522 Productions

522 Productions is a video production agency founded in 2004 with a mission to eliminate cheesy videos. The agency crafts stories that capture attention and inspire action, starting every project by understanding the audience and the purpose behind the video. They immerse themselves in the client's world to ensure the story is told correctly.

The agency is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and employs under 49 people, with a full-time staff of 15 plus dozens of freelancers. The minimum project budget is $10,000 to $25,000, and hourly rates are available upon inquiry. The agency was co-founded by Chad Vossen, who serves as Chief Creative Officer, and is led by a team including Director of Operations Alisa Vossen, Senior Motionographer Ray Stanton, and Lead Video Editor Jon Harmon.

522 Productions offers a comprehensive range of services including video production, creative services, audio production, social media marketing, video marketing, and digital strategy. Their areas of expertise in video production include 2D animation, branded video, documentary, motion graphics, scriptwriting, video directing, video editing, and video filming. In audio production, they offer audio post-production, mixing and mastering, music production, and podcast production.

The agency serves a diverse set of industries: education, entertainment, government, healthcare, media and communications, software and IT services, hospitality, energy and mining, food and beverage, and HR. They work with startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise or corporate clients. Notable clients include the American Institute of Architects, WeddingWire, Wegmans, American Express, Corning, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Booz Allen Hamilton, and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Google reviews give the agency a 5.0 rating from 32 reviews. Clients consistently praise the team's professionalism, creativity, and collaborative approach. One reviewer noted that 522 Productions made filming seamless and created a calm environment even with a baby on set. Another client highlighted the agency's ability to deliver a visually pleasing and interactive video under a tight two-month deadline. A third reviewer described the team as professional, creative, and hardworking, recommending their services to any organization.

The agency's portfolio includes video production work for organizations such as FHI 360 for the Center for Disease Control, FiscalNote, WealthEngine, EndGame, and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union. They have also received multiple awards, including a DesignRush Best Video Agency award.