Brand Collaborations:
More Than a Vendor, We’re Your Creative Strategy Partner in Chicago (and beyond).
After 20 years working with brands as a video production partner, we know that great things happen when everyone has the same ultimate goals. We approach brand collaborations not just as one-off projects, but as relationships rooted in mutual respect and a shared vision. We’re here to give you our honest feedback based on our expertise and experience, not just to cash a check (or whatever the nowadays version of a check is).
At Big Teeth, we approach collaborations as relationships rooted in mutual respect and a shared vision. We’re here to give you our honest feedback based on two decades of trial and error—not just to cash a check. Whether you are a brand looking for corporate video services, a nonprofit hoping to tell your story through eye-opening animation, or a fellow creative looking for support in making your vision a reality, we are always looking for the right partners to tell meaningful stories together.
Who We Work Best With (aka Vibe Check)
We’re at a point in the world of creating and producing videos where a lot of people want something super cheap and done tomorrow. If you are making social content that's useful for a day and no one cares after that, then the cheapie-quickie approach might be fine.
If, on the other hand, you need to create videos that really represent who you are, or what your message is, then having a partner who takes the time to know what you’re about and how to present that to your audience is what matters most. That’s where Big Teeth most shines as a production partner. Believing in your message and agreeing on the vision is what leads to work that gets noticed and makes a difference to its audience.
We've been lucky to work with organizations that get it – from nonprofits fighting the good fight to brands with stories to tell or products to sell. Sesame Street, PLZ Corp, the Museum of Science + Industry Chicago, Planned Parenthood, University of Illinois and plenty of others all understand that authentic storytelling beats corporate-speak every time.
What they all had in common wasn't their size or budget. It was their willingness to collaborate, to actually want our expertise, and to prioritize their audience over their ego.
What We Bring to the Table
We're a WBENC-certified, women-owned video production studio that's been serving Chicago and beyond for 20 years. But here's what that means for you:
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You get real partnership, not a faceless vendor. It may not sound so important, but being kept in the loop and having a reliable partner is huge. We manage the moving pieces so you don't have to. And yeah, we'll tell you if we think you're headed in the wrong direction – respectfully, but honestly. We’re here to make less work for you, not more.
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You get our expertise, not just our services. We think beyond the current project to what you're trying to build long-term. We don't try to be everything to everyone, and instead focus on what we can knock out of the park: visual storytelling, animation and motion graphic design, and audio production services. Because nailing it at a few things beats trying to do everything half-rear-ended.
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You get humans making work for humans. In a world of AI-generated everything, we still believe in the power of real people creating real connections. Our work is made by humans, for humans, and you can tell the difference. The only way your animated character will have a sixth finger, or disjointed knees, is when they’re actually meant to be there.
Opportunities for Partnership
We believe collaboration is a two-way street and we’re always open to working with partners that align with our values. From branded videos and nonprofit storytelling to sponsored creative campaigns during our film festivals, we’re ready to get started creating something great together.
Some of our most successful partnerships have been:
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Nonprofit storytelling that amplifies the mission, or raises the cash, with authentic voices and minimal schmaltz.
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Educational animated explainers that deliver important information memorably (as well as watchably).
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Creative sponsorships through our various film festivals.
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Documentary films that explore a plethora of interesting topics.
Want to see some examples of what we can do for you?
Your dedication, hard work, and teamwork were instrumental in making our videos come to life. It's truly inspiring to witness and work with such a talented and dedicated group of individuals...Looking forward to future collaborations and continued success together!
Adam Chhab
Head of Video Production, Equitable
