Name: handplayed
Address: 30 Hristo Belchev Street, Sofia, Bulgaria, 1000, BG
Telephone: +359.877.161.266
Price range: $50 - $99
Rating: 4.9

hey, we play videos with them hands

handplayed is an award-winning content creation studio, based in Sofia/Bulgaria, where hands meet & play. We make films and campaigns that we care about. From in-house passion projects to high-end commercials with some of the best agencies and production companies around. We've built a community of established and upcoming talent ready to do their best work yet.

Min project size
$5,000+
Hourly rate
$50 - $99 / hr
Employees
50 - 249
Locations
Sofia, Bulgaria
Year founded
Founded 2015

Service Lines

Video Production: 100%

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Animation Focus

2D Animation: 25%
3D Animation: 25%
Motion Graphics: 25%
Stop Motion Animation: 15%
Green Screen Animation: 5%
Other Animation: 5%

Production Services

Directing: 30%
Filming: 30%
Visual Effects: 15%
Scriptwriting: 10%
Casting: 5%
Sound Effects: 5%
Storyboarding: 5%

Video Type

Commercial Production: 60%
Branded Video Production: 30%
Documentary Production: 10%

Videography & Photography Specializations

360 Product Photography & Video Tours: 25%
Aerial & Drone Videography & Photography: 25%
Time Lapse Videography: 25%
Underwater Videography: 25%

Industries

Advertising & marketing: 65%
Arts, entertainment & music: 25%
Media: 10%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 80%
Small Business (<$10M): 15%
Enterprise (>$1B): 5%

Video Production

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+

Avg. hourly rate $50 - $99 /hr

Rating for cost 4.8 /5

What Clients Have Said

handplayed offers competitive pricing and good value for cost, with project costs often kept confidential. Clients appreciate their responsiveness and project management, highlighting effective communication and timely delivery, though specific pricing details vary widely across projects.

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Most Common Project Size

< $10,000 based on 36 reviews

< $10,000 $10,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $199,999 > $200,000

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handplayed Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

4.9

Quality 4.9
Schedule 4.8
Cost 4.8
Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Room for Improvement in Administration

While handplayed excels in creative aspects and project delivery, some clients have noted that their administrative processes could be more streamlined. This includes enhancing the regularity and smoothness of administrative tasks.
Expertise in Video Production

handplayed has consistently delivered high-quality video production services across various industries, including health, finance, and retail. Their ability to produce engaging and innovative content, such as explainer videos, brand campaigns, and animated series, is frequently praised.
Creative and Flexible Approach

handplayed is recognized for their creativity and flexibility in executing projects. They are willing to adapt and refine their strategies to meet client needs, offering insightful ideas that enhance the final product.
Successful Brand Collaborations

handplayed has successfully collaborated with various brands, creating content that aligns with their marketing strategies and resonates well with target audiences. Their ability to capture brand essence is highly valued.
Strong Project Management

Clients commend handplayed for their effective project management, timely deliveries, and clear communication. They are noted for their ability to manage complex projects and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Impressive Client Communication

Clients appreciate handplayed's excellent communication skills, noting their responsiveness and ability to incorporate feedback effectively. This has led to a smooth collaboration process and high client satisfaction.

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Video Production
$10,000 to $49,999
Oct. - Dec. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"We had very good communication with the handplayed team. All of our requests were fulfilled."

Dec 15, 2021

Account Manager, Advertising Agency

Anonymous

Advertising & marketing
Sofia, Bulgaria
11-50 Employees
Online Review
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An advertising agency partnered with handplayed for video production services. The team created the end client's video, which will be used for branding campaign purposes.

handplayed successfully completed the project and the end client and its stakeholders are happy with the result. The team had good communication that fulfilled the client's requests. Overall, the client was satisfied with the team's flexibility and the collaboration's outcome.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am an account manager in an advertising agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire handplayed?

For an employer branding campaign for a big bank in Bulgaria

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

My team recommended Handplayed and another production company. After receiving the offers and the feedback of the project we trusted them for the project

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

After confirming the offer they started with arranging the post production. We did a viewing of the space of the shoot, talked to the client, made a fitting of the cast, made a ppm meeting and did the shooting day

What was the team composition?

I worked mostly with the producer of the team. The creative team were a designer, a copywriter and our strategic director. Mostly me and the designer were involved. Met the director and DOP as well, but they were not as involved in the process

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Both the client and the agency are very happy with the outcome. The campaign is still not online, so I can't give metrics yet.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We had very good communication with the handplayed team. All of our requests were fulfilled.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The communication between ours and their teem and the flexibility the production team showed.

Is there any area for improvement or anything that could have been done differently?

We missed a little bit the set designer while the photoshoot was happening, she was prepared only for the video. Also the editing was one of the harder parts of the process to communicate.

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5.0

Video Production
Less than $10,000
June - Sep. 2021

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"handplayed was very patient and stuck with us till the end."

Sep 23, 2021

Global Sales Operations Officer, Equipment Mfg. Company

Anonymous

Manufacturing
Pisa, Italy
51-200 Employees
Online Review
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An equipment manufacturing company hired handplayed for video production services. The client needed high-quality photos and videos for their marketing campaigns.

The client is already using the photos for marketing, thanks to handplayed's help. The team was patient all throughout the engagement that led to a successful collaboration. The client was overall impressed by the team's good understanding of the project.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I work for the producer and reseller of highly specialized equipment used in open pit mines to monitor slope stability. I'm the Global Sales Operations Officer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire handplayed, and what were your goals?

We hired handplayed to do the photo shooting, since we needed high quality photos and videos for our marketing material.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Unfortunately the person who was in charge of the selection no longer works with us, but I believe the profesionallity and availability were a factor. It was also important for us that the company was based in Bulgaria.

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

The videos were taken in an open pit mine, and required a lot of planning and bureaucracy to obtain.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

I worked with Leda and her team, and she was always helpful and on time.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We are still in the editing process, but the photos were successfully used for our marketing collaterals.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

It was not easy to communicate with the time. handplayed was very patient and stuck with us till the end.

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

They understood the assignment just by looking at our existent material and we didn't have to request any re shoots or more material

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Nothing

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
Less than $10,000
Mar. 2021 - Ongoing

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 4.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"They absolutely smashed it!"

Aug 26, 2021

Creative Director, Simply Thrilled

Jack Delaney

Advertising & marketing
Nottingham, England
1-10 Employees
Online Review
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A video agency wanted to find a reliable partner to whom they can editing and motion graphics work. They chose handplayed to be that partner.

The company's clients loved all of the work that the handplayed team did for their projects. The company itself appreciated how the team conducted their communications with each other as well as their amiable approach to the parnetship.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm a creative director at a video agency

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire handplayed, and what were your goals?

We hired them to oursource editing and motion graphics work to

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

They absolutely smashed it!

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail, including the project steps and all stages of production.

We started with a consultation and then Angel at Handplayed hooked us up with his colleagues and we sent them files to edit.

Who did you work with and what was the feedback process like?

It was quick , there's only a 2 hour time different happily.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Our clients were very happy!

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

They keep in touch well over email

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

Their amiable manner

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Just fine

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
$200,000 to $999,999
June 2020 - Mar. 2021

4.5

Quality: 4.0

Schedule: 4.5

Cost: 4.0

Willing to Refer: 4.5

"The team is always eager to find solutions."

Apr 9, 2021

Project Manager, Media Company

Anonymous

Media
Los Angeles, California
51-200 Employees
Online Review
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A media company hired handplayed to work with video production. They were responsible for editing videos and helping scale the company's operations.

handplayed helped out the client to edit 500 plus videos in a month. They were responsive and always eager to find solutions. While they could have been improved, their team's overall dedication made up for it.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are a major media company and i'm in charge of buying external prestations

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire handplayed?

For video editing purposes and helpus scale our operations

What were your goals for this project?

Edits 500+ videos a month externaly

SOLUTION

How did you select handplayed?

We did some test on a sample of edits I was not in the company during the initial assesment

Describe the video(s) and the process in detail.

We can not disclose that

What was your vendors' project management or feedback process?

We do have live feedback at a video edit level from our quality control team

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The number of Handplayed employees dedicated to our company grew from 10 to 50+

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Could be improve. Esp. on our side

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The responsiveness. The team is always eager to find solutions

Are there any areas for improvement?

We can industrilaize our processes a bit

RATINGS

4.5

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