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79 of 207 animation & multimedia agencies ranked on evidence in the Q4 2026 edition.
Between them, the 207 best-ranked of these 208 animation & multimedia agencies cover creative (53), video (46), production (35) and animation (26). They also list work in York, New York, Texas and Arizona. 207 of them have written a profile you can read before you get in touch.
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Q4 2026 edition
79 of 207 animation & multimedia agencies ranked on evidence held on 12 October 2026: client reviews, vetting, awards and facts each business states on its own website, which we read and date. Nobody pays to be placed.
Positions are fixed for the quarter; the next edition is due in January 2027.

Elbowroom, written elbow/room by its founders, is a motion design studio operating out of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Matt Callac and Erick Martin started it in 2011.
Why #48 (shared): Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana · Founded 2011, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Germantown Studios produces animation from a base in the historic northwest of Philadelphia.
Why #48 (shared): Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US · In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

ImageWorks NYC is a photography studio in New York City that specialises in professional headshots.
Why #48 (shared): Based in New York City · In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Video · Production · Animation · Also in Miami
Explainer video studio producing animated, live-action and AI-assisted marketing videos for start-ups and larger companies
Why #48 (shared): Address in United States of America · Founded 2011, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Kastallis is a video and content production agency that tells brand stories on film. It works bilingually in two languages, with a third on request.
Why #48 (shared): Based in Montréal, Toronto and Miami · In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Jeffrey Rosenberg Photography is a commercial photography company in New York City.
Why #48 (shared): Based in Manhattan, New York City · In business 15+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
2Tall Animation is a small creative studio that makes custom animation, mostly for the sports world.
Why #55 (shared): Office in United States of America · Founded 2012, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
ithinkin3d is a 3D art and design studio based outside Louisville, Kentucky. It turns client ideas and designs into three-dimensional models, renderings and animations.
Why #55 (shared): Based in near Louisville, Kentucky · Founded 2012, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Creative · Advertising · Medical · Also in Mansfield and Dallas
Daniel Motta Photography, Inc. is the studio of Daniel Motta, a professional photographer based in Dallas–Fort Worth who has worked there since 2012.
Why #55 (shared): Based in Dallas, Texas · Founded 2012, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Blackbox Visual is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin studio that creates animation and design for brands, agencies and individual clients.
Why #55 (shared): Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Founded 2012, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Web Design · Creative · Advertising · Also in Ludlow and Ohio
Catapult Creative is a branding, website development and digital marketing agency in Dayton, Ohio, working since 2013.
Why #59 (shared): Based in Dayton, Ohio · Founded 2013, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Dawn Bowery Photography specialises in portraits for business use, photographing clients across Los Angeles.
Why #59 (shared): Based in Los Angeles, United States · In business 13+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Bottomline Studio is a 3D rendering company in New York that works for clients across the USA and beyond.
Why #59 (shared): Based in New York · Founded 2013, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Business Services · Creative · Video · Also in Republic
Its On Media is a software development agency headquartered in Fresno, California.
Why #62 (shared): Based in Fresno, California · Founded 2014, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Creative · Video · Production · Also in New Orleans
CounterTake is a video production company with its own post-production facility, working from New Orleans and Atlanta.
Why #62 (shared): Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a presence in Atlanta · Founded 2014, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Eat Rice Studio is a small animation studio near Detroit, Michigan, led by freelance character animator and storyboard artist Mel McCann.
Why #64 (shared): Based in near Detroit, Michigan · Founded 2016, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Alex Kendall Photography is a St. Louis, Missouri photography business led by Alex Kendall, focused on portraits and commercial work for companies and professionals.
Why #64 (shared): Based in St. Louis, Missouri · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Kobe Levi Headshot Photography is a studio run by Kobe Levi, a Los Angeles photographer with more than ten years of experience.
Why #64 (shared): Based in Los Angeles, California · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Advertising · Also in Houston, Tx and Houston
Brian Vogel Photography is a commercial and advertising photography studio in Houston, Texas, led by photographer Brian Vogel.
Why #64 (shared): Based in Houston, Texas, United States · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Fit Portraits Photography is a sport and fitness photography studio in St Louis, Missouri.
Why #64 (shared): Based in St Louis, Missouri · Founded 2016, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Web Development · Creative · Video · Also in San Diego
Digit Design Studios is a creative design agency serving businesses and individuals across the United States.
Why #64 (shared): Based in United States · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 29 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Afotography is a commercial photography studio in Portland, Oregon, run by photographer Andrew Fedchenko.
Why #64 (shared): Based in Portland, Oregon, USA · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 28 Sept 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
Jason Ranalli Headshots is a photography practice serving the greater Philadelphia area.
Why #64 (shared): Based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · In business 10+ years, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.

Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transport · Arts, Entertainment & Music · Hospitality & Leisure · Also in Philadelphia
Evolve Blue is a technology and IT staffing company founded in 2016. It runs two lines of business: technology delivery and technical staffing.
Why #64 (shared): Address in United States of America · Founded 2016, as stated on its own website, read 5 Oct 2026
Not yet on record: client reviews, vetting.
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