Business Details
Award-Winning Documentary & Commercial Production
Picturebox has been crafting compelling stories for global audiences for over two decades. Our expertise lies in transforming real-life narratives into powerful documentaries, commercials, and branded content that resonate emotionally with viewers. We combine technical excellence with creative vision to deliver films that highlight our clients' impact on communities and industries. With experience spanning political campaigns, healthcare institutions, and cultural events, we specialize in distilling complex stories into relatable, human-centric content. Our team of award-winning filmmakers, producers, and animators collaborates closely with clients to ensure authentic representation of their missions.From 30-second spots to feature-length documentaries, we maintain rigorous production standards while prioritizing client partnership. Our work has earned recognition at prestigious festivals and industry award programs, reflecting our commitment to storytelling excellence. We operate with transparency in our processes and pricing, ensuring clients understand how their stories are developed from concept to completion. Our Austin-based team remains dedicated to pushing creative boundaries while maintaining the integrity that has defined our work for 20 years.
Services
Documentary Production
Commercial Filmmaking
Branded Storytelling
Animation Services
Production Support
Title Sequence Design
Political Campaign Videos
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of experience in documentary filmmaking and commercial production
- Our team includes award-winning filmmakers recognized at Gotham and Emmy award programs
- We specialize in transforming complex narratives into emotionally compelling visual stories
- We provide end-to-end production services from concept development to final delivery
- Our work has been featured in prestigious platforms including HBO, PBS, and Netflix
Services
Documentary Production
We create feature-length and short-form documentaries that explore real-world stories with emotional depth and journalistic integrity. Our process involves extensive research, subject interviews, and cinematic storytelling techniques to produce content that educates and engages audiences across platforms like Netflix, HBO, and PBS.
Commercial Filmmaking
Our commercial production services combine creative storytelling with brand messaging to create memorable 30-second spots. We handle everything from concept development to final editing, with award-winning work for healthcare institutions and technology companies that balance emotional appeal with clear communication of product benefits.
Branded Storytelling
We develop narrative-driven content that aligns with brand values while maintaining authentic storytelling. Through documentary-style approaches combined with marketing strategy, we create compelling brand experiences that help organizations demonstrate their community impact and industry leadership.
Animation Services
Our animation team creates dynamic title sequences, infographics, and visual elements that enhance storytelling. We specialize in blending traditional animation with modern techniques to produce distinctive visuals for documentaries, commercials, and feature films that maintain audience engagement.
Production Support
We provide comprehensive production resources including experienced crews, equipment rental, and logistical support for filming projects. Our services cover location scouting, permitting, and coordination to ensure smooth production execution for both local projects and international shoots requiring specialized logistics.
People
Mike Nicholson
Award-Winning Filmmaker
Emmy-nominated filmmaker and graphic artist with over 20 years experience creating documentaries and title sequences for clients like IBM and Wounded Warrior Project. Recognized for work on HBO and Netflix productions.
J. Kevin Smith
Producer/Director
20-year film industry veteran with Telly Award-winning commercial production experience for major clients including Dell and Alcon. Co-producer of award-winning documentaries and feature films with extensive political campaign work.
Leyna McCord
Production Manager
Austin-based production professional with expertise in managing commercial and documentary productions. Brings organizational skills to projects ranging from feature films to political campaigns, with decade-long experience at Picturebox.
Questions
What types of video production services do you offer?
We specialize in documentary filmmaking, commercial production, branded storytelling, animation services, and complete production support for film and television projects.
How long has Picturebox been creating documentaries?
Our team has been producing award-winning documentaries for over 20 years, with notable works featured at Sundance and recognized by the Writers Guild of America.
Do you work with clients outside of Texas?
While based in Austin, we've completed projects across the United States and internationally, including documentaries filmed in multiple countries for global clients.
Can you handle both short-form and long-form content?
Yes, we have extensive experience creating content ranging from 30-second commercials to feature-length documentaries, adapting our approach to each project's needs.
How do you ensure stories remain authentic to the subject?
Our process emphasizes research, collaboration with key stakeholders, and maintaining editorial integrity while crafting narratives that resonate with target audiences.
What production resources do you have available?
We maintain premier production equipment, experienced crews, and post-production facilities in Austin, with access to international production networks for global projects.
Reviews (2)
Jim Raup
Mar 02, 2020
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Small venue. Saw several City Theatre productions here. Have no idea what it is like for the actors backstage.
Matt Haynes
May 12, 2017
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After countless hours in front of David and Madeline's cameras over the last year I've got to say that I couldn't be more impressed! They are amazingly talented and hard working!
