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5Gear Studios is a Toronto video production agency founded in 2008. The agency specializes in TV commercials, corporate video production, live-streaming, and full-service marketing communications. It has been recognized with National Excellence of Canada awards in 2021 and 2024 and UpCity's Best of Ontario winner in 2022 and 2023.
5Gear Studios is a Toronto-based video production agency founded in 2008. The agency provides TV commercials, corporate video production, live-streaming, and full-service marketing communications. It has been recognized with National Excellence of Canada awards in 2021 and 2024 and was named UpCity's Best of Ontario winner in 2022 and 2023.
The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and maintains a minimum project budget of $1,000 to $10,000 with an average hourly rate of $175. Services include video production, creative services, audio production, and video marketing. Within video production, the agency offers 2D animation, animation production, branded video, commercials, interviews/testimonials, social media videos, video editing, and video filming.
5Gear Studios serves a range of industries including automotive, fashion, finance, health care, sports, luxury, manufacturing, and retail. The agency works with startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise or corporate clients. Notable past clients include Post Brands, Samsung, Global, Honda, KitchenAid, TD Bank, Porsche, KPMG, Philips, and Adidas.
Google reviews give the agency a 5.0 rating from 51 reviews. Clients consistently highlight the team's professionalism, responsiveness, and ability to handle unexpected challenges. One reviewer noted that the filming team followed a client to a second location after a venue power loss and continued filming without hesitation. Another client praised a 48-hour turnaround for editing 20 short clips into a cohesive video.
The agency's portfolio includes a project for Arista Homes, a video production with a budget of $20,000 to $100,000 completed over six months in 2024. The team is led by Darren Sager, President and CEO, who directs TV commercials and corporate videos. The agency has maintained long-term relationships with clients, with one reviewer describing it as a go-to video production company for nearly a decade.
Services
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Audio Production
- Video Marketing
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Responsive and professional team with clear communication throughout projects
- High-quality video production and editing with fast turnaround times
- Ability to adapt to unexpected challenges, such as venue power loss, without compromising delivery
- Long-term client relationships spanning nearly a decade, indicating consistent reliability
Client Review Analysis
Google reviews highlight the team's professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality output. Clients appreciate the smooth booking process, ability to adapt to challenges, and fast turnaround times. The agency is described as a go-to partner for video production needs.