Skalawag Productions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Owner of Taste Network

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

At Taste Network, we’re more than just event creators—we’re a full-service marketing agency with a passion for crafting memorable experiences that don’t just stick, they stun.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Skalawag Productions to accomplish?

• Photography
• Video
• Content Creation (sizzle reels)

SOLUTION

How did you find Skalawag Productions?

friends

Why did you select Skalawag Productions over others?

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

How many teammates from Skalawag Productions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Working with Skalawag Productions has been an incredibly smooth and valuable experience. Agency to agency, they just get it. Mark and the team are not only talented creatives, but they also bring a deep understanding of client experience, which is rare and appreciated. They stayed on budget, hit deadlines, and delivered consistently high-quality work.

For a major campaign we ran with a Spanish wine client, Skalawag went beyond just capturing great photo and video. They helped guide some of the strategy behind what we were shooting, how we framed the story, and how best to bring it to life for the client. That partnership directly led to more trust from our client, who ended up investing even more into photo and video for future work.

It’s an ongoing relationship, and we’re always looking for ways to bring them back in. From price to product delivery, it’s a win-win every time. We consider them an essential part of our extended creative team.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

delivered on time everytime high-quality products that made us look good

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

Skalawag Productions runs a tight ship and always responded to our needs and hit the deadlines like a champ!

What was your primary form of communication with Skalawag Productions?

Email or Messaging App

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

Good people are always easier to work with.

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

not that i can think of

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the marketing manager at Whoa Dough, a consumer products company.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed help with product photography for our new product launch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Skalawag Productions did product photography for our new product launch. We had an initial conversation where they clearly understood what we wanted and needed. They then sent us a price quote, and we negotiated a bit on the number of photos and the type of photos we wanted.

After that, we sent them our product, and they took the photos. We received around 50 photos and selected 10 for editing. The team edited those and sent them back to us in four different file formats.

What is the team composition?

Mark was our main contact. We also worked with LaRose and Monica.

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

Our founder had me set up a call with Skalawag Productions. The owners had reached out to our founder via LinkedIn. During our call, they worked with us on our budget needs and were very kind. We did a lot of research on different photography production companies, and Skalawag Productions gave us the best product we could do with our budget.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $1,300.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from September–October 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We used the photos on our packaging, and people loved it. We also used the photos on sales sheets and product launch videos. I’ve referred Skalawag Productions to different people who have complimented the packaging and the photos. Overall, I have nothing but good things to say about their work.

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

LaRose was very clear and communicative — it was all very smooth and seamless. If she didn’t understand something, she called me, and we talked about it. Everything was very clear and spelled out. We communicated via email, Google Meet, and phone calls.

What did you find most impressive about them?

The communication was amazing, and the product was great. Their turnaround time was super fast as well.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t have any constructive criticism. I would love to work with them again.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be very open and honest. They’re here to work with you and build a relationship with you. They’re really good people and just want to build relationships.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm a sales strategist at Audacy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed help with video production for large-scale advertisements we were doing in multiple states.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Skalawag Productions helped us with video filming, directing, and production for some large-scale advertisements we were doing in multiple states. We had a very complex shoot where we shot four brands in one week, working 10–12 hours daily and coordinating talent, food, and beverages for hospitality commercials.

When shooting these commercials, we tried to come up with a concept. However, we also tried to get a shot done in about 10–12 hours at each location. This way, we could get enough footage for the commercials and B-roll footage we could use throughout the year. We shot all the brands' leading food and drink items and did lifestyle, brunch, lunch, dinner, and run-and-gun shots.

There would probably be a secondary shot at each location that we needed to coordinate over the weekends when the place was full of customers. We also had to get talent releases, showcase the most popular food and drink items, and get static images for social media.

Skalawag Productions brought a level of expertise to the project. They told us how to meet with the head chef and food artist, what special lighting we needed, what time of the day we should go, which restaurants we should go to in what order, and how we could schedule everything. This way, we could get the best-looking shots and have enough inventory to maximize the shoot throughout the year.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 6–7 people from Skalawag Productions each day. Mark managed and directed the project. We also worked with two producers, Monica and LaRose. LaRose handled one of the brands, while Monica handled the other three. They split duties on the run-and-gun stuff over the weekend.

We also worked with sound and lighting professionals. Skalawag Productions brought vans with all the equipment, which took about an hour and a half to set up and take down each day. They moved things around the restaurant and taped off lights for reflections and other things that might be in the shots.

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

We found them through a Google search. We interviewed and met with five different companies before making our decision. The pre-meetings with Mark made a big difference. From the beginning, we could tell they were definitely not the cheapest option. However, their specialty in the food and beverage category made a big difference. Mark's professionalism and approach to our project made a difference.

We shot the commercials in nine different cities, but all the brands had restaurants in Chicago. Since Chicago was a good hub for us to meet, hiring a company there made sense.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent about $45,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We filmed from January 10–14, 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We're about to go live and currently going back and forth with the client, doing edits and revisions. However, Skalawag Productions' work is concluded. The team was great at pre-planning. Their expertise during the job was also excellent. There's always back and forth when things change, such as talent coming in or the on-site staff wanting to change drinks or get different shots.

The quality of their work was also excellent. Monica is an award-winning documentarian specializing in food and beverages. You could tell they knew exactly how to light the food, get cheese pulls, and showcase what we were trying to do. They did this at an elevated level.

Skalawag Productions followed up to ensure we liked the footage and asked what they could do better. They also helped us correct some of the things we saw on our side. Overall, we had no complaints on our end. We'd love to use them again.

In fact, I met with some of our regional managers about making them a permanent vendor within our company.

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

In general, Skalawag Productions took ownership of the project. They treated it like our clients were their clients. The team helped us foresee things that could go wrong, such as things we needed to inform the restaurants and management. They also helped us get the food schedule and shot list ready.

Overall, they ensured we would end up with a final product far and away better than something we would have gotten elsewhere.

The team delivered the work on time and budget and even over-delivered. On the last day, we wrapped up around 4:30 p.m. Some crew and talent were leaving, but they stayed after to help us get extra shots. We were running out of time, and they went above and beyond.

We used several communication tools, including Zoom meetings, phone calls, and emails. We had meetings before and after the shoots to see what we could do better and ensure we spent only 12 hours in each location. Overall, they did a great job.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Monica and LaRose.

What did you find most impressive about them?

One of the things I was most impressed with was Skalawag Productions' ability to manage and direct expectations. They told us what shots we could get and what we needed to take off the schedule. They also ensured all the details were buttoned up. They knew how to light the food and get the shots we wanted. Overall, Skalawag Productions saved us a lot of time and allowed us to get more for our dollar.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Some of the run-and-gun stuff was tough because it was dark at some nightclubs. However, Skalawag Productions was even really good on the postproduction side.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

You'll be in great hands with Skalawag Productions. If you hire them, your project will go smoother, and you'll have a better product overall.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the content lead of Felix Pago, a money transfer company from the US to Latin America.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We wanted to create content that resembled an American product since our product is aimed at Latinos in the US. We were looking for a company that could help us achieve this.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We worked with them on two filmings. They helped us look for permits and locations. We filmed one in the city of Chicago. Several steps had to be completed, such as editing, short film correction, VFX visual effects, audio recording, and assistants; they dedicated themselves to everything: directing, production, and postproduction, obviously.
They filmed in Little Village, a very Latin neighborhood in Chicago. It was a Brand Awareness, a consideration campaign.

What is the team composition?

We worked with several teammates, including Mark, the founder and director; Monica, the assistant director; Rose, the producer; Jacob, the cameraman; and the camera assistant. Also, one of the sound engineers was in charge, and two others were in charge of the cables and tubes. Finally, Ryan, the editor. 

How much have you invested with them?

We invested $40,000 in each project, for a total of $80,000 in both projects.

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

We found them through a referral. They have all the knowledge and know-how of what is happening in the city of Chicago, and we wanted someone with their expertise. 

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working on the first project in October 2024 and the second in November 2024. Both already ended.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

They delivered the videos to me as I requested, on time and in the correct manner. Of all our campaigns, it was the most successful. We had a goal of two million views, two million views. And in the end, there were almost ten million views. It almost implied what we had in mind. 

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

All our communication was through Slack and emails.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to give a shout-out to Mark, the company's owner.

What did you find most impressive about them?

It has been one of the companies I have most liked working with.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No. Everything is in order.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Trust Monica's direction and help. Mark is, above all, very creative, and Monica is very structured. She pushes customers a little further but in a good way. She does it to measure the times well so that everything goes according to plan. You are truly in the hands of experts, so let them work their magic.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Creative Director of MV Creative

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Marketing & Advertising

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Skalawag Productions to accomplish?

Produce a corporate video for a client in the injection molding space

SOLUTION

How did you find Skalawag Productions?

• Online Search
• Clutch Site

Why did you select Skalawag Productions over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Skalawag Productions were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

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

Local production partner to capture footage on-location at one of the client's facilities in Lockport, IL

• Full-day shoot, single location
• 1 hr location scouting walkthrough at the facility day prior to shoot with agency representative and client POC
• Multiple indoor scenes to be captured, including: 
  • 4-5x medium shots of employees in the context of their respective workspaces
    Action shots of capabilities in context
  • Materials under test (3-4x quick shots)
  • Engineers problem-solving at workstations
  • Employees in collaborative discussion with stakeholders over a WIP component or cutaway product model
  • Clean room with employees/equipment in motion from multiple angles
  • Product Shots
  • Staged lineup of 5-10 products/components across representative verticals, from big to small; simple to intricate.
  • 3-4x product detail shots over neutral backgrounds
  • Close-up of a single finished component being dropped into place as part of assembly
  • Misc. ambient facility b-roll (presses operating, people in motion)
• Target length of <1 minute for final cut

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Project came in on-budget, on-time, and was managed professionally by all resources assigned to the project. 

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

Skalawag Productions was highly responsive, transparent, and timely.

What was your primary form of communication with Skalawag Productions?

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

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

Great communication and solid resourcing. Top-notch execution that aligned with the narrative and aesthetic vision for the storyboard.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the media director for Frontera Grill.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed video production services.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Skalawag Productions did an entire video shoot for us, including preproduction, production, and postproduction. The final video, which was below a minute, will be used on social media and our new website.

Initially, we discussed our goals and what we wanted to achieve with the team. Skalawag Productions was particular about asking us what items we wanted to feature and what mood we were going for. We discussed reference material, and the team presented a list of references based on our conversation. We determined what was needed for production and chose a package.

We then had a brief conversation about how to succeed on the day of the shoot. Skalawag Productions then produced the video and had three teammates on-site. We then moved into the postproduction phase.

What is the team composition?

We were in contact with four teammates from Skalawag Productions. We worked primarily with the director and the producer, and two other team members were on-site.

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

I found Skalawag Productions through a personal referral. They sent me samples of their work, and I was impressed. I communicated with the team about the project’s scope and other questions. Skalawag Productions seemed professional and knew what they were talking about, so I felt confident hiring them.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent approximately $2,700.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together in October 2024. The engagement lasted three weeks.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

We haven't published the video yet, but the quality of Skalawag Productions' work exceeded our expectations. 

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

Skalawag Productions delivered work on time and within budget. The team communicated well with us via phone calls and emails.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I’d like to shout out LaRose. The clarity of her communication was effective and made us feel taken care of.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Skalawag Productions was clear and professional.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I just had a conversation with the director because they do a brief after each project — I struggled to find a weakness in their work.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be clear about what you want.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the VP of menu and marketing of a food and beverage company

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed photograph and video production for our food products. Our goal was to support new asset development for our new menu items. We launch new menu items every year, and we wanted a flexible and convenient partner that could help make our food look delicious and bring our new items to life.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We started with a strategy session, during which Skalawag Productions reviewed our goals and the different options we had for this project. We also reviewed our menu's items and categories and what we would need for the photo and video production to support the team. Skalawag Productions came back with a couple of options, including a combination of photos and video materials. The team aligned an ongoing plan that worked for us and supported what we needed for the shoot. 

We shot the materials in Skalawag Productions' studio. The team provided their equipment, and we provided the ingredients and food. Skalawag Productions handled the food styling and direction on set. After the shooting, Skalawag Productions delivered the raw footage and assets, and we selected the ones we wanted to edit. Skalawag Productions delivered the final assets and was responsible for visual editing. The team delivered small video snippets, and we added our final copywriting edits.

What is the team composition?

We worked with around four teammates during the photo shoot and six teammates during the video production, including Mark (Founder & Creative Director), Huge (Photo Partner), an account manager, and a food stylist. 

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

Skalawag Productions was highly recommended to us, and their office was next door to ours, which was very convenient for us.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent $20,000–$25,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We engaged Skalawag Productions between February–June 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Skalawag Productions delivered high-quality material that we use for all our marketing assets. 

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

Skalawag Productions was excellent in terms of communication and delivered work within our timeline and budget. Even more than that, one of the things that was great about working with the team was their flexibility. When our priorities changed, Skalawag Productions moved the dates to accommodate us and repurpose our budget according to our needs.

The team was willing to partner and work with us on that. We mostly communicated through email and Slack. We also had in-person and Zoom meetings.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Mark was great at bringing creative ideas to life. He came back with different ideas for the videos and was a great communicator and partner.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Skalawag Productions was scrappy and able to act and solve problems quickly. The team's flexibility was the thing that I found most helpful. The quality of the raw assets was great, too. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for the team to improve.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest providing a creative director from your team. Our team was small, and the creative direction needed to be tight. Skalawag Productions can execute well and is an excellent creative partner, but we missed someone on our side to be that creative director and support the team. 

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the VP of neighborhood strategy at Choose Chicago, our city's destination marketing organization. As an organization, we promote the city to book conventions at McCormick Place. On my side of things, I interact with neighborhood groups and ensure that they're part of our marketing efforts.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

As part of our marketing efforts, we do a lot of video production with a focus on the neighborhoods. We have a federal grant, which includes a budget to make video content. Thus, we've brought on Skalawag Productions to help us create five short documentaries.

Our goal was to move away from the traditional tourism marketing pitch of cool things to eat and fun things to do and try to tell more complicated stories. We wanted to give a platform for neighborhood stakeholders to shine, tell their stories, and talk about their communities.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Skalawag Productions has run the video production work and helped us create five short documentaries. After they were selected, we sat down with them and talked about the project. Hence, the initial part of the project was focused on the planning process. This process included discussions about the video format, the type of content to be included, the different perspectives, and the overarching themes, all of which were important to achieve our goals.

Once we planned the project, we began with the preproduction work, which included a lot of community engagement. We reached out to the partners we had as a tourism bureau across the city and got them to be included so that we could set up the needed interviews.

Skalawag Productions was helpful in organizing and taking care of all the interviews we did across the communities we wanted to feature on the videos. These communities were five neighborhoods, each with two restaurants and two cultural highlights. We also had a lot of discussions about the narrative of each neighborhood.

As we were interviewing these people, we got a lot of information from them about their communities, so we had to keep coming back to talk about the overarching narrative and see how all the information and stakeholders could be included.

After that, we began with the production work, which included shooting the footage. Skalawag Productions also organized and professionally managed the production process, which included managing the location and arranging the crew and the things they needed from start to finish. For postproduction, we had multiple rounds of edits, so I was able to provide feedback and loop in other stakeholders to provide feedback as well at the right times.

Now, the delivery process has been the final part of the project. Delivering these short documentaries has required creating videos in a lot of different formats with different frame rates and sound mixes, depending on where we want the videos to be projected. Still, Skalawag Productions has been very helpful and organized in delivering all those assets.

What is the team composition?

We've worked with about 45 people across the project, which includes Skalawag Productions' team and a lot of contract workers. From the Skalawag Productions team specifically, we've worked with Mark (Founder & Creative Director), Monica (Creative Producer & Director), and LaRose (Associate Producer & Project Manager). We've also worked with Jacob (Director of Photography & Editor), Ryan (Motion Designer & Editor), and Sydney (Motion Designer & Editor).

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

Two of my friends, one of whom is a board member of our organization, recommended them. Thus, we included them in an RFP process, in which we had about 25 applicants. Still, Skalawag Productions scored the highest and proved to be a great partner.

How much have you invested with them?

 We spent around $600,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them in July 2023, and we’re still working with them. Although there's no actual production work going on, we're going to Mexico in a couple of weeks to do a screening.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Skalawag Productions has created five beautiful episodes for us. Currently, we're running ad campaigns to promote the videos, and the content has been very positively received. I haven't gotten a negative piece of feedback about the quality of Skalawag Productions' work. Everyone says it's beautiful and has encouraged us to apply for awards.

In terms of metrics, we're aiming to achieve 100,000 views. We're currently at 20,000, but a lot of those views have to do with the ad spend. In about eight months, there will be regional Emmy Awards, so we might also win a couple of those.

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

The process has been very collaborative, so I've felt very much a part of it. Skalawag Productions came to the table ready to go, but they knew exactly how to include me so that I was an integral part of our discussions. The team was a great partner in leading and taking the reins of the entire process.

As a federally funded project in collaboration with the city of Chicago, we had a lot of goals and requirements about minority spending. Thus, Skalawag Productions was very helpful in prioritizing those goals in their contractor hiring process. The team was able to hit our target by contracting sole proprietors for the project.

Skalawag Productions also made sure that all of the local partners and neighborhood stakeholders were happy with the process and the result. There's always the fastest way to get things done and the right way to get things done. Skalawag Productions was very understanding of that and willing to alter their timelines and work late. Overall, they were great on the production side.

The team also included me in the production process, so it was wonderful to feel like I was part of the process and ensure that the product was being made as we wanted. On the postproduction side, Skalawag Productions was also very professional and easy to work with.

Currently, we're in the delivery part of the project. The team has put together a spreadsheet for me so that I can sell all the links and download all the different files. Everything has been very coordinated, and the outputs are all in one place.
The spreadsheet has been very helpful because we've been able to share the videos with our ad agency to run all the promotional campaigns.

Overall, Skalawag Productions has been very organized and helpful from top to bottom, and they've done a great job. The team has been very good, helpful, creative, and innovative. They've also stayed on time and gotten me to stay on time as well.

Involving me as a client in the process means that I'm also responsible for keeping the project on time. Still, Skalawag Productions has been very thoughtful about that and figured out how to engage me in the right way. As mentioned, budget-wise, they've been very thoughtful and creative about working with minority- and women-owned businesses.

We communicate a lot with Skalawag Productions via Zoom calls, especially because we've visited a lot of Chicago neighborhoods that are very far apart. We've also communicated via email, text messages, and Slack.

Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

Mark has been a great and wonderful creative partner. He has led the team and been very easy to work with, as he understands what we're doing even better than I do. As a client, I've come to the table with my idea, but Mark and his team make videos for a living, so they understand what is valuable, what isn't, and how to tell a story.

Mark has truly co-piloted the project and shared his vision. He has also been able to execute the project with the support of a fabulous team.

Monica has also been an amazing partner. She's very professional, fun, and a great person overall. Moreover, Jacob took beautiful shots, allowing us to get an amazing, beautiful, and even cinematic product; he did a great job.

Ryan has also done an amazing job. He understood the narrative and how the community voices worked to make magic happen. I had never been part of a production project like this before, so seeing Ryan manage the different moving parts to create something great has been something special.

Sydney, who has worked on the postproduction side, has created fabulous animations, transitions, and beautiful graphic work to create a shiny product. Overall, Skalawag Productions has been an amazing and fabulous team. They're very nice, friendly, respectful, patient, and easy to get along with.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Skalawag Productions' food videography work sets them apart. In the beginning, before I even knew anything about them or their competitors, I noticed that Skalawag Productions' food videography work was beautiful — they do that very well. I don't think another company could have gotten a result like this, so that's an outstanding skill.

In addition to that, Skalawag Productions' understanding of our vision has been impressive. They've truly connected with us and been a partner. Many other agencies simply execute the contract and check off the list every week to get the project done. However, Mark and his team care about what the client wants to achieve.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There's nothing Skalawag Productions could improve on.

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

Skalawag Productions is capable of integrating with clients in a way that gets them great outcomes. Therefore, work with them as part of your team and treat them as a co-collaborator.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of content and creative at a food brand for toddlers and babies.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed to produce a video for our new product launch.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We did an overview of our new product line with Skalawag Productions and shared basic information about our product. The team came back with creative ideas on how to execute a video commercial that was 32 seconds long. We consolidated ideas and narrowed the script. We worked with Skalawag Productions on the video's preproduction, including props, casting, and location. 

We were present on-site for the shooting day in Chicago, and Skalawag Productions was responsible for postproduction and editing. The team provided the necessary film equipment. 

What is the team composition?

We worked with around 8–10 teammates from Skalawag Productions, including a director, a producer, a creative lead, and production assistants. 

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

I had previously worked with Skalawag Productions at a different company. Initially, they reached out to our company through cold outreach and pitched a project for us.
How much have you invested with them?

We spent around $50,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked on this project from October 2023–January 2024.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The campaign is still running, so I don't have any final results to share at the moment. However, Skalawag Productions delivered a high-quality video and was able to do a big production, which was important since we're a small startup. I was satisfied with our overall engagement. 

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

Skalawag Productions was extremely organized and efficient. The team did a great job at keeping us on track and within timelines so we could meet the deadlines we set for the project. Skalawag Productions stayed within budget and communicated via video calls and Slack.
Are there any employees from the service provider's team that you would like to give a shout-out to in this review?

I want to highlight Mark (Founder & Creative Director), Monica (Creative Producer & Director), LaRose (Associate Producer & Project Manager), and Huge (Photo Partner). They were the four teammates that stood out.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Skalawag Productions' biggest strengths were efficiency and organization. 

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything Skalawag Productions could improve. 

Do you have any advice for future clients of theirs?

I suggest oversharing with Skalawag Productions because they work best when they have as much information about the project upfront as possible. The team is good at laying out different options and budgets that might fit your project. Be open and honest about your budget and share as much as you can about the project's expectations upfront — this will save you time in the long run.

UPDATED REVIEW

This review was published on May 12, 2023.

Kasey Moss
Director of Content & Creative, Serenity Kids
Consumer Products
Austin, Texas

11-50 Employees

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023

$50,000 to $199,999

Verified

Project summary
Skalawag Productions produced a video campaign for a baby formula company. The video was used to promote the company's new product launch.

Feedback summary
Skalawag Productions has gone beyond what was expected by the client. They have been exceptional in their communication and responsiveness during the project. Additionally, their superior creative work has been likened to an extension of the client's own team.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Director, Content & Creative of Serenity Kids

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Manufacturer of baby + toddler formula, pouches and puffs.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Skalawag Productions to accomplish?

• Execute video campaign for a new product launch

SOLUTION

How did you find Skalawag Productions?

Repeat Client

Why did you select Skalawag Productions over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Skalawag Productions were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

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

Video campaign to support the launch of our new product, Dairy-Free Smoothies + Protein. 

Deliverables: 

• (2) 15 SEC Awareness (Youtube, Meta - 16:9) 
• (1) 6 SEC Awareness (Youtube - 16:9) 
• (6) Xtra Format - Awareness (1:1, 9:16, 4:5) 
• (8) Xtra CTA - Consideration (16:9, 1:1, 9:16, 4:5) 
• (8) Xtra CTA - Conversion (16:9, 1:1, 9:16, 4:5)

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

• Scripting Casting Location Scouting Voiceovers Pre/Post Production Editing

What was your primary form of communication with Skalawag Productions?

Virtual Meeting

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

We came to them with an extremely tight timeline, for a large scale project with a lot of moving parts. They not only hit timelines, but the creative exceeded our expectations. They are very communicative and don't sugar coat. If we ever ran into snags during pre-production, they came to us with the problem AND a solution.

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

They truly act as an extension of our team. They not only focus on delivering high quality creative, but they want whats best for our brand and our goals.

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

None!

STAR RATINGS
Overall rating: 5

Quality: 5

Cost: 5

Schedule: 5

Willing to refer: 5