April 2024

Top 2D Animation Studios in San Francisco

2D animation provides businesses an enhanced opportunity to communicate with their customers and potential customers. In particular, 2D animation makes it easier to market a brand through explainer videos. Read More

47 Firms

List of the Best 2D Animation Companies in The Bay Area

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  • Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Corporate Photography
    Branding
    Marketing Strategy
    Video Production Corporate Photography Branding Marketing Strategy
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Corporate Photography
    Branding
    Marketing Strategy
    Video Production Corporate Photography Branding Marketing Strategy
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    Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    This established video production company counts major brands like Bitdefender among their clients. Based in California, Hurricane Images Inc. brings a bright and impactful approach to each unique enterprise project they take on.

    Hilton Worldwide creates products for clients around the world. They turned to Hurricane Images Inc. for a focused strategy that would highlight their unique brand voice and audience. Hurricane Images Inc. delivered with highly modern and striking approach focused on making an impact.

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  • Location San Francisco, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Location San Francisco, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Service Areas
    Advertising
    Video Production
    Branding
    Advertising Video Production Branding
    Service Areas
    Advertising
    Video Production
    Branding
    Advertising Video Production Branding
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    Location San Francisco, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    ABOUT

    With a passion for both strategy and design, The Circle has provided advertising work for clients like American Express. Based in New York City, The Circle brings a long history of success to each project they complete.

    When Oracle was just a new brand looking to make an impact, The Circle crafted the entirety of their experience in this distinct area. The result was a splashy entrance into the market orchestrated by The Circle designers and strategists.

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  • Location Sunnyvale, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 250 - 999
    Location Sunnyvale, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 250 - 999
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Content Marketing
    Video Production Content Marketing
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Content Marketing
    Video Production Content Marketing
    “Thankfully they managed to do everything on time."
    • Content Manager, Clothing Store
    • “Thankfully they managed to do everything on time."
      • Content Manager, Clothing Store
    Location Sunnyvale, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 250 - 999
    ABOUT

    Banano is a video production company. They are located in Sunnyvale, California; Santa Monica, California; North Highlands, California and Jersey City, New Jersey and have small team of experts. Their services include video production and content marketing.

    “Thankfully they managed to do everything on time."
    • Content Manager, Clothing Store
    • “Thankfully they managed to do everything on time."
      • Content Manager, Clothing Store
  • Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Graphic Design
    Print Design
    Video Production Broadcast Video Graphic Design Print Design
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Graphic Design
    Print Design
    Video Production Broadcast Video Graphic Design Print Design
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    Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Jones Digital Media, a small video production agency, is based in Oakland, California. They focus on video production, graphic design, broadcast video, print design, and more and were launched in 2009.

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  • Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Marketing Strategy
    Advertising
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Marketing Strategy Advertising Graphic Design Video Production
    Service Areas
    Marketing Strategy
    Advertising
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Marketing Strategy Advertising Graphic Design Video Production
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    Location Oakland, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Facqt is a marketing strategy company established in 2020. Their small team is in Oakland, California. The company focuses on marketing strategy, advertising, graphic design, and video production.

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  • Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Video Production Broadcast Video
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Video Production Broadcast Video
    “I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with them again in the future."
    • Digital Art Director, Affinity Creative Group
    • “I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with them again in the future."
      • Digital Art Director, Affinity Creative Group
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Farallon is an advertising company. They provide advertising, direct marketing, social media marketing, video production, and more and were launched in 2021.

    “I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with them again in the future."
    • Digital Art Director, Affinity Creative Group
    • “I look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with them again in the future."
      • Digital Art Director, Affinity Creative Group
  • Location Palo Alto, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 50 - 249
    Location Palo Alto, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 50 - 249
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
    “All the employees showed dedication to my project."
    • CEO, Study Yoga
    • “All the employees showed dedication to my project."
      • CEO, Study Yoga
    Location Palo Alto, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 50 - 249
    ABOUT

    Prolific Studio is a video production agency launched in 2010. Their midsize team is located in Palo Alto, California and Edwards, Colorado. The company focuses on video production, web design, web development, and other digital marketing.

    “All the employees showed dedication to my project."
    • CEO, Study Yoga
    • “All the employees showed dedication to my project."
      • CEO, Study Yoga
  • Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Video Production Broadcast Video
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Video Production Broadcast Video
    “They had significant industry experience, yet still kept their pricing reasonable."
    • Director of Marketing & Brand, Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
    • “They had significant industry experience, yet still kept their pricing reasonable."
      • Director of Marketing & Brand, Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $10,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    What do Cisco and PayPal have in common? They’ve both turned to BX Films for video production expertise. This California-based agency has already made major waves with work for enterprise clients and startups alike.

    When Trov launched a platform targeting their unique users, BX Films analyzed the entirety of their approach to create key features and design a strategy that would bring together all elements of the client’s brand. The result was a huge success, and continues to drive progress for the brand today.

    “They had significant industry experience, yet still kept their pricing reasonable."
    • Director of Marketing & Brand, Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
    • “They had significant industry experience, yet still kept their pricing reasonable."
      • Director of Marketing & Brand, Nucamp Coding Bootcamp
  • Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $250,000 +
    Employees 50 - 249
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $250,000 +
    Employees 50 - 249
    Service Areas
    Event Marketing & Planning
    Marketing Strategy
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Event Marketing & Planning Marketing Strategy Graphic Design Video Production
    Service Areas
    Event Marketing & Planning
    Marketing Strategy
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Event Marketing & Planning Marketing Strategy Graphic Design Video Production
    “They didn’t have a seasoned designer or a creative director to spot errors before delivering a rough draft.”
    • Director, Health Insurance Company
    • “They didn’t have a seasoned designer or a creative director to spot errors before delivering a rough draft.”
      • Director, Health Insurance Company
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $250,000 +
    Employees 50 - 249
    ABOUT

    Launched in 1991, InVision Communications is a event marketing & planning company. The company offers event marketing & planning, marketing strategy, graphic design, and video production and has a midsize team.

    “They didn’t have a seasoned designer or a creative director to spot errors before delivering a rough draft.”
    • Director, Health Insurance Company
    • “They didn’t have a seasoned designer or a creative director to spot errors before delivering a rough draft.”
      • Director, Health Insurance Company
  • Location Redwood City, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Redwood City, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Branding
    Digital Strategy
    Graphic Design
    Social Media Marketing
    Branding Digital Strategy Graphic Design Social Media Marketing
    Service Areas
    Branding
    Digital Strategy
    Graphic Design
    Social Media Marketing
    Branding Digital Strategy Graphic Design Social Media Marketing
    “Combined with diligent research, they were able to present us with branding options that were all highly relevant."
    • SVP, Marketing & Tech Partnerships, Cowbell
    • “Combined with diligent research, they were able to present us with branding options that were all highly relevant."
      • SVP, Marketing & Tech Partnerships, Cowbell
    Location Redwood City, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    DoubleShot Creative is a branding firm. They are headquartered in Redwood City, California and have a small team. Their services include branding, digital strategy, social media marketing, graphic design, and more. The agency was founded in 2017.

    “Combined with diligent research, they were able to present us with branding options that were all highly relevant."
    • SVP, Marketing & Tech Partnerships, Cowbell
    • “Combined with diligent research, they were able to present us with branding options that were all highly relevant."
      • SVP, Marketing & Tech Partnerships, Cowbell
  • Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Social Media Marketing
    Video Production
    Content Marketing
    Digital Strategy
    Social Media Marketing Video Production Content Marketing Digital Strategy
    Service Areas
    Social Media Marketing
    Video Production
    Content Marketing
    Digital Strategy
    Social Media Marketing Video Production Content Marketing Digital Strategy
    “They are actual and follow the trend in social media marketing services."
    • President, Gregoire inc
    • “They are actual and follow the trend in social media marketing services."
      • President, Gregoire inc
    Location Walnut Creek, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    MG Media Creative is a creative agency based in California and was founded in 2018. They have about 10 employees that specialize in social media management, video production, and digital strategy for a wide range of clients.

    Saberr hired MG Media Creative to provide social media marketing for their software company. The team manages a series of posts and campaigns, increasing leads and online presence. The client was impressed by the teams' responsiveness to their ideas while being an expert and has successfully increased the company’s social media followers weekly. They easily communicate through weekly check-in calls. Moreover, their responsiveness and prowess in this field have ensured a successful ongoing partnership. 

    “They are actual and follow the trend in social media marketing services."
    • President, Gregoire inc
    • “They are actual and follow the trend in social media marketing services."
      • President, Gregoire inc
  • Location Mountain View, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Mountain View, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
    “Their artistic flair stood out."
    • CEO, Investments Illustrated
    • “Their artistic flair stood out."
      • CEO, Investments Illustrated
    Location Mountain View, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Picturelab is a studio that uses their expertise in filming and animation to make a mark, working with companies such as Google and Samsung. Their video production skills are used to produce commercials, explainers, corporate video, and more, with their animated work focusing on motion graphics.

    As an example of their work, Picturelab worked with ESignal, a stock charting software/ trading platform. ESignal needed a commercial that would be broadcast on national television, and Picturelab delivered just what they needed.

    “Their artistic flair stood out."
    • CEO, Investments Illustrated
    • “Their artistic flair stood out."
      • CEO, Investments Illustrated
  • Location Mountain View, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Location Mountain View, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Service Areas
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Product Design
    Business Consulting
    Graphic Design Video Production Product Design Business Consulting
    Service Areas
    Graphic Design
    Video Production
    Product Design
    Business Consulting
    Graphic Design Video Production Product Design Business Consulting
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    Location Mountain View, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    ABOUT

    Graphic design agency Pitch Deck Edge is in Mountain View, California. The agency offers graphic design, video production, product design, and business consulting and is small.The agency was launched in 2020.

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  • Location Santa Clara, CA
    Min. Project Size $0 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Santa Clara, CA
    Min. Project Size $0 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Accounting
    Branding
    Email Marketing
    Video Production
    Accounting Branding Email Marketing Video Production
    Service Areas
    Accounting
    Branding
    Email Marketing
    Video Production
    Accounting Branding Email Marketing Video Production
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    Location Santa Clara, CA
    Min. Project Size $0 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Accounting company AScaleX was established in 2019. Their small team is in Santa Clara, California and specializes in accounting, branding, email marketing, and video production.

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  • Location Santa Clara, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location Santa Clara, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
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    Location Santa Clara, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Spiral Moon Media’s goal is to provide the absolute best product possible in every project they work on, with clients such as Google and Samsung. They specialize solely in video production solutions primarily catered towards small startups in the industries of advertising & marketing, business services, health care, and other industries.

    As an example of their work, Spiral Moon Media used a combination of live-action and motion graphics to produce a video for the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The video was produced over the course of 9 months as an attempt to educate viewers on groundwater in the area.

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  • Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 250 - 999
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 250 - 999
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Logo
    UX/UI Design
    Web Design
    Video Production Logo UX/UI Design Web Design
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Logo
    UX/UI Design
    Web Design
    Video Production Logo UX/UI Design Web Design
    We are the perfect partner of digital businesses, facilitating web development & design, branding, animation, web hosting & maintenance services
    • We are the perfect partner of digital businesses, facilitating web development & design, branding, animation, web hosting & maintenance services
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 250 - 999
    ABOUT

    Web Developer LLC, a video production agency, was established in 2016. The midsize San Jose, California-based team offers video production, web design, ux/ui design, logo, and more.

    We are the perfect partner of digital businesses, facilitating web development & design, branding, animation, web hosting & maintenance services
    • We are the perfect partner of digital businesses, facilitating web development & design, branding, animation, web hosting & maintenance services
  • Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Social Media Marketing
    Content Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Search Engine Optimization
    Social Media Marketing Content Marketing Graphic Design Search Engine Optimization
    Service Areas
    Social Media Marketing
    Content Marketing
    Graphic Design
    Search Engine Optimization
    Social Media Marketing Content Marketing Graphic Design Search Engine Optimization
    “They're a fantastic partner!" "
    • VP Marketing, Brand, Campaigns & Communication, Aerospike
    • “They're a fantastic partner!" "
      • VP Marketing, Brand, Campaigns & Communication, Aerospike
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    In San Jose, California, SocialSellinator is a small social media marketing company. Launched in 2018, the team focuses on social media marketing, content marketing, graphic design, search engine optimization, and more.

    “They're a fantastic partner!" "
    • VP Marketing, Brand, Campaigns & Communication, Aerospike
    • “They're a fantastic partner!" "
      • VP Marketing, Brand, Campaigns & Communication, Aerospike
  • Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Search Engine Optimization
    Digital Strategy
    Video Production Web Design Search Engine Optimization Digital Strategy
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Web Design
    Search Engine Optimization
    Digital Strategy
    Video Production Web Design Search Engine Optimization Digital Strategy
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    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    IStudios Media is a San Jose, California-based video production company. The small team specializes in video production, web design, search engine optimization, digital strategy, and more and was launched in 2015.

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  • Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Video Production
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    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $5,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Tabrizi Productions is a video production company. They are headquartered in San Jose, California and have small team. Their team offers video production.

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  • Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    Service Areas
    Branding
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Other Design
    Branding Graphic Design Marketing Strategy Other Design
    Service Areas
    Branding
    Graphic Design
    Marketing Strategy
    Other Design
    Branding Graphic Design Marketing Strategy Other Design
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    Location San Jose, CA
    Min. Project Size $1,000 +
    Employees 2 - 9
    ABOUT

    Many enterprise clients count The Parker-Lambert Agency as their dependable branding experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this San Jose-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.

    One The Parker-Lambert Agency client is a globally recognized leader in their sector, and The Parker-Lambert Agency has provided focused and wide-reaching services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes UX design, UI, overall brand presence and visuals, and more.

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  • Location San Francisco, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Location San Francisco, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Branding
    Marketing Strategy
    Video Production Broadcast Video Branding Marketing Strategy
    Service Areas
    Video Production
    Broadcast Video
    Branding
    Marketing Strategy
    Video Production Broadcast Video Branding Marketing Strategy
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    Location San Francisco, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    ABOUT

    Google counts Bonfire Labs as their dependable video production experts, so it’s no wonder the company has achieved such widespread success. With years of experience in their industry, this San Francisco-based agency is certainly here to make an impact.

    Salesforce is a globally recognized leader in workforce management software, and Bonfire Labs has provided focused and wide-reaching video production services for the company for the entirety of their working relationship. This includes a wide range of productions across a spectrum of needs.

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  • Location Sunnyvale, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Location Sunnyvale, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    Service Areas
    Mobile App Development
    AR/VR Development
    Graphic Design
    UX/UI Design
    Mobile App Development AR/VR Development Graphic Design UX/UI Design
    Service Areas
    Mobile App Development
    AR/VR Development
    Graphic Design
    UX/UI Design
    Mobile App Development AR/VR Development Graphic Design UX/UI Design
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    Location Sunnyvale, CA
    Min. Project Size $25,000 +
    Employees 10 - 49
    ABOUT

    Recognizable brands like VR Anax have employed GameAnax to bring their mobile app development needs to the next level. Based in USA, GameAnax was founded with a focus on helping brands evolve into their best, most user-friendly selves.

    When Snoopy Whoopy needed a more impactful and effective strategy for reaching goals nationwide, GameAnax provided them with focused service that continues to this day. Their strategy involved refining their client’s distinct voice as well as their visual profile to become more effective in a crowded digital space.

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