Sparkhouse is a Southern California based video production agency helping brands create content that actually connects, converts, and drives growth.
Since 2004, we’ve partnered with everyone from startups to global brands to produce product videos, brand videos, company videos, animation, social media content, training videos, and lifestyle photography. Whether you need a polished brand campaign, ongoing social content, Amazon product videos, or a scalable content partner, we help bring ideas to life without overcomplicating the process.
We work heavily with eCommerce brands, SaaS companies, consumer products, and Amazon sellers, but our team supports companies across a wide range of industries that need high-quality visual content and a creative partner they can rely on.
What sets Sparkhouse apart is our balance of strategy, creativity, and efficiency. We know how to make content look great, but we also understand marketing, production logistics, deadlines, and how to create assets that work across ads, websites, social, sales, and beyond.
We keep the process collaborative, approachable, and organized while delivering content that feels elevated, modern, and built for real-world marketing.
Video ProductionCommercial ProductionMotion GraphicsFilmingScriptwritingStoryboardingBranded Video ProductionCastingDirectingExplainer Video Production
Pricing Snapshot
Min. project size
$10,000+
Avg. hourly rate
$100 - $149
/hr
Rating for cost
4.9
/5
What Clients Have Said
Sparkhouse offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with clients noting their reasonable rates and the quality of deliverables. Many engagements suggest costs ranging from under $10,000 to over $100,000, reflecting flexibility to fit various budgets.
Sparkhouse's team is commended for their clear and consistent communication. They keep clients informed at every stage of the project and are quick to respond to inquiries. This level of communication fosters trust and ensures a collaborative partnership.
High Value for Cost
Clients find Sparkhouse's services to be a great value for the cost. They provide high-quality production services at competitive prices, making them an attractive choice for both small and large projects. Their ability to work within budget constraints is frequently highlighted.
Creative and Collaborative Approach
Sparkhouse is recognized for their creativity and willingness to collaborate with clients. They listen to client ideas and enhance them with their own creative input, ensuring the final product aligns with the client's vision. This collaborative approach leads to successful and innovative video content.
Room for Improvement in Timeliness
While Sparkhouse is generally praised for meeting deadlines, there are occasional mentions of delays in project delivery. Some clients suggest that improving timeliness could enhance the overall experience, although these instances are not frequent.
Proficiency in Video Production
Sparkhouse is repeatedly praised for their high-quality video production services. They handle everything from scriptwriting and storyboarding to filming and post-production with professionalism and creativity. Clients commend their ability to deliver visually stunning and engaging videos that effectively communicate brand messages and product features.
Positive Impact on Marketing and Sales
Many clients report increased engagement, brand awareness, and sales as a result of the videos produced by Sparkhouse. Their work is credited with enhancing the client's marketing strategies and achieving business goals, such as successful product launches and crowdfunding campaigns.
Sparkhouse produced a video as a third-party vendor for a client in the healthcare space. They provided lighting and sound and filmed interviews with executives as well as shots of the clinics.
Sparkhouse’s professional production crew and modern equipment led to high-quality work that the end client is delighted with.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I’m the CEO of a fully-integrated branding and marketing firm.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?
We needed help with video production for a healthcare client.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted clean, crisp interviews of the top executives as well as a b-roll of the various clinics.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
They were recommended to me.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
Sparkhouse provided a fully-staffed and professional production crew with the most updated state-of-the-art equipment. They set up each shot including lighting and sound.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
They were organized and efficient.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The outcomes of the project were great. The film was beautifully shot, and the client loved it.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was perfect. The crew was professional, efficient, and extremely easy to work with.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
The quality of their work is outstanding.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Marketing Videos for Real Estate Agency
Other Digital Marketing
$10,000 to $49,999
June - Dec. 2016
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
“Their ground-breaking ideas and cutting edge concepts were very impressive.”
Apr 17, 2018
Broker Associate, Coast to Canyon Real Estate
Colleen Trujillo
Verified
Real estate
Mission Viejo, California
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Offering a full set of services ranging from hair and makeup to sound and videography, Sparkhouse developed and produced several individual marketing videos.
Sparkhouse’s innovative, creative, and personalized videos continue to receive generous positive feedback. Efficient project management and seamless communication via multiple methods facilitated clear, transparent dissemination of schedules and expectations.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I am an associate broker for a boutique real estate agency that specializes in residential real estate.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?
We hired them for some individual marketing videos.
What were your goals for this project?
Our goals were to spotlight individual agents and highlight their unique personalities and strengths.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We interviewed several different agencies that specialized in video marketing. Torrey (CEO, Sparkhouse) and his crew checked all our boxes. They were innovative and able to complete the project done within the established timeline and budget.
Describe the scope of their work in detail.
For a good understanding of their personalities, the script writer met with each agent and asked a variety of detailed questions about their backgrounds, strengths, interests, etc. Prior to the shoot, Torrey explained the filming process and the team published expectations and a schedule for the shoot, which was conducted over several days. We provided several outfits, signs, and additional props while they provided hair and makeup professionals. They asked us questions off camera to put us at ease throughout the shoot.
What was the team composition?
We were assigned a script writer, a hair and makeup team, a lighting team, a photographer, a producer, a videographer, and a sound producer.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Not only have local agents adopted our concept, but all of our videos posted on Facebook and YouTube have received substantial positive feedback from clients, friends, and co-workers.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
The workflow was excellent! Communication was open and flowed seamlessly through email, text, and phone calls.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their ground breaking ideas and cutting edge concepts were very impressive.
Are there any areas for improvement?
No.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
"Everything went as planned, no surprises and the finished product exceeded my expectations!"
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
Marketing/Explainer Videos for a Marketing Agency's Client
Video Production
Less than $10,000
Jan. - Feb. 2018
5.0
Quality
5.0
Schedule
5.0
Cost
5.0
Willing to Refer
5.0
"Their team is very easy to work with."
Apr 13, 2018
Vice President, Modera Inc.
Chelsea Otto
Verified
Advertising & marketing
Irvine, California
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified
Sparkhouse created several videos on a third-party basis for helping a client detail its new products. They handled scripting, voice-overs, music selection, storyboarding, and more.
The client was very pleased with the videos, which were delivered within budget and under a tight timeline. Sparkhouse availability, responsiveness, and listening skills led to great results.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and your position there.
I'm the VP of a marketing agency in Irvine, California.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
For what projects/services did your company hire Sparkhouse?
We hired them to see our vision through and develop a series of explainer videos for one of our clients.
What were your goals for this project?
We wanted to create videos to explain the new products in our client's portfolio and how to sell them.
SOLUTION
How did you select this vendor?
We had heard good things about their work and their price was competitive.
Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.
We worked with the Sparkhouse team on scripting, voice-over selection and recording, music selection, graphics, storyboarding, etc.
What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?
They make themselves available to their clients and are quick to respond and turn things around. They listen and don't try to push things on you that you don't want or didn't ask for.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
Our clients were very happy with the produced videos. Sparkhouse was able to deliver under a tight deadline and stayed within our budget.
How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?
We worked very well together as a team.
What did you find most impressive about this company?
Their team is very easy to work with.
Are there any areas for improvement?
Nope.
RATINGS
5.0
Quality
5.0
Service & Deliverables
Schedule
5.0
On time / deadlines
Cost
5.0
Value / within estimates
Willing to Refer
5.0
NPS
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Ecommerce / Amazon Product Promo
Sparkhouse is a preferred video vendor for Amazon with experience creating 100+ product promotional videos tailored specifically for Amazon and Ecommerce sites. We have created a streamlined approach for these unique video needs to assure we are providing a valuable video asset in a affordable and efficient package.
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Small
$7,500
/total
Days of Filming: 1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors : 2 Actors
4
week
delivery
Medium
$10,000
/total
Days of Filming: 1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors : 3 to 4 Actors
5
week
delivery
Large
$15,000
/total
Days of Filming: 1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors : 4 plus actors
6
week
delivery
Features
Small
$7,500
/total
Medium
$10,000
/total
Large
$15,000
/total
Days of Filming
1 Day of production
1 Day of production
1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors
2 Actors
3 to 4 Actors
4 plus actors
Locations
Studio or Freely sourced Location
Studio or Freely sourced Location
Sourced or Rented Location
Editing
Motion Graphics
Voiceover
Music License Purchasing
Color Correction
Expanded Filming Crew
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Social Media Versions of Video
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Small
$7,500
/total
Days of Filming
1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors
2 Actors
Locations
Studio or Freely sourced Location
Editing
Motion Graphics
Voiceover
Music License Purchasing
Color Correction
Expanded Filming Crew
–
Social Media Versions of Video
–
Medium
$10,000
/total
Days of Filming
1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors
3 to 4 Actors
Locations
Studio or Freely sourced Location
Editing
Motion Graphics
Voiceover
Music License Purchasing
Color Correction
Expanded Filming Crew
–
Social Media Versions of Video
–
Large
$15,000
/total
Days of Filming
1 Day of production
Concept Creation
Scriptwriting
HD Camera
Casting and hiring of actors
4 plus actors
Locations
Sourced or Rented Location
Editing
Motion Graphics
Voiceover
Music License Purchasing
Color Correction
Expanded Filming Crew
Social Media Versions of Video
Our Story
Sparkhouse is a team of creatives, filmmakers, editors, animators, photographers, and strategists who love making content that connects. We’re collaborative, adaptable, easy to work with, and passionate about creating high-quality videos and visuals that help brands grow. Our clients come to us for the work, but stay because of the people behind it.
Meet the Team
Torrey TayenakaCEO Founder
Torrey Tayenaka is the co-founder and CEO of Sparkhouse, a Southern California video production agency creating product videos, branded content, and creative campaigns designed to engage audiences and help brands grow.
Zeinab TorabiDirector of Creative
Zeinab joined Sparkhouse in 2023. A storyteller, writer, and director with roots in sports videography, she loves fast-paced creativity. Off set, she enjoys roller coasters, new recipes, matcha, the beach, and dominating at Mario Kart.
Neel BakshiProject Manager
Neel joined Sparkhouse as an intern and never looked back. With a film degree and marketing minor, he turns creative ideas into clear production plans. Off set, he’s into EDM, the gym, and supporting Manchester United.
Austin BerndtEditor Extraordinaire
Austin has been Sparkhouse’s editor since 2020, bringing years of hands-on filmmaking experience to every project. With a sharp eye for pacing, story, and detail, he knows how to turn raw footage into polished videos that keep people watching.
Troy TayenakaProject Manager
Troy is Sparkhouse’s newest team member, bringing a mix of marketing smarts, creativity, and a serious love for cars. He’s collaborative, resourceful, and great at keeping projects on track. Outside work, he’s usually modifying his car, fly fishing,
What Sets Us Apart
Creative That Drives Results
We focus on creating content that does more than look good. Every video, animation, or photo project is built around your goals, whether that’s increasing sales, improving engagement, launching products, or strengthening your brand.
Reliable From Start to Finish
Our team takes pride in staying organized, communicative, on time, and on budget. We understand production logistics, deadlines, and the importance of making the creative process smooth and stress-free for our clients.
Collaborative & Entrepreneurial
We think like business owners, not just creatives. Sparkhouse works as an extension of your team, bringing ideas, problem solving, and a collaborative mindset while keeping the process fun, approachable, and easy to work through.
Premier Verified means Clutch independently confirmed Sparkhouse is a legally registered business, financially sound (Creditsafe: Low Risk), and backed by 163 verified client reviews averaging 5.0 stars.
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