic brand storytelling roots — closely comparable in creative philosophy and boutique enterprise client mix.

Broad incumbents

• Pulse Films: Global production company producing commercials, music videos, documentaries, and feature films. Larger and more diversified than Hidden Woods but overlaps on documentary-style commercial brand work.
• Radical Media: Larger global commercial, documentary, and branded content production company with offices in NYC, LA, and London. Overlaps heavily on documentary-style commercial work but at meaningfully larger scale.
• Anonymous Content: Premium production company spanning commercials, feature films, and television. Comparable on high-end commercial and documentary-style brand storytelling, but with significantly broader portfolio and deeper resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HiddenWoodsFilmCo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hidden-woods-media
• Instagraminstagram.com/hiddenwoodsfilmco

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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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