A “STORY FIRST” BRAND VIDEO AGENCY
COMMERCIALS | BRAND FILMS | NARRATIVE
STORY FIRST
OUR APPROACH TO STORYTELLING
SHOWREEL
A MONTAGE OF OUR HIGHLIGHTED WORK
COMMERCIAL
CHECK OUT OUR CLIENT COMMERCIAL WORK
NARRATIVE
CHECK OUT OUR NARRATIVE FILMS.
UNWRITTEN
a psychological horror thriller feature
A sizzle reel promoting our in development feature “Unwritten”
Podcast Interview with Adad speaking about the screenplay and film.
Link to the reccomended screenplays page on Extreme Screenwriting’s website.
CLIENTS
PROCESS
The way you tell your story online makes all the difference.
Quality requires time and cost. We start with your audience and work backwards to ensure your story is emotionally relevant.
We start by understanding your audience deeply. This grounds our work. Thoughtful video content forges authentic connections.
Let's collaborate on creating quality films that truly speak to your viewers and advance your goals.
When producing a video, there are 2 approaches:
🏆 Results-Focused
This prioritizes the idea first, cost second. We collaborate to develop the best creative concept possible for a nominal fee. Then we determine the budget needed to produce that top-notch idea.
💰 Budget-Focused
Here, we must work within a fixed budget you provide upfront. So we focus on identifying the strongest idea achievable within those constraints.
It's important to know which path you prefer before we begin. Our goal is always to create the best quality video for you, on time and on budget.
Our Recommendation
We highly recommend investing significant time upfront in branding, ideation, scripting, and storyboarding. This approach has three key benefits:
Ensures a superior final product
Enables smooth, efficient production
Focuses on substance over style
By dedicating effort to nail down the core idea and creative direction early on, we can deliver a video that truly resonates with your audience and achieves your goals. Let's connect to discuss the ideal approach for your project and brand.
STEPS
📄 STEP 1. BRANDING we request a brand brief from you that outlines your brand story, your elevator pitch, your target audience, your unique value proposition, your 5-year vision, what sets you apart from your competition, and your visual brand identity. [logo, fonts, colors] If you don’t have this, not to worry. We’ll add it to the service.
💡 STEP 2. SCRIPTING developing the concept, scripting the storyline & storyboarding the visuals based on the brand info from the brief.
📋 STEP 3. PRE-PRODUCTION casting, location scouting, scheduling, hiring crew, renting equipment, sorting all logistical, legal, and financial matters in preparation for a smooth and efficient shoot.
🎬 STEP 4. PRODUCTION producing the shoot with the cast, crew, and client on-locaion or in-studio. This is where all the hard work and planning comes together to make magic.
✂️ STEP 4. POST-PRODUCTION editing, color grading, sound design, voice-over recording, music composition, titles, graphics, animation, and VFX.
📦 STEP 5. FINAL DELIVERY the final high-resolution video file and all project source files are delivered.
TIMELINE
2-6 weeks for most projects from inception to final delivery.
There can also be run-and-gun 1- day shoots and a final version delivered in a few days for a simple rush job.
Larger commercial projects that require a big team and many resources can take up to 8 weeks.
ABOUT
Adad Joel Warda founder of AdadFilms, With seventeen years under his belt, he's a veteran in the field. Creative storytelling is his forte, He crafts content that captures hearts and minds. He develops concise narratives that cut to the core, are lean, clear, and are moving yet sincere. Bringing brands to life, showcasing visions with finesse, and highlighting products and features with skill.
Dozens of clients across fifteen countries know, Adad's perspective is unique as it is profound. From concept to post, he handles all with ease, Launching brands while increasing awareness with expertise. He boasts an impressive track record, supporting sales into the millions under his watch. His meaningful videos engage and inspire audiences worldwide.
At AdadFilms, we believe in the power of video to connect brands with audiences in a meaningful way. As a boutique creative video agency, we approach each project with an open mind, seeking the emotional core that resonates with viewers.
For CLIENTS who want to share their story, we craft compelling films that reveal the unique message at your brand's heart. Our end-to-end production process provides ease and comfort, allowing you to focus on your vision while we handle the rest - from concept to completion.
We offer:
Accessibility and dedication from our boutique team
Cost-effective strategies like previsualization to align on creative direction
Guidance on locations from our Bay Area and nationwide scouting experience
Statistics show video dominates online engagement, with 80% recall for ads seen in the past month. Social platforms also favor video.
We produce:
Unforgettable COMMERCIAL SPOTS that become cultural icons
BRAND FILMS that connect your mission with passionate followers
DRAMATIC FILMS that tell social-impact stories that forge meaningful relationships.
We use our diverse creative talents to craft videos that resonate emotionally and drive results for brands. Let's connect to discuss how our agency can help share your unique story.
FAQ
What kinds of commercials do you make?
Literally all types, from brand films web spots to corporate communications films to direct-response explainers that focus on the product to web, social media, and national TV campaigns that elevate the brand, to B2B investor and partner films to B2C product and services SAAS ads.
What kind of clients do you prefer?
Working with sustainable entrepreneurs, indie tech startups, digital product platforms, online course creators, education platforms, big publicly traded brands, corporate firms, and everything in between. Our favorite clients are the ones who aren’t afraid to take risks, are great communicators, and whose passion and confidence in the value of their product and service translates into trust in my ability to execute on their behalf.
Why do people come to you? Why have you worked with so many brands both large and small?
We do this work because we love good products, good services, and good brands. And when you work with good products, good services, and good brands, you can communicate with authenticity and care. Our voice just seems to work with the audiences our clients are trying to reach. So we get to keep on doing it.
How much does it cost?
Over the course of twenty years, and hundreds of videos for dozens of clients, I’ve built a trusted track record of delivering amazing work. So, millions of dollars. Nah, just kidding, but it costs real money. Typically, 8K USD is a good starting point, though we also work with a lot more. Upwards of 50K to 200K. If you’re a startup with an idea we would love to support, we can talk about equity and other arrangements.
Do you work with outside agencies?
Certainly! We’ve had great experiences working with other agencies. However, we also bring our own creativity to the table, while also enjoying working with other creatives at the top of their game.
Do you do animated spots?
Absolutely. We mostly work in live-action or live-action + animation, but if the story we want to tell is best told with animation and it’s something you’re looking for, and if there’s an opportunity to try something new that translates into an amazing showcase for your brand, we will jump at the chance.
Is COVID-19 a problem
Not at all. We are COVID-compliant. There are many workarounds that we employ to make sure we can execute your video, spot, film, promo, and explainer right now and in the best way possible.
Is that it?
Mostly. But if you have questions about how this all works, please get in touch. We love email, then getting on the phone, Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, etc… to talk through our process.
CONTACT
(925) 247- 4543or email us below via the contact card