Origin Films

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the FOUNDER of Center for Disaster Philanthropy

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CDP’s mission is to leverage the power of philanthropy to mobilize a full range of resources that strengthen the ability of communities to withstand disasters and recover equitably when they occur.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• We needed a creative partner to produce high quality animated video ads that could engage our audience, increase brand visibility and drive more leads through digital channels.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

• They handled the entire production process, from concept development and storyboarding to animation and final edits.
• The animated ads were optimized for multiple platforms, including social media and paid campaigns.
• They ensured the content aligned with our brand identity and marketing goals.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our campaigns saw a noticeable increase in engagement and conversions. The animated ads resonated well with our audience and boosted brand visibility.

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

• They met every deadline and provided regular updates throughout the project.
• Their project management was smooth and efficient.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We were impressed by their ability to translate complex ideas into captivating animations that told our story effectively.

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

Nothing, everything was well executed.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the FOUNDER of Sanofi

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• Origin Films provides ongoing marketing support. They assist in strategy, messaging, branding, public relations, account management, and digital marketing.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Our statement of work (SOW) outlines ongoing marketing support. This includes defining strategy, setting tone for initiatives and priorities, monthly account management, digital strategy and execution, content development, and more.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Origin Films has made it possible for us to start collecting data and measuring our brand awareness. They help us set key performance indicators (KPI) and have strengthened our brand and messaging.

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

We meet quarterly, have biweekly progress calls, and share a Slack channel and Google Drive for more informal communication. Origin Films is truly an extension of our own team.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

For a smaller sized agency, their level of talent is outstanding. They're eager and able to learn quickly. They absorb every piece of information to form a clear and executable strategy.

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

nothing 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the founder of Hasbro

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Hasbro is a leading toy and game company whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• We were looking to elevate our social media presence as a B2B company and needed their team to leverage our efforts and strategies.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Origin Films handles our social media campaigns by raising awareness to promote our new offerings. Their team conducts research, evaluates influencer profiles, and launches a vetting process to determine ideal options for our campaign briefs. They’ve particularly reached out to paid influencers, partner companies, and digital platforms to generate more engagement towards our products.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Origin Films has activated marketable opportunities for us, suggesting and implementing the best practices to elevate our community management and social media engagement. They’ve also amplified our PR coverage and connections.

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

We communicate via email and ad hoc meetings. Origin Films is an agile team that pivots according to our needs and shares insightful ideas to expedite and improve our project.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

We’re most impressed with their in-depth knowledge of social media trends and customer needs. On top of that, Origin Films consistently brings refreshing solutions to the table.

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

I can’t think of anything negative about their work. 

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of ZestHR

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

ZestHR is a contemporary people solutions business with a twist. Our purpose is to create vibrant cultures where people and business thrive.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• We recently rebranded and wanted to effectively communicate our new look and feel to our audience.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Referral

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• High ratings
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

During a series of video meetings with Origin Films, we discussed the brand direction and provided our guidelines. Origin Films have since produced two, 60-second videos, including a series of edits for social media. One of the videos is a brand video while the other is a campaign video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Origin Films created engaging content that spoke to our audience. They understood the new brand direction and how it translated into the colour scheme and imagery. They completely understood all of the key branding elements.

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

We typically communicate over email, and they send us video work through Vimeo. We can comment on different areas of the videos or through feedback forms for our desired amendments. They make sure everything stays up to date and is communicated effectively.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They’re very friendly, professional, and easy to work with. When we receive an edit back, we typically have very few amendments. 

We’re very impressed with the quality of work produced by Origin Films. They always completely understand the style of video we’re looking to produce.

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

No. We’re thrilled with what they’ve produced and how they work.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of MassChallenge

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Headquartered in the United States with eight locations worldwide, MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and create sustainable change. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• We wanted to create an explainer video for our claim management portal. We needed to describe the high-level details of the feature and how that impacts our risk managers’ workflow. We also hoped the video would help potential customers see us an innovator in the market.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Online Search

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They animated a one-minute video. We had a discovery meeting with them and they asked very detailed questions about what we do and what the video will be about. From there, they put together a script and animation.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The execution was really well done. Origin Films created a video that was easy to understand. They made the look and style of the video very similar to our brand guidelines. So far, we’ve had positive feedback from our partners and customers. We’ve had several inquiries from people looking to learn more.

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

Our project manager followed up regularly and kept us on schedule. She ensured that it was very clear when we needed to review and submit things on our end. They deliver on time.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

I was really impressed by how they put together the script based on the questionnaire that we filled out. We had another company do a similar video, but Origin Films’ video looked so much better and was of better quality.

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

Nothing comes to my mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the FOUNDER of ImmuneMist

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The first all-inclusive nose and mouth cleansing system to protect against viruses and bacteria is called ImmuneMistTM.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• Origin Films collaborated with our company to produce a video for our crowdsourcing initiative.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Referral

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

They started working on writing a script and a project timetable as soon as we had decided on all the project's specifics. Their crew took the effort at the beginning to thoroughly comprehend our narrative and the objectives for the film. They hired actors, found a site for the shoot, and gave us a schedule of events for the day of filming. My business partner and I received coaching from them as well for our part in the video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We can't wait to share it on our crowdsourcing website.

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

They were all excellent as a team. They were really understanding and helped us with every stage of the undertaking. They also gave prompt responses to all of our inquiries.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

The day of filming went extremely well because of the high degree of preparation from their crew. Their inventiveness and meticulous attention to detail resulted in an excellent show. In addition, they helped my business partner and I, who are both camera shy, feel at ease during the whole session.

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

I am at a loss for ideas. Working with them has been an amazing experience for us. I would heartily urge anyone in need of video producing services to check out Origin Films. Of course, we'll collaborate with them once more in the future.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Co-Founder of Kortex

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Organize your thoughts into well-written pieces. 

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

We had to use Shopify to make an explanation video for our app. Our clients wanted to understand the operation of our apps in a minute, therefore we had to tell them a tale.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We began by having a meeting to go over the specifics of our needs and to go over how the app worked. The script was written by Origin Films following their initial meeting. After approval, story boarding was the next step. At last, we arrived at the video.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

For every one of our clients, the video is their initial point of contact. As soon as the video was added to the app listing page, the conversion rate rose.

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

Basecamp was our project management tool of choice. The project was broken up into manageable chunks such that objectives were met at every turn. We had two to three weeks to finish the assignment, and the deadline was met with good quality work.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

They were able to incorporate our ideas into the finished result with little back and forth since they are excellent listeners. Our questions were answered in a very short amount of time.

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

With this project, we encountered no problems. We intend to work with them on further projects in the hopes of receiving the same outcome.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Founder of Resemble AI

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

With the use of patented Deep Learning models, Resemble AI generates unique AI voices for text-to-speech and speech-to-speech synthesis, resulting in high-quality AI-generated audio output.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

They are in favor of content marketing. Origin Films is positioned at the intersection of resources and data analytics, offering robust writing and design that can be tailored to seamlessly integrate with any of our portfolio companies.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Clutch Site

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

We already use them in two of our organizations and can observe the same strengths across them. It is incredibly motivating. In addition to economic research, they offer a complete stable of writing, design, and editing skills.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

It's been amazing. We've been highlighted on news websites and received outside placements. The Atlantic, FOX, MSNBC, POLITICO, and The Atlantic have all cited their long-form pieces as reliable sources of information. It has resulted in organic content marketing channels growing steadily higher.

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

They receive a ten out of ten from me. They are a real partner in my eyes. Although I work with a lot of vendors, they are the only group I view as partners. Their communication style, availability, and eagerness to improve the company's performance demonstrate their strong commitment to our company's success. They care about our success and don't just finish the deliverables; they want us to succeed.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Their communication clicks. They know that I might not be able to answer them right away, but I promise to get back to them as soon as I can. They are always accessible for a chat whenever we need to. They continue to strive in the desired path. Their energy level has been exceptional, and I eagerly anticipate our weekly chats.

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

No, they're outstanding.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the FOUNDER of Renowned Recruitment Group

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

(RRG) is a boutique company dedicated to modernizing hiring procedures and standards in order to foster relationships and offer workforce solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Origin Films to accomplish?

• We needed their creative manufacturing and social media marketing to draw in new customers.

SOLUTION

How did you find Origin Films?

Referral

Why did you select Origin Films over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Referred to me

How many teammates from Origin Films were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Through strategic planning, our group creates our brand message and marketing preferences. Following that, Origin Pictures uses the information gathered to launch social media marketing campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, LinkedIn, and other sites.

They also help us by helping us create and refine the content for our campaigns and training materials based on the needs, trends, and special events of our clients. They managed our YouTube account and made a video for it in accordance with this.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They are aware of my clients' needs and can provide innovative marketing and manufacturing solutions to fulfill them. Their deep knowledge of social media marketing helps us achieve successful results.

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

Origin Films is a very well-run team with outstanding presentation and communication skills. Even though I'm not always working on the project directly, I am aware of their concerns regarding timely completion and high-quality documentation.

What was your primary form of communication with Origin Films?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

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

Origin Films stands out for its skillful concept presentation, which reassures us that we've delivered our needs to the right individuals.

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

nothing come mind