Resourceful. Creative. Chaos Wranglers.
At Squirrel’s Nest Films, we believe production is equal parts resourcefulness and creativity, along with a healthy dose of chaos wrangling. As a company designed and driven by producers, we thrive on solving complex problems with smart, practical solutions.
What Makes Us Different
Producers First
While most production companies tout their stable of directors, we focus on a roster of best-in-class producers, who look at projects holistically and build production plans that are appropriate for the project, including the right independent director for the job.
We’re Experienced
We’re producers by craft, not by accident. With 15+ years of agency-side production experience, our founder understands the unique pressures agencies and clients face. We’ve been there and have experienced it all. These insights allow us to anticipate challenges before they become roadblocks and create solutions that work for everyone involved — from client to crew.
We’re Production Nerds
We live for untangling production puzzles and love finding inventive ways to achieve the “impossible.” By understanding every angle — agency, client and crew — our problem-solving is sharper, our standards are higher, and our productions run smoother.
We’re Lean & Efficient
After years of finding new and different ways to produce high-level creative work on budget, we’re pros at getting the most bang for your buck. However, we never skimp on fruit snacks.
We keep more of your budget where it belongs—on the screen, not buried in unnecessary costs.
A Few Brands We’ve Worked With
What We Offer
Commercial Production
Traditional broadcast-quality production from concept to delivery, led by seasoned producers and directors, and supported by trusted crews, nationwide. Specializing in working with independent directors with fresh, unique visions.
Remote Video Production (Nationwide)
Seamless, high-quality remote shoots across the U.S., leveraging local crews and virtual workflows, to save time and money. Specializing in event content capture.
Influencer Campaign Production Support
End-to-end or à la carte production services tailored to influencer-driven content. We support makers’ needs by helping them navigate client/agency legal matters, get releases signed, and scale their operations by providing support crews.
Production Auditing & Studio Consulting
Strategic assessments to help agencies and brands build or refine their internal production capabilities—no fluff, only what they need. As their internal needs expand for specific projects, we can provide crews/equipment as needed, giving their internal studio the ability to scale up and down as business needs change.
Specialized Producers
Uniquely qualified producers who work internally with client/agency teams to bid jobs and prep for production, before seamlessly line-producing the job once it’s awarded. A single point-person streamlines information, drives down costs, and makes for greater creative control.
Filmmaker Support & Operations
For independent producers or directors with their own clients, we offer front-end infrastructure, operations, payroll, insurance, and trusted crew support as a service — so they can focus on the creative.