Full Service Video Production for Brands/Agencies

Skalawag Productions is a full service video production company based in Chicago. “Full Service” means we can start from scratch, or we can build on what your team has already created. We work with individual brands and advertising agencies to help strategize, create and execute video and photo content. We also offer animation & motion graphics, editing, finishing (sound mixing & color grading) in house.

Min project size
$5,000+
Hourly rate
Undisclosed
Employees
2 - 9
Locations
Chicago, IL
Year founded
Founded 2009
Languages
Timezones

Service Lines

Video Production: 80%
Corporate Photography: 20%

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Animation Focus

2D Animation: 30%
Motion Graphics: 30%
Stop Motion Animation: 30%
Green Screen Animation: 10%

Corporate Photography Subject

Food Photography: 45%
Product Photography: 25%
Environmental Photography: 10%
Social Media Photography: 10%
Sports Photography: 10%

Production Services

Directing: 15%
Filming: 15%
Casting: 10%
Post-Production Video Editing Services: 10%
Scriptwriting: 10%
Sound Effects: 10%
Storyboarding: 10%
Visual Effects: 10%
Voiceovers: 10%

Video Type

Branded Video Production: 25%
Commercial Production: 25%
Corporate Video Production: 10%
Documentary Production: 10%
Educational & Training Video Production: 10%
Explainer Video Production: 10%
Interview & Testimonial Production: 10%

Videography & Photography Specializations

Aerial & Drone Videography & Photography: 50%
Time Lapse Videography: 40%
Underwater Videography: 10%

Industries

Advertising & marketing: 10%
Business services: 10%
Consumer products & services: 10%
Education: 10%
Financial services: 10%
Food & Beverage: 10%
Hospitality & leisure: 10%
Legal Cannabis: 10%
Medical: 10%
Non-profit: 10%

Clients

Midmarket ($10M - $1B): 50%
Enterprise (>$1B): 25%
Small Business (<$10M): 25%

Video Production Corporate Photography Food Photography 2D Animation Motion Graphics Branded Video Production Commercial Production Product Photography Directing Filming Casting Corporate Video Production Post-Production Video Editing Services Scriptwriting Storyboarding

Pricing Snapshot

Min. project size $5,000+

Avg. hourly rate Undisclosed

Rating for cost 4.9 /5

What Clients Have Said

Skalawag Productions offers competitive pricing, with project costs typically ranging from $1,300 to $600,000. Clients consistently report receiving high value for their investment, citing excellent communication, timely delivery, and quality production that meets or exceeds expectations.

This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.

Most Common Project Size

$10,000 - $49,999 based on 33 reviews

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

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Skalawag Productions Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

5.0

Quality 5.0
Schedule 5.0
Cost 4.9
Willing to Refer 5.0

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Effective Communication

Clients appreciate Skalawag Productions' clear and proactive communication. They use various tools like emails, virtual meetings, and project management software to keep clients informed and involved throughout the project lifecycle.
Proficiency in Video Production

Skalawag Productions is praised for their expertise in video production, consistently delivering high-quality videos across various industries. Their work includes storytelling, animation, and post-production, which often exceeds client expectations.
Strong Project Management

Many clients commend Skalawag Productions for their excellent project management skills. They are noted for being organized, communicative, and timely, often delivering projects ahead of schedule and within budget.
Positive Impact on Client Business

Clients report significant positive impacts from Skalawag Productions' work, including increased engagement, sales, and brand awareness. Their videos often achieve or surpass targeted metrics, contributing to client success.
Creative and Strategic Partner

Skalawag Productions is recognized for their creativity and strategic approach, offering valuable insights and collaborating effectively to enhance project outcomes. They are seen as more than just execution partners, often contributing to the project's vision.
Areas for Improvement: Documentation

One area noted for potential improvement is the formalization of documentation processes. While communication is generally strong, more structured documentation could enhance project transparency and client understanding.

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Post-Production Video Editing Services Corporate Video Production Branded Video Production
Confidential
Feb. - Apr. 2026

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"I was impressed by Skalawag Productions' quality of work, ease of communication, and dedication to on-time delivery."

Jul 15, 2026

Director, Private Brand Development Services

Anonymous

Retail
United States
10,001+ Employees
Online Review
Verified

Skalawag Productions provided video production services for a private brand development company. The team edited and produced an hour-long market tour featuring best-in-class retailers from around the world.

The final market tour exceeded the client's expectations in terms of quality and impact. Skalawag Productions met timeline targets for deliverables. The client was impressed with the team's quality of work, ease of communication, and dedication to on-time delivery.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of a company that provides end-to-end private brand development services, including strategy, product development, quality assurance, and branding. We help retailers and manufacturers enhance brand presence and drive sales.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed help taking an existing deliverable and elevating it.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Skalawag Productions helped us deliver an hour-long market tour featuring best-in-class retailers from around the world. The team handled the editing and production.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 members of Skalawag Productions' team.

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

Someone referred Skalawag Productions to me.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from February 2026–April 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Skalawag Productions met the timeline targets for deliverables. The final market tour exceeded our expectations in terms of quality and impact.

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

They delivered on time. We primarily communicated with Skalawag Productions via email and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I was impressed by Skalawag Productions' quality of work, ease of communication, and dedication to on-time delivery.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Skalawag Productions to improve.

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
Post-Production Video Editing Services Casting Directing Filming Scriptwriting Storyboarding Commercial Production
$10,000 to $49,999
July - Nov. 2025

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Skalawag Productions was professional, communicative, and expert in their field."

Nov 19, 2025

Director of Marketing, Blue Door Agency

Aaron Lieberman

Advertising & marketing
Toronto, Ontario
11-50 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Skalawag Productions produced videos to support a marketing campaign for a PR and marketing agency's customer. The team handled casting, scripting, storyboarding, directing, shooting, and postproduction.

Skalawag Productions' videos met the expectations of the internal team and the end client. The team provided timely deliverables and communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messages throughout the engagement. Skalawag Productions' expertise was a hallmark of their performance.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the director of marketing at Blue Door, a Toronto-based agency offering public relations, digital marketing, and design services. We deliver strategic campaigns for clients across sectors like healthcare, technology, finance, and hospitality.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Skalawag Productions?

We needed to produce high-quality videos to support a marketing campaign for a client.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Skalawag Productions handled the casting, scripting, storyboarding, direction, production, shooting, post-production, and editing of digital advertisements for a campaign.

What is the team composition?

We worked with 2–5 teammates from Skalawag Productions.

How did you come to work with Skalawag Productions?

Skalawag Productions was referred to me.

How much have you invested with them?

We spent between $10,000 and $49,999 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from July to November 2025.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Our end client was very pleased with the final product. However, we don't have any quantifiable metrics since the campaign hasn't launched yet.

How did Skalawag Productions perform from a project management standpoint?

Skalawag Productions delivered on time. We communicated via virtual meetings, emails, and messaging apps.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Skalawag Productions was professional, communicative, and expert in their field.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I can't think of anything for Skalawag Productions to improve.

RATINGS

5.0

Video Production
Post-Production Video Editing Services Casting Filming Storyboarding Visual Effects Commercial Production Branded Video Production
$10,000 to $49,999
October 2024

5.0

Quality: 5.0

Schedule: 5.0

Cost: 5.0

Willing to Refer: 5.0

"Skalawag Productions addressed all needs above expectations."

Nov 5, 2024

Marketing Manager, Orca Pickleball

Charles Sadler

Retail
Chicago, Illinois
1-10 Employees
Online Review
Verified

Skalawag Productions was hired by a pickleball paddle manufacturer to produce a video. The team was responsible for developing the overall vision, casting and shooting the video, sourcing music, and editing it.

Skalawag Productions successfully delivered a video that can be used on several mediums. The team completed the project ahead of time, addressed the client's needs above expectations, and demonstrated a detail-oriented approach. They communicated through in-person meetings and virtual channels.

The client submitted this review online.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Marketing Manager of Orca Pickleball

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We produce pickleball paddles.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

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

Create a video for pickleball awareness

SOLUTION

How did you find Skalawag Productions?

Online Search

Why did you select Skalawag Productions over others?

High ratings
Close to my geographic location
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?

2-5 Employees

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

Strategy Workshop: Collaborating to develop an overall brand vision and direction for the video production. From idea generation to storyboard development.
Production: Casting and shooting video while overseeing brand vision.
Post-Production: Sourcing music as well as editing and creating special effects to create a video in multiple formats.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

Development of a video that can be used on several types of mediums.

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

Provided project ahead of time. Skalawag Productions addressed all needs above expectations.

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?

Detail oriented.

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

N/A

RATINGS

5.0

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Our Story

A fun, irreverent, kind creative team that lives and breathes video storytelling. Come and spend some time with us and you’ll realize we are kind of obsessive about our work but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. Hours get long on set and we believe in keeping people well fed and in good spirits.

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Verified Client Reviews: 42

Overall Review Rating: 5

Source: Clutch

Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Business Entity

Business Entity Name	Skalawag Productions, LLC
Source	Illinois Secretary of State
Jurisdiction of Formation	Illinois
Date of Formation	January 21, 2014
Status	Active
Last Updated	March 2, 2022
ID	04644042

Credit Report Results

International Credit Risk Assessment	Low Risk
Source	Creditsafe
Last Updated	January 1, 2022

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325 N Hoyne, C404 Chicago, IL, United States 60612

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What Clients Have Said

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Reviews

Skalawag Productions Review Insights

Overall Review Rating

Top Mentions

Review Highlights

Effective Communication

Proficiency in Video Production

Strong Project Management

Positive Impact on Client Business

Creative and Strategic Partner

Areas for Improvement: Documentation

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Video Production for Private Brand Development

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OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

SOLUTION

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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Video Production for PR & Marketing Agency

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Video Production for Pickleball Paddle Manufacturer

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