Video Production Cincinnati: Local Expertise, National Quality

Video production combined with the art of storytelling is what distinguishes us from our competitors. Barking Squirrel Media produces cinematic stories by harnessing the power of commercial film to connect brands with their audiences in Cincinnati, Chicago and nationwide. It is our mission to tell the stories of organizations that make a positive impact in real people’s lives, the community and the world. Our films are designed to engage hearts, change minds and inspire action for our clients. We are located in the heart of Cincinnati’s major corporations, including Kroger, Proctor and Gamble, Fifth Third Bank, GE Aerospace and Western & Southern Financial Group. Major corporations choose Barking Squirrel Media for three reasons. 1. Deeply Authentic, Emotion-Driven Video Storytelling, 2. Cinematic Quality with Boutique, Client-Focused Service, 3. Strategic, Funnel-Driven Video with Measurable Impactour

WHAT WE DO: VIDEO PRODUCTION THAT WORKS

Cinematic Storytelling That Connects

We create emotionally powerful brand films, corporate videos, and nonprofit stories that go beyond “show and tell.” Our work captures the heart of your mission and connects with audiences on a human level—turning viewers into loyal customers, advocates, or supporters.

Strategic Video Production Aligned With Your Goals

Every project starts with our Discovery Process, where we uncover your brand story, audience, and objectives. We then design a video strategy that supports your marketing funnel—whether you’re building awareness, driving sales, or strengthening loyalty.

High-End Cinematic Production

Our team uses industry-leading tools like RED V-Raptor 8K cameras, Zeiss cinema lenses, and professional lighting to deliver a polished, cinematic look. From script to screen, we maintain the highest production values to make your brand stand out.

Full-Service Video Production From Start to Finish

We handle the entire process—concept development, scriptwriting, location scouting, filming, editing, color grading, sound design, and motion graphics. You can focus on your business while we bring your story to life.

Local Expertise, National Reach

With offices in Cincinnati and Chicago, we combine the authenticity of a local partner with the resources and talent to produce for national and global audiences.

Versatility Across Industries

We work with corporations, manufacturers, healthcare organizations, nonprofits, and educational institutions—tailoring our approach to fit your industry’s voice, audience, and unique challenges.

Video Content That Works Across Platforms

Your investment in video goes further with deliverables optimized for multiple channels—websites, social media, events, paid ads, and internal communications—so you get maximum reach and ROI.

A FEW OF OUR CLIENTS

The Best Video Production Company

Barking Squirrel Media is based in Cincinnati & Chicago and has clients coast to coast, border to border and worldwide.

OUR BRAND PROMISE

We will do all in our power to find the best quality video at a price you can afford. There are endless ways to tell a story, from something very simple to a full-featured film. No matter what the budget is, we will give you several different approaches for your video project at different price points. Additionally, we will work tirelessly with you to refine the product to suit your needs and budget. When you partner with us, we guarantee a boutique experience, meticulously designed to ensure seamless communication and alignment among all involved parties. Our process is thorough and transparent, eliminating any surprises along the way. The following pages will provide detailed looks into different ways to achieve a engaging and impactful films.

Barking Squirrel Media Client Genre Deck

Barking Squirrel Media is a video production company that focuses on excellence in storytelling. With a team of experienced writers, filmmakers, and designers, we specialize in producing engaging and compelling content that captivates audiences across various platforms. We believe that a good story has the power to connect people, engage hearts and inspire change. We work tirelessly to craft narratives that are both informative and entertaining. From concept development to post-production, we pride ourselves on our attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality content that leaves a lasting impression.

Click the link below to download the Barking Squirrel Media Client Genre Deck. It will tell you who we are and the video storytelling work we have done in numerous industries and organizations. It will also demonstrate how we help our clients engage hearts, change minds and drive action.

Client Genre Deck

OUR APPROACH TO VIDEO PRODUCTION

Strategy & Discovery Process

This allows us to fully understand your business, your goals, and the needs of your target audience so that your cinematic story will engage, motivate, and inspire the viewers with your brand.

Premium Cinematic Lighting

Establishes mood, enthralls viewers, focuses attention, and invites your audience to take up residence in your story.

Script and Storyboard

Are written and designed by our most talented team of creatives so that your story accomplishes your organization’s goals.

Cinematic Music Design

Music is the heart and soul of your video. No film is great without the emotive voice of a powerful musical score that is sculpted
for your story.

Full Production Team

Barking Squirrel Media always includes a director, cinematographer, audio tech, grip, and key gaffer, and often includes casting director, makeup/wardrobe artist, set designer, and additional grips, depending on the scope of your video production.

Cutting Edge Cinematic Technology

We value the innovation that takes place in our field, which is why we work with the latest and greatest gear. Barking Squirrel Media uses RED V-Raptor 8K cinema cameras, Zeiss cinema lenses, a plethora of LED lights with high CRI ratings, and Ronin electronic gimbal stabilizers for smooth, fluid camera motion.

Measured Results

We encourage our clients to track the results of the cinematic stores and commercial cuts to determine who watched, when, where, how many times, how many shares, how much they watched so that you can see the effectiveness of the campaign.

We would love to learn more about your video storytelling needs.
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IT'S MORE THAN JUST A VIDEO
It's About Reusable Assets

IT'S MORE THAN JUST A VIDEO

Numerous Short Cuts
We design long play stores so that we can also produce multiple short social media cuts to maximize the lifespan of the films.

IT'S MORE THAN JUST A VIDEO

Powerful Internal Stories
Our team will unearth numerous internal stories among your employees as part of our discovery process that provides valuable company insight and material for additional videos in the future and brand clarity to C-Suite executives. These testimonials can be used as assets for future cinematic storytelling.

IT'S MORE THAN JUST A VIDEO

Extensive B-Roll Footage
Long play films require a great deal of B-roll to visualize the story. BSM catalogs this footage by topic to be reused for multiple social media, presentation, and future storytelling purposes.

IT'S MORE THAN JUST A VIDEO

Fresh Regular Content
The ultimate goal of a video production campaign is to create enough assets to produce regular monthly content. This not only increases social media engagement but more importantly, it changes perception and drives action.