it takes two.
GREAT WORK
STARTS WITH THE RIGHT PARTNER.
We've spent 20 years figuring out what makes a project succeed or fall flat. It's rarely the budget. It's almost always the relationship. If you're looking for a real creative partner, one who brings expertise, pushes back when it matters, and stays accountable all the way through, you're in the right place.
IT'S THE PEOPLE, NOT THE GEAR.
WHO WE WORK
BEST WITH
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're making social content that's useful for a day and nobody cares after that, the cheapie-quickie approach might be fine.
If, on the other hand, you need to create videos that really represent who you are or your message, then having a partner who takes the time to know your story and get it right is what matters most. When the client and the studio are aligned, the work is better. That's where Big Teeth shines (like the pearly whites we're named for).
We've been lucky to work with a lot of great people that actually get it. Like nonprofits fighting the good fight, 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 who 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.
A REAL PARTNEr, NOT A FACELESS VENDOR
Being kept in the loop and having a reliable partner matters more than it sounds. 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.
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, motion graphic design, and audio production. Because nailing it at a few things beats trying to do everything half-rear-ended.
MADE BY HUMANS, FOR HUMANS
In a world of AI-generated everything, we still believe in the power of real people creating real connections. 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.
20 years of the good stuff.
what we
bring to
the table
VIDEO is AN INVESTMENT, NOT AN EXPENSE
You're not looking for the cheapest option, you're looking for the right one.
have clear goals
Know what success looks like beyond "make it look cool."
understand timelines
Six to eight weeks creates better results than two weeks. That's not a preference, it's just true.
trust us to do what we do
You hired us for our expertise. Letting us (nay insisting we) use it will get you a much better finished product.
collabs are all the rage.
let's agree
to agree.
The best work happens when we're on the same page. Here's a few verses from the page we hope to be on.
don't take our word for it.
"they made us look like heroes to our client."
james o'connor
o'connor design
Judge Us By the Company We Keep
