A Philadelphia Video Production Company & Animation Studio
Philadelphia Video Production Company
Motifmotion is a full-service Philadelphia video production company built on a foundation in animation.
Today, our productions dynamically combine live action, animation, and mixed media into a unified visual experience.
Since 2016, we’ve partnered with healthcare systems, universities, nonprofits, and corporate teams to produce strategic video content that drives measurable results.
As a Philadelphia animation studio with expanded production capabilities, we bring motion, film, and design together to create content that is both clear and compelling.
Philadelphia Video Production Company
Motifmotion is a full-service Philadelphia video production company built on a foundation in animation. Since 2016, we’ve partnered with healthcare systems, universities, nonprofits, and corporate teams to produce strategic video content that drives measurable results.
Our projects often combine live action, animation, and mixed media into a unified visual experience. As a Philadelphia animation studio with expanded production capabilities, we bring motion, film, and design together to create content that is both clear and compelling.
At Motifmotion, we manage every project from concept to final delivery. Our integrated workflow combines animation and live action under one roof, ensuring creative consistency and operational efficiency from start to finish.
Scripting
Storyboarding
Design
Illustration
Production
Sound Design
Philadelphia Animation Studio Services
Our Philadelphia clientele ranges from universities and nonprofits, to large companies and healthcare organizations, to energy providers. They all appreciate Philadelphia’s unique energy and are bonded by their love hoagies, Gritty, and Philly sports, and ofcourse, their desire to work with a Philadelphia video production company that understands the city’s business landscape and audience expectations.
We work across many industries and specialties, including:
- Healthcare video production for hospitals, medical education. and technology.
- Corporate training video production for onboarding, team development, and internal communication
- eLearning video production for educational institutions, workforce development, and digital training
- Commercial video production for brand awareness campaigns and product promotion
We’ve designed various types of videos for them, including:
- Explainer Videos
- Educational Series
- eLearning Modules
- Liveaction Videos
- Promotional Videos
- Animated Ads
- Mini-Documentaries
- Product Demos
- Public Service Announcements
- Social Media Videos
- Mechanism of Action Videos
- Training Videos
PECO Case Study – “Self-Service Series”
The Challenge – PECO, Philadelphia’s leading electric and gas utility, needed to simplify customer navigation of its self-service platforms. Existing materials — phone support scripts and black-and-white documents — weren’t cutting through.
The Solution – PECO partnered with Motifmotion to produce an animated self-service video series. The result: clearer customer communication, reduced call center volume, and a measurably more accessible digital experience.
Philadelphia Video Production Clients
PBS Case Study – “Your Democracy”
The Challenge – WHYY wanted to address civic literacy gaps among young Americans — fitting given Philadelphia’s unique role in U.S. history. They needed an animation studio capable of making the U.S. Constitution and government accessible to middle and high school students.
The Solution – Working directly with WHYY producers, Motifmotion developed an engaging animated series that now lives on WHYY’s website, YouTube, and multiple distribution channels. The project helped WHYY earn a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award.
Why Work with A Philadelphia Video Production Company?
Proximity has its perks. If you need clear communication, fair pricing, and a team that understands your audience, working with a Philadelphia video production company that knows the local landscape makes a difference. For organizations evaluating animation studios in Philadelphia, our hybrid model ensures animation and live action integrate seamlessly.
PHMC Case Study – Online Training
The Challenge – Philadelphia-based nonprofit PHMC (Health Promotion Council) needed accessible, modular training content to educate local retail clerks on Pennsylvania and Philadelphia tobacco sales laws — including ID verification, underage sales prevention, and conflict resolution.
The Solution – Motifmotion developed short-form animated eLearning modules for the City of Philadelphia’s Tobacco Enforcement and Education Program. The modules were modular, ADA-accessible, and optimized for comprehension and knowledge retention.
Live Action and Hybrid Video Production in Philadelphia
While much of our work centers on animation and hybrid storytelling, we also support live-action video production in Philadelphia through lean, scalable filming models and expert post-production. This allows clients to avoid unnecessary production overhead while still achieving high production value.
We also specialize in eLearning and training video production featuring clear-speaking live action educators and subject-matter experts, enhanced with animation to reinforce key concepts and improve learner retention.
Live Action and Hybrid Video Production in Philadelphia
While much of our work centers on animation and hybrid storytelling, we also support live-action video production in Philadelphia through lean, scalable filming models and expert post-production. This allows clients to avoid unnecessary production overhead while still achieving high production value.
We also specialize in eLearning and training video production featuring clear-speaking live action educators and subject-matter experts, enhanced with animation to reinforce key concepts and improve learner retention.
FAQ – Philadelphia Animation Studio and Video Production
We specialize in a range of services including animation, video production, motion graphics, and post-production editing. We also deliver illustration and graphic design projects – usually, but not always related to our videos! Our team is equipped to handle projects of various sizes and complexities.
East coast based? Choosing a local(ish) studio is a no brainer for live action video production. It can also encourage better communication, a deeper understanding of the local market and audience, and more competitive pricing. True, proximity is less important for animation than it is for live video, but even here, being neighbors certainly doesn’t hurt!
We prioritize close collaboration with our clients to deeply understand your needs, objectives, and target audience. We work with you to grasp the essence of your message, the intricacies of your industry, and the competitive landscape you’re operating in. This partnership allows us to create content that not only resonates with your audience, but also stands out in your specific market.
Absolutely. While we are Philadelphia animation studio with a strong understanding of the local market, we are fully equipped and experienced in handling productions from clients nationwide and internationally. Indeed, we’ve worked with clients and artists from all over the world.
Ah, the age old question!
The blessing of animation is that it’s an extremely flexible medium. This is great for our clients in the long run, because it allows Motifmotion to deliver productions at range of different price points—adjusting production levels accordingly. That’s the good news!
On the other hand, animation’s flexibility can make providing early quotes a bit more difficult. Not to worry – we know exactly what questions to ask you. Reach out. We’ll ask a few key questions and get you a quote in no time.
First things first — no amount of technical skill can match the power of skilled storytelling. Our team members are professional storytellers, and we leverage our respective crafts (writing, illustration, animation, music and sound effects) to create multi-sensory learning experiences. Of course, we also stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in animation and video production. In the end, we combine age old motifs, with beautiful motion, creating…you guessed it, Motifmotion!
Timelines vary based on a project’s scope and complexity. Short explainer and marketing videos often take between 6 and 9 weeks to produce. However, estimates can vary based on many factors – including how established your visual style is (if at all), the production’s complexity, the length of the video, its ultimate purpose – and many more variables. We always work to meet our clients’ deadlines, and we provide detailed timelines after assessing your project’s details.
Client satisfaction is our top priority. Simply put, it drives every decision we make! We welcome feedback, and we always describe the revisions process upfront, in order to ensure the final product aligns with your vision.
Yes! Our portfolio is diverse. We’ve delivered videos across many industries and verticals. You can view some of our portfolio here, or we can provide specific examples relevant to your project upon request. We’re happy to help.
Barbara Lasic
Director of Partnerships
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out a contact form, or set up a pow-wow with Barbara, our Director of Partnerships. Reach out at Barbara@motifmotion.com or call us at (202) 455-4355.
We’ll set up an initial consultation to discuss your project in detail, understand your objectives, and outline the next steps.