Dutch Picture Industry is a video production agency based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in animation, documentary, branded content, and commercials. The agency has a large international network of professionals and focuses on creating inspiring content with minimal environmental impact. Founded in 2004, it serves clients globally with a team of under 49 employees.
Dutch Picture Industry is a video production agency founded in 2004 and headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with an additional office in Setubal, Portugal. The agency focuses on creating a balance between message and entertainment, producing animation, documentary, branded content, and commercials for international audiences. It maintains a large network of experienced cinematographers and sound technicians, all with international experience.
The agency operates with a team of under 49 employees and offers a minimum budget range of $1,000 to $10,000 with an average hourly rate of $45. Dutch Picture Industry emphasizes minimal environmental impact in its productions and works with clients such as Compass Light in the USA and Global Trade Media in the UK on a regular basis.
Services include video production, video marketing, creative services, social media marketing, translation services, transcription services, and digital strategy. Areas of expertise cover audio production (post-production, podcast production), branding (design, messaging, strategy), digital marketing (content creation, copywriting), product design (digital design), social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, consulting), translation (certified, technical, website), and video production (animation, interviews, live events, scriptwriting, directing, educational videos, filming, whiteboard animation).
Dutch Picture Industry serves a wide range of industries including legal, corporate services, education, government, entertainment, design, arts, food and beverage, agriculture, and media and communications. The agency works with startups, small businesses, and medium businesses, and has a client list that includes IQPC, Natuurmonumenten, Global Trade Media, FOX Travel, Tenzing Travel, BlueO2, Mr Miles, Quadia, and Achmea International.
Google reviews give the agency a 4.3 rating from six reviews. Three clients gave five-star ratings, praising high-quality video production, storytelling, and timely delivery. One client gave a one-star rating, reporting poor quality and unprofessional communication for a simple classroom recording.
The agency's portfolio includes video production projects such as "Seaweed in healthy livestock farming," "the Good Family," "Achmea International," and "LNG Bunkering." Dutch Picture Industry has received awards including a Special Jury award at HotDocs Toronto 2018, a win at the Swiss Mountain festival in 2012, and the Mario Bello Prize. Key team members are CEO Brechtje Smidt, who directs many productions, and General Manager Milan Collin, who oversees technical and production requirements.
Services
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Translation Services
- Transcription Services
- Digital Strategy
Industries Served
Team Size
Pros
- Passionate storytelling and high engagement
- High-quality video productions with clear communication
- Large international network of experienced professionals
Cons
- One client reported poor quality and unprofessional communication for a simple classroom recording
Client Review Analysis
Most clients praise high-quality video production, storytelling, and timely delivery, though one client reported poor quality and unprofessional communication.