INSPIRING VIDEOS.

REAL RESULTS.

Impactful video production that motivates

Video production that drives action.

Mainspring Agency is a full-service video agency, producing video campaigns from concept to delivery.

Video is the most powerful tool for businesses to tell their story. At Mainspring, we focus on creating compelling narratives and stunning visuals, motivating your audience to take action.

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Fill in our contact form, or schedule a call with us, and let us know a little about your project

let's chat

We'll jump on an intro call and learn more about your brand, goals and video project

proposal

We get back to your with a proposal for your project, outlining the deliverables and pricing

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The fun stuff! Learning your story, writing, filming, editing and delivering your videos!

VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY

We're a video production company creating videos that make audiences feel.

From corporate video production to impact documentaries that shine a light on important issues, our videos are designed to generate emotional response in your audience.

Check out some of our the video campaigns we've produced:

The Andes video has enabled the organize to fundraiser over $4M total, including a first-time gift of $1M.
Our fundraising efforts every year are directly influenced by the success of Mainspring's videos.
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Rachel Greenman • Director of Philanthropy, One Tree Planted

The creatives at Mainspring Agency are wonderful to work with. They are always quick to respond, offer sage advice, and work with you to develop a timeline, budget, and marketing strategy.
Their pre-production meetings before shooting not only save time and help to bring the story to life, but they also save money because their projects are incredibly well-designed.
In addition to having seasoned professionals who know how to develop and implement a project, they are simply fun to work with!
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Jon Cox • Professor, University of Delaware

The eight videos drove around 225,000 views and 19,000 social media interactions and earned award nominations, wins, and festival selections.
Mainspring Agency managed the project proactively and was responsive to requests. Their storytelling skills and project vision exceeded expectations.
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Julie Mulligan • Marketing Director, Ontario's Highlands Tourism

You're in good company

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Ranking in the top Canadian Production Companies.

Blending creativity and expertise to craft compelling videos that resonate. Our commitment to quality and innovation makes us Ottawa’s most trusted video production company for impact storytelling.

Video Production Services

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Motivating audiences to take action.

The 'mainspring' is the central element creating the action in a mechanical watch. Likewise, our videos are crafted with precision and innovation, ensuring every project springs to life with world-class creative and motivating action in your audience.

Watch our videos

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Results-driven video production company.

Our results-driven production approach focuses on achieving your goals. We blend strategic insight with creative storytelling, ensuring every video campaign not only captivates but also delivers tangible, measurable outcomes.

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VIDEO PRODUCTION FOR

LASTING IMPACT.

Still have questions? Check our FAQs

What kinds of videos do you make?

We offer a range of services including brand storytelling, corporate video production, branded content, animated explainers, documentaries, training videos, testimonial advertising and many more.

We specialize in authentic, impact storytelling, developing strong narratives and compelling visuals to make your video as powerful as possible.

View our full range of videos styles and learn about the industries we create for by checking out our portfolio.

What sets Mainspring Agency apart?

We set our video production company apart through a clear definition of our values and our approach to work. Through our environmental commitment, focus on creating value for our clients, and unparalleled customer care, we regularly develop relationships with our collaborators that last years.

We prioritize sustainable practices in our video productions, ensuring each project not only meets high creative standards but also aligns with our dedication to making a positive global impact while helping our clients grow.

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How much does a video cost?

The cost of video production varies based on your budget! How much does a house cost?

We try not to put numbers to a video, as we work with everyone from sole traders to international corporations. Our videos typically range from $8,000 to $120,000, however we do work on projects with budgets of all sizes.

It really depends on your budget and the desired production value. We work closely with our clients to understand their vision and requirements, ensuring we deliver a product that aligns with their financial and creative expectations.

The best way for us to price out a job is to understand what your budget is, but if you're not sure, book an intro call and we'll learn some more about your project and put together a proposal for you.

What is your process when creating a video or film?

Our video production processes are defined and clear no matter the project we're working on.

From the questions on our intro call, to organizing filming days, and delivering videos in your desired formats, everything is structured and follows our tried and tested formula for making world-class content.

Read more about our processes and how we work.

How long does it take to make a video?

The turnaround time can vary depending on the scope and complexity of the project. However, we strive to deliver top-quality videos in line with your timeframe and the campaigns you're running, often delivering projects within 2-6 weeks.

For specific details, please reach out and let us know more about your project.

Do you provide drone or aerial videography services?

All of our services come with basic drone operations included in the package pricing. We will use drones in any project where it makes sense as part of the creative.

We also offer advanced drone operations as an extra - this is usually based on location (e.g. in city centres) as these required additional work, licensing and one of our advanced pilots.

Get in touch and let us know about what aerial footage you need for your project.

How do you measure the success of your productions?

Ultimately, this depends on how you measure success. Our commercial clients want to drive product sales. Our government clients want to communicate important messaging to the public. Our tourism clients want to get people visiting destinations.

As we're a full-service agency, we offer end-to-end video marketing solutions. That means, we can take care of everything from creative development to campaign marketing and YouTube channel management. We follow the metrics that make the campaign successful in achieving your goals.

If you're not sure if you need us to manage your campaign, let's chat!

Q: Can we have input in the creative to make sure it stays on-brand?

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What if I just need a videographer? Do you do videography?

We absolutely offer videography services, usually charging a day rate for our videographer's time, plus expenses.

Get in touch to let us know about your videography needs.

Who owns the video?

You own the video! Upon completion of the project and full payment, the copyright on the video is transferred to the client so you can use the video however you wish until the end of time!

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Where do you operate? My project requires shoots in other places.

We are regularly on the road, travelling to capture content for our clients.

We offer video production in Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and just about anywhere in Canada you can think of.

Our team has filmed all over Canada, and regularly travel to the USA, and even as far as Peru, Kenya, India and just about anywhere you can think of.

Our vast experience with international production leaves you in safe hands for production that requires overseas filming, or for Canadian video production.

Let's chat to learn more about your project!

What is a video agency?

A video agency is a hybrid of a creative agency and a production company. We're like a video marketing agency.

Your one-stop-shop for video marketing and video production, expertly developing strategy, crafting visual content, and running campaigns. We can do it all, or if you just need help with video production, we can step in to produce the content that you're managing. Whatever you need!

Check out our work to see the impact we create with video.

How many rounds of changes or revisions to we get?

Our standard is 2 rounds of revisions. If you would like more, let us know early on so we can modify that when we send over the Agreement.

We get sign-off from our clients on most major creative decisions before we run with it, so 2 rounds of revisions is usually enough, however we allow major changes in the first round of revisions (music, style, vibe) and minor edits in the second round of revisions. Anything beyond that will be charged at our editor's hourly rate.

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