Frankart Film

What Frankart Film does

Frankart Film is a Columbus, Ohio-based full-service commercial video production company founded in 2014, serving brands, marketing agencies, nonprofits, and live event clients across the United States. The company offers end-to-end production capabilities spanning pre-production (consulting, storyboarding, script writing), production (filming, aerial footage via a licensed drone operator, food styling, wardrobe, casting, location scouting, set design), and post-production (editing, color grading, sound mixing, still photography). Specialized offerings include multi-camera livestreaming for live events and branded merchandise (t-shirts priced at $20). The company operates without a proprietary technology platform, basing its competitive position on creative execution, specialized in-house capabilities, and an inclusive, values-driven crew model. It is WBE (Women's Business Enterprise) and EDGE certified, and offers a 20% discount to 501(c)3 nonprofit partners.

The go-to-market operates through three channels: serving as the production arm of marketing and branding agencies, crewing and supplying equipment for Midwest productions, and direct engagement with brands across verticals including retail, food and beverage, automotive, education, healthcare, fire service, and nonprofits. Revenue is generated primarily through custom project-based proposals with deposits prior to shoot dates and Net30 invoicing terms, supplemented by a minor e-commerce merchandise stream. Customer acquisition is relationship-based, with multiple documented client relationships spanning 6+ years and 50+ projects with individual clients. The company is founder-led with 1-10 employees and no disclosed external investment, acquisitions, or institutional capital structure.

Name

Frankart Film

Legal name

Frankart Film

Website

https://frankartfilm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Frankart Film is a Columbus, Ohio-based, full-service commercial video production company founded in 2014 that produces commercial video, photography, and live event content for brands, marketing agencies, and nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Video Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate & Internal Communications Video (MPADAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ), Training, Safety & Compliance Video (MPADAEAM), Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Commercial video production
• Live event streaming
• Aerial drone footage
• Food styling services
• Brand video content

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Video Production Services: Project-based professional services revenue from full-service commercial video production. Services include consulting, storyboarding, script writing, filming, editing, still photography, aerial footage, wardrobe, casting, location scouting, set design, food styling, and beyond. Revenue is generated through custom proposals and contracts with payment terms including deposits prior to shoot dates and Net30 terms for balances.
2. Post-Production Services: Post-production editing, color grading, and sound mixing services offered as standalone or bundled with production services. Delivered as part of comprehensive client engagements.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts (In-Stock and Pre-Order options at $20.00 per item). Orders processed through the company's website with third-party printing partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Frankart Film is a full-service commercial video and photography production company that produces commercial video content, still photography, aerial drone footage, food styling, and multi-camera livestreaming for brands, marketing agencies, nonprofits, and live events. Services span the entire production pipeline from consulting, storyboarding, and script writing through filming, editing, color grading, and sound mixing, delivered as project-based contracts with custom proposals, deposits, and Net30 terms.

Product overview

Frankart Film is a full-service commercial video production company offering a comprehensive suite of video production services organized as a single unified offering. The core product encompasses pre-production services (consulting, storyboarding, script writing), production services (filming, aerial footage with licensed drone operator, food styling, wardrobe, casting, location scouting, set design), and post-production (editing, still photography). Specialized sub-products serve specific industry verticals including Healthcare, Fire Service, Education, Food/Drink, and Culture/Recruitment video production. Additional offerings include Live Event Production with multi-camera livestreaming capabilities and merchandise (branded t-shirts). The company serves diverse industries including retail, consumer products, restaurants, automotive, education, nonprofits and associations, collaborating with marketing agencies, supplying equipment for Midwest productions, and working directly with brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Video Production Full-service commercial video production offering comprehensive capabilities including consulting, storyboarding, script writing, filming, editing, still photography, aerial footage with a licensed drone operator, wardrobe, casting, location scouting, set design, and food styling. Serves brands across retail, consumer products, restaurants, automotive, education, nonprofits, and associations.
• Live Event Production High-quality multi-camera livestreaming and event recap production for corporate events, fundraisers, conferences, and performances, with highlight reels, shareable edits, and social media Stories coverage. Offers quick and same-day turnaround options.
• Healthcare Video Production Professional, human-centered video content for hospitals, clinics, elder care centers, and healthcare organizations, highlighting providers, patient experiences, advanced technologies, and care philosophies.
• Fire Service Video Production Video storytelling for fire departments and organizations, including recruitment promotions, training highlights, levy campaign support, and documentation of special initiatives.
• Education Video Production Heartfelt, story-driven content featuring students, administrators, success stories, and generational transformation for school districts, universities, nonprofits, and childcare centers.
• Food/Drink Video Production Cinematic commercial content capturing the sensory experience of food and beverage for menu launches, product promotions, and lifestyle branding, supported by specialized food styling services.
• Culture/Recruitment Video Production Compelling recruitment and culture videos showcasing workplace environments, leadership, mission, vision, and values to attract aligned applicants and strengthen employer branding.
• Frankart Film Branded T-Shirt Branded merchandise featuring the Frankart Film logo, printed on Next Level brand unisex short sleeve crew t-shirts, available in In-Stock and Pre-Order options at $20 each. Orders processed through the company website with third-party printing partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6+ year ongoing partnerships with agencies and brands
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• United Way of Central OhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankart Film partners with United Way of Central Ohio to tell impact stories for the nonprofit organization, helping communicate community impact through visual storytelling. This partnership aligns with the company's commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations.
• Action for ChildrencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankart Film has a longstanding relationship with Action for Children, having produced content since 2019 to demonstrate the organization's community impact through professional visual storytelling.
• YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankart Film has produced Youth Development program videos for YMCA, featuring volunteer actors and members. The production team demonstrated exceptional relationship-building skills, making participants feel comfortable during shoots.
• Mid-Ohio Food CollectiveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankart Film partners with Mid-Ohio Food Collective to support their mission-driven work through visual storytelling that helps communicate food security impact to donors and the community.
• Leber Design GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOhio-based design partner for merchandise collaboration. Leber Design Group designed branded t-shirts for Frankart Film sold through the company's e-commerce store.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Thinkmojo: Thinkmojo is a video production company producing branded video content for tech companies, startups, and enterprise clients — comparable in its agency-style production partnership model and end-to-end service offering.
• Demo Duck: Demo Duck is a full-service commercial video production company specializing in explainer videos, brand storytelling, and recruitment content for B2B and consumer brands — directly comparable in service mix and target customer profile.
• Lemonlight: Lemonlight is a comparable full-service commercial video production company serving brands and agencies with end-to-end production capabilities across multiple verticals — directly analogous to Frankart Film's core offering, though at a larger scale.
• Casual Films: Casual Films is a corporate and commercial video production company with global offices producing branded content, recruitment videos, and corporate storytelling for enterprise clients — closely mirroring Frankart Film's vertical focus areas.
• Yum Yum Videos: Yum Yum Videos is a commercial video production company specializing in animated and live-action explainer videos and brand content for businesses — overlapping with Frankart Film's commercial branded video capabilities.
• Explainly: Explainly is a video production agency producing explainer videos and brand content for B2B and B2C clients — competing in the same commercial branded video category that anchors Frankart Film's revenue.
• Smart-Shoot: Smart-Shoot operates a marketplace connecting brands with commercial video production crews — competing with Frankart Film's agency production partner and direct brand engagement channels in the same customer segments.
• MultiVision Digital: MultiVision Digital is a commercial video production company focused on B2B corporate video, recruitment content, and brand storytelling — overlapping significantly with Frankart Film's culture/recruitment and corporate communications work.
• Sandbox Studios: Sandbox Studios is a commercial video production company producing brand, recruitment, and corporate video content — directly comparable to Frankart Film's service portfolio across healthcare, education, and nonprofit verticals.

Emerging players

• Tasty Placement: Tasty Placement is a video production company specializing in social-first and digital branded video content — overlapping with Frankart Film's commercial video offering but with a stronger focus on digital and social media distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/frankartfilm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/frankartfilm

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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