What’s The Distillery?

The Distillery is known for creating enterprise-quality marketing content. Established in 2011, we’re based in Santa Cruz, CA - just south of Silicon Valley.

What style of video do we need?

If you’re looking to emotionally connect with a broad audience or build trust with investors, a Brand Story is a powerful way to share your company’s vision - where you’ve been and where you’re going. If you’re introducing a new product to the market, an upbeat Product Sizzle is for you. And if your product is software and your buyers are CTO-types, it’s beneficial to dig into the details and explain key features with an animated Explainer Video.

Who will we be working with?

Jono Schaferkotter (Creative Director) is a visual artist and After Effects magician. His background is in classical art - oil painting, sculpture, and printmaking. With a perspective from outside the traditional video ecosystem, Jono offers a fresh take to every project.
Vanessa Tomasello (Producer) is your main point of contact. Her experience includes reading scripts for Paramount and overseeing visual effects in Australia before producing marketing content for the most exciting companies in Silicon Valley. Behind the scenes, our team includes seasoned editors, artists, animators, and an array of talented crew members.

How long does a project take?

Projects typically take six to eight weeks from kickoff to completion. We can jam quickly, but we like to allow time for client review and iterations to ensure everyone is truly proud of the end product.

How should we measure success?

Metrics will be based on your marketing goals. However, we also care about creating an enjoyable experience! That means we’re 100% reliable, take feedback with grace, and deliver projects that exceed your expectations. We treat each video as a singular “custom furniture” piece that expresses the personality of your brand.

Can we get an extra crazy video?

Yes! We’re problem-solvers at heart, so we embrace a creative challenge. Some fun projects we’ve concocted include creating puppets for a Qualcomm campaign and breaking apart phones, laptops, and televisions for a Rambus stop-motion commercial.

Where do we start?

Reach out to Vanessa (vanessa@thedistillery.us). Tell us your end goals, and we’ll happily provide options and guidance. We look forward to it!