Business Details
8 Years
experience
Content designed to tell stories & make sales
Shutter Sauce is a Seattle-based video production company dedicated to creating strategic, story-driven content that elevates brands and drives business growth. Founded in 2018 by Farid Askerov, a former CPA with deep expertise in business processes, the company combines marketing strategy with cinematic storytelling to deliver high-impact video assets. Our approach prioritizes quality over quantity, focusing on creating emotionally engaging narratives that resonate with audiences and solve business challenges. We specialize in brand story videos, social media content, nonprofit storytelling, and educational videos, serving clients across industries including healthcare, education, and technology. With a commitment to transparency and client collaboration, we work closely with businesses to understand their unique needs, ensuring every project aligns with their sales funnel and brand identity. Our team of professionals partners with industry-leading cinematographers and editors to produce polished, professional content at a fraction of traditional agency costs. Recognized for our work with nonprofits, educational institutions, and local businesses, we pride ourselves on long-term client relationships and measurable results. Our services are designed to streamline marketing efforts, from pre-production planning to post-production optimization for web and mobile platforms. By focusing on strategic storytelling, we help clients increase conversions, build brand authority, and connect meaningfully with their target audiences.
Services
Brand Story Videos
Social Media Content
Testimonial Videos
Nonprofit Storytelling
Event Coverage
Education Videos
Marketing Strategy
Video Optimization
Client Collaboration
Custom Packages
Served areas
- Seattle
- Washington
- Oregon
Details
- Year established: 2018
- Employees: 8
Highlights and features
- We combine marketing strategy with cinematic storytelling for business growth
- Our team works intimately with clients to understand sales funnels and brand identity
- We deliver professional production quality at a fraction of traditional agency costs
- Our strategic approach has helped clients achieve up to 80% conversion rate improvements
- We specialize in creating video assets that solve specific business challenges
Payment methods
- Checks, Debit cards, Credit cards, Bank transfers
What people say
Unbelievably professional
Super easy process
Incredible storytelling
Quality video services
Super fast turnaround
Services
Brand Story Videos
Our brand story videos capture the essence of your business through emotionally engaging narratives. We work closely with clients to distill their core values and unique selling propositions into 2-3 minute cinematic pieces. These videos help establish credibility, build emotional connections with audiences, and serve as versatile marketing assets across multiple platforms.
Social Media Videos
We create dynamic short-form content optimized for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Our team produces visually striking videos that increase engagement and drive conversions. Each piece is strategically designed to align with your brand voice while leveraging platform-specific best practices for maximum reach and impact.
Nonprofit Video Production
Our nonprofit video services focus on mission-driven storytelling that inspires donors and mobilizes communities. We specialize in creating fundraising videos, impact reports, and advocacy content that highlight organizational achievements while connecting emotionally with target audiences to drive support and engagement.
Event Coverage
We document key moments at conferences, galas, and corporate events through professional multi-camera coverage. Our services include highlight reels, speaker recordings, and promotional content that preserves event energy while providing valuable marketing material for future promotions and stakeholder communications.
Education Videos
We produce instructional and promotional videos for schools, training programs, and educational institutions. Our content explains complex concepts through visual storytelling, supports recruitment efforts, and enhances learning experiences through professionally crafted video materials tailored to specific educational objectives.
People
Farid Askerov
Founder
Former CPA who transitioned to entrepreneurship, combining business strategy with video production to create impactful marketing assets for clients across multiple industries.
Questions
What types of video production services do you offer?
We specialize in brand storytelling, social media content, nonprofit videos, event coverage, and educational content tailored to your specific marketing goals.
Do you serve clients outside Seattle?
Yes, we offer services throughout the Pacific Northwest and provide travel packages for national and international projects.
How long does the video production process take?
Most projects take about 4 weeks from start to finish, with faster turnaround times for ongoing clients and multi-video campaigns.
Can you help with video strategy planning?
Yes, we begin every project by understanding your business goals to recommend the most effective video solutions for your specific needs.
What makes your company different from other video producers?
We combine marketing strategy with cinematic storytelling, focusing on business growth through emotionally engaging content that drives measurable results.
Videos
Reviews (10)
Kevin Hays
Mar 07, 2023
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Amazing quality product. Very professional. Farid is great at helping you tell your story and helps you feel comfortable with the process. Would recommend to all!
Justin Neal
Feb 21, 2023
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I had the pleasure of editing with Farid for 3 years and I couldn't recommend him more. His professionalism, content quality, and interpersonal relationships are all top notch. Highly recommended to anyone looking for great videos!
Jacki Wolfe
Feb 19, 2023
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Farid and Shutter Sauce did an incredible job with two videos for my business. The impact video has as part of a marketing plan can't be underestimated. Farid made the process so organized and everything was completed on time with deadlines we set in the beginning of the project. I felt supported with getting comfortable on camera and staying organized with content. Farid is a real pro!
Steve Theodore Steve'S. Specialty Cars
Feb 12, 2023
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Farid and his team at Shutter Sauce are the best in the business! From their initial interview to properly understanding your business and goals to the process of creating the content that will power your video based greeting card, Farid never stops empowering you to get the most authentic version of your own truth out to the world. The end result that Farid and his team deliver to you is always something to be exceptionally proud of, and you'll smile throughout the process no matter how camera shy you may be. I would strongly encourage anyone looking to get the best videography created to give Shutter Sauce a try, and I am confident you will be overjoyed with what they can deliver for you.
Efrem Fesaha
Feb 06, 2023
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The services at Shutter Sauce are top notch - it begins with the person behind the camera Farid and Team who are willing to hear your desired goal and then help to bring it to life. Professionalism, quality, creativity and timeliness are key aspects one can expect working with Shutter Sauce. I highly recommend their services.
Kristopher Jenkins
Feb 06, 2023
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We've been looking for an impactful way to tell our story. Post-COVID-shutdown, our business embraced video to help us reach our customers. So, it was obvious that our message needed to be delivered using that medium. I'm grateful to have found Farid and Shutter Sauce. He led us through the entire process, stayed connected with us throughout, and went above and beyond expectations to deliver several excellent "video business cards" to help us grow our business. Farid was invested in us and the success of our business. This project has become a beacon of light during a time of darkness. We can't wait to share it with our customers!
Sabina Yuldasheva
Feb 04, 2023
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I love the video ads that Shutter Sauce created for my products. Such a great group of people and so easy to work with. The process was so seamless start to finish and the results exceeded my expectations.
Mark Halvorson
Jan 07, 2023
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Farid is the face and talented mind behind Shutter Sauce. I've worked with Shutter Sauce on serval projects and the results have been awesome. It's a pleasure working with Farid. He is thoughtful and creative in his style to understand our objectives and executes a plan to deliver the project. Thank you, Farid, and the Shutter Sauce team.
Melissa Reaves
Nov 15, 2019
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Professional through and through! Farid really cares about the quality of work he does for his clientele.
Pamela J. Oakes
Aug 20, 2019
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Farid Askerov of Shutter Sauce is my go-to choice for exceptional, professional video services! Farid is responsive, prompt and skilled and I have received fantastic value for my business investment. I have no hesitation recommending Farid to anyone seeking superior, quality video services.