Business Details
22 Years
experience
Award-Winning Video Production Services in Des Moines
Luminary Creative is a distinguished production company dedicated to crafting visually compelling narratives that resonate with audiences. With a legacy of excellence spanning over two decades, we specialize in transforming ideas into cinematic experiences through meticulous pre-production planning, dynamic on-set execution, and innovative post-production techniques. Our team of award-winning professionals brings a wealth of expertise in commercial filmmaking, documentary production, and music video creation, having earned 19 regional EMMY Awards and 52 TELLY Awards for creative excellence. We pride ourselves on our ability to collaborate with clients across diverse industries, delivering high-quality content tailored to their unique storytelling needs. From concept development to final delivery, our commitment to artistic integrity and technical precision ensures that every project achieves its full potential. Our international reach and deep roots in Des Moines, Iowa, position us as a trusted partner for brands seeking to captivate global audiences through the power of visual media.
Services
Creative concepting
Script writing
Storyboarding
Location scouting
VFX/Animation
Color grading
Video editing
Soundtracking
Voice overs
Casting management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We have won 19 regional EMMY Awards for cinematic excellence
- Our team brings 21 years of professional production experience
- We offer full-service production from concept to completion
- Our work spans international markets and diverse industries
- We maintain creative ownership from pre-production to delivery
Services
Creative concepting
Our creative concepting process transforms raw ideas into compelling visual narratives. We collaborate with clients to develop storyboards, treatment documents, and production strategies that align with brand messaging and audience engagement goals. This foundational work ensures every project maintains creative coherence from inception to delivery.
VFX/Animation
We create cutting-edge visual effects and 2D/3D animation to enhance storytelling. Our post-production team specializes in compositing, motion graphics, and CGI integration that meets broadcast and theatrical standards. This service elevates projects with professional-grade digital enhancements that captivate modern audiences.
Documentary production
Our documentary production services capture authentic stories through expert cinematography and narrative structuring. With experience in both short-form and feature-length documentaries, we employ journalistic integrity combined with cinematic techniques to create impactful, award-winning non-fiction content.
Commercial filmmaking
We produce high-impact commercial content for broadcast and digital platforms. Our approach combines market research with creative execution to develop advertisements that achieve measurable brand awareness and consumer engagement outcomes for regional and national clients.
Music video creation
Our music video production integrates artistic vision with technical precision. We collaborate with artists to create visually striking content that enhances musical narratives, featuring innovative cinematography, lighting design, and post-production effects tailored to contemporary music industry standards.
People
Jacob Moyer
Director
Jacob Moyer is an award-winning director with expertise in cinematic storytelling. He has led production teams to create content that has earned multiple EMMY and TELLY Awards, specializing in emotional narrative development and visual composition.
Questions
What types of video production services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive services including commercials, documentaries, music videos, brand films, VFX/animation, and post-production editing.
How experienced is your production team?
Our team has 21 years of industry experience and has earned 19 regional EMMY Awards for technical and creative excellence.
Can you work with international clients?
Yes, we've produced content globally while maintaining our Des Moines, Iowa headquarters for centralized project management.
What distinguishes your post-production process?
We offer 8K/4K/HD editing, color grading, sound design, and music production to ensure polished, cinematic final products.
How do you handle project concept development?
We provide creative concepting, script writing, storyboarding, and location scouting to establish strong narrative foundations.
Reviews (2)
Jon Van Allen
Dec 25, 2019
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Amazingly talented and professional. Award winning Director/DP. Great body of work. Hire Luminary, and you will be extremely happy with your joint project.
Ericka C.
May 06, 2016
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What an amazing, talented team! All of their work is phenomenal. I had the pleasure of meeting some of their crew while they were working in Nashville filming. So much fun to be around! Good company and a unique final product.