DOT Video Agency

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Communications & Marketing Associate of Palladium/CFYE

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CFYE is a Dutch Ministry funded project that co-invests in businesses across Africa and the Middle East to create, match, and improve 230,000 jobs for young people. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• End Programme Documentary
• Podcast Production

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Close to my geographic location
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned
• High Quality

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The CFYE End Movie is a key part of our strategic communications plan, designed to be the central storytelling asset that closes out the programme. It aims to leave a lasting, human-centred impression of CFYE’s impact, going beyond typical short-form videos or close-out deliverables.
The theme chosen is: "From Madness to Magic (It is only madness until it becomes magic)" Meaning: It will showcase CFYE’s journey from rapid scale-up (bid phase, inception phase) to implementation and impact. It introduces viewers to CFYE through a documentary-style narrative, highlighting challenges, adaptation, key learnings, impact and future outlooks.
Approach: Long-form interviews with diverse individuals (IP representatives, CFYE team members, beneficiaries) B-roll footage from Kenya/Uganda (business environments, local context) Other footage from other countries (esp. MENA) Interviews, shorter standalone productions (5-15 mins) focusing on: Green (Farming & Recycling) Digital (IT, Skills, Healthcare, Education) Entrepreneurship (Refugee Settlements, Generation Kenya, Small Businesses).
The filming in its entirety was conducted by our production team at DOT.PRJCT, who we also collaborate with for our podcast. They understand CFYE as a brand and will deliver a core end to the programme that goes beyond short-form content.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Measurable outcomes included the completion of all agreed documentary deliverables within scope, the capture of interviews across multiple stakeholder groups and countries, the production of reusable short-form video assets for digital dissemination, and the use of the documentary as a central communications asset for CFYE’s final-year storytelling and legacy-building.
The project also strengthened CFYE’s ability to communicate programme results through human-centred, business-focused narratives that complement formal reporting and learning products.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The team demonstrated strong project management throughout the documentary process, with clear coordination, timely communication, and structured delivery across the key stages of planning, filming, editing, and finalisation. They managed production timelines, logistics, creative development, and feedback rounds in a professional and responsive manner, ensuring that CFYE’s input was incorporated while keeping the project within the agreed scope.
Their ability to balance creative direction with practical delivery contributed to an efficient process and resulted in documentary outputs that met the agreed objectives, quality expectations, and communications needs.

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What sets them apart is their ability to make the production process feel both creative and genuinely enjoyable, without ever losing sight of the work that needs to be delivered. They bring the fresh energy of a young team, with a fun and open way of collaborating that makes them easy to connect with and easy to trust.
At the same time, they know when it is time to focus, make decisions, and move the project forward. Throughout the collaboration, they remained kind, professional, responsive, and committed to delivering a high-quality product. That balance of creativity, warmth, and reliability is what makes their service stand out.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

There are no significant areas for improvement that stood out during this collaboration. The team was professional, creative, responsive, and delivered high-quality work throughout the process.
For future projects, it may be useful to continue building in clear alignment moments around timelines, feedback stages, and the different ways the final content will be used, simply to make an already strong process even smoother and ensure the outputs can be repurposed as effectively as possible.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager - Global Marketing&Communication of BioChek

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

BioChek is a global animal health diagnostics company specializing in laboratory testing solutions for the detection and monitoring of livestock diseases. The company operates in a highly scientific and technical environment, requiring complex diagnostic concepts and data to be communicated clearly and effectively to diverse audiences across the animal health industry.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• workflow video
• educational animations

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

Other

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Scope of work

The scope of work included both live video production and animated content development to support BioChek's training, product communication, and corporate branding activities. The project portfolio consisted of:

• Onsite filming and production of a PCR workflow training series, including recording laboratory procedures and creating educational video content for customer training purposes. 

 Development of two product-focused animated videos designed to explain complex diagnostic solutions and portfolio offerings in a clear and accessible way.

• Development of a corporate animated video to communicate BioChek's value proposition and full animal health monitoring system

Key deliverables 

Creative and production support throughout all projects, such as:

• Review and consolidation of extensive technical source material into concise, structured video scripts suitable for the target audience.

• Translation of complex scientific and diagnostic concepts into clear visual storytelling and educational content. 

• Creation of custom visual assets, including icons, pictograms, illustrations, and graphical elements aligned with BioChek's brand identity.

• Development of high-quality animated explainer videos that effectively communicated product features, workflows, and customer benefits.

• Production and editing of on-site laboratory footage for the PCR workflow training series.

• Storyboarding, animation design, voice-over integration, and final video production.

• Delivery of professional, visually engaging content that balanced scientific accuracy with accessibility for a broad range of audiences, including laboratory professionals, veterinarians, distributors, and producers.

Across all projects, the supplier demonstrated a strong ability to understand highly technical subject matter and translate it into compelling visual content while maintaining scientific accuracy and high production standards. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• Delivered four professional video projects supporting customer education, product communication, and corporate branding objectives.

• Reduced complex technical and scientific information into concise, audience-friendly video formats while maintaining technical accuracy.

• Improved the consistency and visual quality of BioChek's external communications through the development of custom animated assets and branded visual elements.

• Created scalable content assets that continue to be used across digital channels, customer training activities, and commercial communications. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

On top of being very time-conscious, the team was very responsive and agile, offering advice and suggestions. They are a no-nonsense team that is both easy and inspiring to work with. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

their ability to translate highly technical content into accurate, engaging communication materials.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

possibly regarding the on-site workflow video could have been more directed so that the end-result would have been more powerful and easy to use.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the VP Global Marketing of an Id reference database platform.
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We provide the world's most respected ID reference database for identity verification and banknote authentication.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• High quality video production
• Budget efficiency
• Responsiveness

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

Referral

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me
• Working with founders hits different

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

I have worked with DOT on multiple video projects, ranging from employer branding content and customer stories to event impressions, internal leadership messages and product explainers. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

A brand that's translated into a clear video language, significant increase in brand awareness and social media engagement, attractive video's brought in 1/3 of new partners, 200% better understanding of CEO messaging among staff than written alternatives

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

DOT are not the cheapest production company, but they actively think along, challenge ideas when needed, and take ownership throughout the entire process. Deadlines are always met, quality is consistently high, and even under significant time pressure they remain calm and solution-oriented. 
When projects become urgent, Jesper and Tijmen are the kind of partners you can call in the evening and trust that it will get done. They make an effort to understand the business objectives behind the content and make sure the final result supports those goals.

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

A combination of accessibility, project ownership and thinking along, not just what a video should look like but also if it's going to help us attain objectives

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

They tend to give a lot of flexibility to customers, where sometimes clarity and more strict rules of engagement may have been more helpful

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m was a producer at a social agency.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

We hired DOT Video Agency for videography and editing services.

SOLUTION

Can you describe the scope of work DOT Video Agency handled for this project?

We collaborated on numerous video productions, typically at least once a week, including the editing process. DOT Video Agency delivered high-quality videos for our clients' social media.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from DOT Video Agency.

How did you come to work with DOT Video Agency?

DOT Video Agency was referred to me. I chose them over other options because they were a great culture fit and offered good value for the cost.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June–October 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We received lots of online clicks and positive reactions. Additionally, our colleagues provided good feedback. Overall, the collaboration was smooth and easy; DOT Video Agency knew what they were doing.

How did DOT Video Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

DOT Video Agency always delivered well ahead of schedule. The team was able to work under pressure and was helpful with additional work. We communicated via in-person and virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

DOT Video Agency is a young, enthusiastic company making great strides and producing high-end work.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There’s nothing I can come up with.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Ja shopping

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At jashopping, we bring you carefully curated wines, spirits, and gourmet treats with fast, secure delivery.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• We wanted professional product photos and videos to improve our eCommerce brand's online presence and marketing.
• Our goal was to create high-quality visual content that showcased our products and increased customer engagement.

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

High ratings

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

They handled the complete production process, including product photography, promotional video shooting, and basic editing. We received high-quality images and polished videos that were ready to use on our eCommerce website, social media, and marketing campaigns.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The new photos and videos improved our product presentation, increased customer engagement, and gave our eCommerce brand a more professional look.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They managed the project professionally, kept us updated throughout the process, and delivered everything on time. The team was responsive to our feedback and quickly addressed our requests, making the entire experience smooth and hassle-free.

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail stood out the most. They understood our eCommerce brand's needs, communicated clearly, and delivered high-quality work on time while remaining friendly and responsive throughout the project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

Overall, we were very satisfied with the experience. If anything, slightly faster revision turnaround would make the process even better, but it wasn't a major issue.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the General manager HR & GA of an automotive company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

National Sales Company for international automotive brand

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• Review title Excellent Automotive Video Production Company in the Netherlands Project summary We worked with DOT Video Agency, a video production company based in the Amsterdam region in the Netherlands, to create high-end automotive video content for our brand. We were specifically looking for a creative video agency that could handle the complete production process, including creative concept development, pre-production, filming, directing and post-production, while delivering the visual quality expected from a leading international automotive brand. DOT proved to be a very strong partner throughout the entire process. What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success? The final videos exceeded our expectations and gave us a strong library of premium automotive content for our digital marketing, social media and wider brand communication. The production quality was excellent. Cinematography, lighting, camera movement, editing, colour grading and sound design were all handled at a very high level. Most importantly, DOT understood how to translate an automotive brand into cinematic content without making it feel like a generic corporate or commercial video. Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs? Project management and communication were excellent. DOT managed the complete video production process professionally, from the initial creative concept and pre-production through to the shoot and final delivery. Communication was fast and personal, deadlines were met and feedback was implemented accurately. For a relatively small production team, they are capable of delivering at the level we normally associate with much larger international production companies. What did you find most impressive or unique about this company? What impressed us most was the combination of creative thinking, cinematic production quality and a very efficient way of working. DOT Video Agency is not simply a video production supplier. They genuinely operated as a creative production partner. They challenged parts of our brief, contributed their own ideas and continuously considered the target audience, brand positioning and purpose behind the content. Their understanding of premium automotive video production was particularly strong. They know how important details such as lighting, locations, movement, sound design, pacing and colour are when presenting vehicles and premium brands. This combination of strategic thinking and high-end execution is difficult to find. Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently? Nothing significant. The collaboration exceeded our expectations. If anything, we would involve DOT even earlier in future projects so they can contribute more during the initial creative and campaign development. Overall experience Based on our experience, we would highly recommend DOT Video Agency to companies looking for a high-end video production company in the Netherlands. They are particularly strong for automotive, technology and premium B2B brands looking for cinematic brand films, commercials

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

Referral

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

DOT Video Agency handled the complete video production process for our automotive content, from creative concept development and pre-production through to filming and post-production. The scope included creative direction, production planning, location filming, cinematography, directing, editing, colour grading, sound design and final delivery. The key deliverables were a high-end automotive brand film, shorter digital and social media edits, and multiple platform-ready video assets for use across our brand and marketing channels.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The final videos exceeded our expectations and gave us a strong library of premium automotive content for our digital marketing, social media and wider brand communication.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Project management and communication were excellent.

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

What impressed us most was the combination of creative thinking, cinematic production quality and a very efficient way of working.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

Nothing significant. The collaboration exceeded our expectations.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

 I am the Marketing Director of an other industries company 

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

I'm the Marketing Director at a Dutch B2B software company. We're about 120 people, selling into mid-market finance and operations teams across the Benelux. I own brand, demand generation and the content function, and I have a team of four.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• We had a positioning problem more than a video problem. Our product had moved upmarket but our content still looked like the startup we'd been three years earlier. We needed a set of customer story films that would work in sales conversations and on LinkedIn, plus enough short-form to actually sustain a content calendar rather than posting once and going quiet. The goal we set internally was to shorten the middle of the sales cycle — the stage where a champion has to sell us internally to four or five other people.

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

• Online Search
• Referral

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

It ran in three phases. Pre-production was heavier than we expected. They interviewed our sales team and two of our customers before writing anything, and came back with a narrative structure rather than a script. There was a creative session where music direction was discussed alongside story, which I hadn't seen before — apparently they compose in-house. Production was four shoot days across three customer sites over about six weeks. They handled scheduling directly with our customers, which saved my team a genuinely significant amount of work. Post ran roughly three weeks per film. We got each hero film plus a package of cutdowns for LinkedIn, vertical versions, and quote cards. The vertical cuts were shot for vertical rather than cropped, which I only understood the significance of after seeing how they performed against our older content.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our completion rate on the customer story films is 61% on LinkedIn, against about 22% for the corporate video we'd made previously in-house. That gap was the thing that convinced our exec team this was worth continuing. Sales has the films in the follow-up sequence after second calls, and two AEs have independently said prospects referenced them in later conversations — which is the internal-selling problem we were trying to solve. We can't cleanly attribute pipeline to it. Anyone claiming they can with brand content is guessing.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Timelines were set at briefing and held. One shoot moved a week because a customer rescheduled, and they absorbed it without it cascading into delivery. The main practical difference from previous agencies was the absence of an account layer. When we needed a change, I messaged the person who would make the change. No relay, no translation, no waiting three days for a call to be scheduled. Feedback rounds were structured — two per film, clearly defined — which sounds restrictive but actually stopped the endless-revision spiral we'd been through elsewhere.

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

That they argued with the brief. We came in asking for one thing and they explained why it wouldn't work and what would. Every other agency in the process agreed with everything we said, which I've since realised is a warning sign rather than good service. The music is also genuinely different. It's composed for the film rather than picked from a library, and you notice — the films feel like ours rather than like something assembled from parts.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

I'd have liked more structured guidance on distribution. They delivered excellent assets and some advice, but the rollout planning was mostly on us. Worth asking about explicitly if that's a gap on your side.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a free publicity specialist at Sixta. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with DOT Video Agency?

We needed help creating content that fits our storylines.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DOT Video Agency provided creative storytelling and content for us. The team helped us bring creative expertise, create lasting images, and create from vision. Overall, they provided a total package.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from DOT Video Agency.

How did you come to work with DOT Video Agency?

We found them through our network. We chose them because they focused on the right content.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from June 2025-January 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We were very content with the cooperation in general.

How did DOT Video Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

We mainly communicated through virtual meetings.

What did you find most impressive about them?

DOT Video Agency's unlimited creativity and willingness to go the extra mile to get the perfect content were impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I didn't think there was anything they could improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the owner of Burbach Roycroft

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

real estate

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish?

• Exposure

SOLUTION

How did you find DOT Video Agency?

Online Search

Why did you select DOT Video Agency over others?

• Great culture fit
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from DOT Video Agency were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

A lot of video content to make sure our listings are presented in a way so people can't get around them

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Very positive feedback from the seller side as well as the buyers side

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

best communication! on time and very open to make changes to create the best possible outcome

What was your primary form of communication with DOT Video Agency?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I’m impressed with their personal communication, and they create new ideas with us.

Are there any areas for improvement or something DOT Video Agency could have done differently?

no

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the owner of a dodgeball company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire DOT Video Agency to accomplish for your company?

We needed help with video promotion.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

DOT Video Agency created videos for our social media promotion.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from DOT Video Agency.

How did you come to work with DOT Video Agency?

Someone referred DOT Video Agency to me, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in June 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We received positive feedback from our clients.

How did DOT Video Agency perform from a project management standpoint?

DOT Video Agency delivered on time. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive or unique about them?

DOT Video Agency’s personal approach was impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, there weren’t any.