Best Film Production Company Grand Rapids Near Me

Josh Reed: Positive:Professionalism,QualityI have worked with the Taproot team on multiple projects and they are truly a pleasure to work with. They are great communicators and creative thinkers that can handle video production of any size. Their collaborative process ensures a successful project time and time again.

Ashley Elo: Positive:QualityThey are a very talented crew who are professional and know just how to deliver your message. I really enjoy working with them.

Lisa Shanley: Karl and crew at Taproot took the time to listen and understand our video project goals at Paw Paw Public Schools. They were easy to work with, excellent communicators, and produced a series of videos that exceeded our goals in every way!

Craig Mungons: With challenging budgets and increased creative and executional expectations, finding worthy film production companies is becoming more and more difficult. Taproot Pictures is well-suited for any size project where you need great bang-for-the-buck. Karl and Josh do excellent work for a variety of clients and are always looking to expand their relationships. I’ve seen their work grow in depth and variety over the years and think their work is worth consideration. They’re very cost efficient in every aspect of their filmmaking. Karl and Josh are astute and creative guys with many years of solid experience who are eager to make it happen on your project. I'm a big fan of Taproot Pictures.

Susan Patrick: The team at Taproot are fantastic—very collaborative and insightful. Even though our production process began before "lock-down", we were in safe, competent hands when we were able to resume. Throughout the process they were very thorough and communicative and brought such heart to our project. We were able to produce some compelling and meaningful work that we were all very happy with. Looking forward to future collaborations with Karl, Josh and team.

Jan-Erik Hustrulid: First and Foremost, Thank you all so much for an incredible experience. The entire process, from developing the storyboard to the actual filming, was seamless, well developed and fun. The quality of the video's and content created by Taproot's are exceptional. Definitely not surprised, however, as each member of the team was a true professional. I highly recommend Taproot Pictures.

Jennifer Smith: Professional, dependable and so fun to work with. I value having this company locally right here in the heart of Grand Rapids!My future projects (local and GLOBAL) will somehow incorporate this talented group of individuals.They make you feel like “home” and folks in this day and age I’m blessed to have them on my team!

Jonathan Bell: I've hired the team at Taproot for a few different projects and have always appreciated their technical, professional, and creative skills that they bring to their filmmaking. Their approach to the craft is really impressive and you'll love working with them!

Ashley Edwards: We recently wrapped a project with Taproot for a recruitment video and a corresponding set of short videos pulled from it. They were awesome to work with! Extremely polite and professional, very detail oriented, and timely. Driving across state 3+ hours in the snow to get to the shoot they were still energetic, happy, and in good spirits when they arrived! In preparations, they were thoughtful and provided a lot of good insight about which shots would work best, where, and when. Then, during the shoot, they were quick and adaptable setting up shots and capturing moments while they saw them. And in post production, they sorted through hours and hours of footage to pull out the best moments, and accommodated changes/requests easily. I find their work to be thoughtful thoughtful, artistic, and visually stunning. I would be more than happy to work with them again, and we plan to.

Kim Moore: Taproot is such a talented group of media professionals. I love working with them because they are top-notched, efficient, creative, and they are always willing to go the extra mile. They provide high-quality professional media within budget. They are definitely one of my favorites!!

Brooks Andrus: Authentic down to earth pros who are skilled, passionate and actually listen. I can’t recommend Taproot highly enough. Ask to talk with Josh—he’s amazing to work with.

Joe Dearman: Taproot’s immersive approach to storytelling elevates brand with authenticity few studios have achieved.

Marck Kiselevach: This company is fantastic to work with. Highly professional while keeping it fun and creating high-quality productions.

Pj Jacokes: What an awesome team! Loved working with them.Can't wait to work with them again. Smart, professional, organized and damn good at what they do. Everything you'd want. Highly recommended.

Steven Glynn: The folks at Taproot are incredible to work with. They did an excellent job capturing me and telling my story. The on location shoots went smoothly and they did a great job communicating with me while the peice was in post. I love that I was able to reach the team easily with questions and input. They really made the whole process seem easy though I know it wasn't an easy task! I would highly recommend.

Blake Wisz: Taproot provided excellent services partnering with YMI to develop a quality, visually engaging, and an informative App video. The team is proactive, quick to respond, and was able to beat our needed timeline for delivery. I would recommend Taproot to anyone looking to create a video or film.

Jessica Tramontana: The team at Martin Waymire had a great experience with Taproot. They were professional, the video was high-quality and our team would absolutely recommend their crew to tackle any type of creative project.

Christopher Breneman: Incredibly talented and resourceful film makers who have shot with major brands/advertising agencies. I highly recommend Taproot !

Rachael Martemucci: Taproot Pictures has been an incredible partner to my company on multiple video projects, from concept to completion. Their entire team is knowledgeable, professional and creative. We had limited experience with video prior to working with them, and they walked us through the process, providing strategic leadership and coaching as a major value-add. I think ultimately what sets them apart, though, is their very down-to-earth personalities. So easy to work with. Culturally, they're similar to our company, humble even though they don't have to be (they're the best!). Highly recommend.

Jonathan Bregel: I've had the opportunity to work with Josh (EP and Director) at Taproot and deeply admire his work ethic and emphasis on relationships. I've also met Karl and Matthew of Taproot and they are wonderful people as well. Great team all around!

Nate Howell: I had the pleasure of working with Gorilla on a project and was impressed by their creativity and professionalism throughout the process. Their team was responsive, attentive, and truly listened to our needs and goals. The final product was very well received and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them in the future.

Mary Credelle: I have partnered with Gorilla on a few client projects and they've always impressed! Not only are they highly creative and technically savvy - they're also great project managers. In their hands, you can trust the process plan on a polished, high-quality end-product. Would recommend again and again!

Tom Wentworth: I had the pleasure of collaborating with the Gorilla team in making part of a primetime special for network television - during a tricky part of the pandemic. Not only did they deliver incredible quality, but were great partners through the process, and developed very meaningful relationships with the talent which helped tremendously towards the final product. I would work with this team anytime!

Daniel Springen: To All: I am a filmmaker by trade. I have been on hundreds of sets and have 8 films in world wide distribution. I am a DGA Director, 1st AD, and Production Manager. I am also the Executive Director of the Orlando Film Festival. I write this not for my credit but to let you know that I'm not just a family member or plant to make Gorilla look good for their marketing endeavors. I have spent 4 (endearing) weeks of my life working with this team and they are not only technically sound but are great to work with. It's difficult enough to shoot a project with all the logistical issues that come with it, let alone having to deal with a production company riddled by egos and lack of industry knowledge.. Ross and the gang are the type of people you should want to work with and or work for as they have built a reliable and ethical team of true professionals who care to be at their best when the rubber meets the road. If you need a production done correctly, call them.

Adriana Lua: The Gorilla team was outstanding to work with from beginning to end. True masters of their craft! They are highly skilled, professional and creative. Not only did the Gorilla team help bring our new brand to life in a very fast turnaround, but they truly felt like an extension of our team.

Sam Stucky: I've worked with Gorilla dozens of times over the past six years. Every interaction has been a joy! This company cares about its customers and employees alike. You can always count on the Gorilla team to be honest, articulate, and down to earth.

Quantix: Gorilla produced exceptional work in a very compressed timeline. Very professional but personal as well. Would easily recommend. Great group of folks

Chip Rabey: We started working with Gorilla near the end of 2019 and we could not be happier with their partnership. We'd originally asked their team to help us produce six commercials as well as a variety of accompanying social media videos. We also needed two versions of every asset - one for corporate use and one that our sales force of independent agents could tag with their personal contact information. Gorilla quickly set about helping us with every aspect of the project including concept and script development, location and talent scouting, project coordination, filming, editing, special effects, music and sound design and much more.As we worked with our media planning company to determine all the platforms on which our campaign would appear, we quickly realized we would need at least half a dozen versions of each video in various sizes for our campaign. Gorilla never blinked, or complained. In the end, they delivered well over 100 exceptional videos that have been very well received by both our target audience and the independent agents with whom we work. The fact that they were able to do all this while both their team and ours worked remotely for all the post-production tasks done for the project, due to the pandemic, was nothing short of a small miracle.We are now working with Gorilla on phase two of our campaign as well as a video project for one of our sponsorships and they continue to impress. If you are looking for a video production partner that is creative, professional, thorough, organized, responsive, innovative and truly invested in the success of your organization, you couldn't ask for a better partner than the team at Gorilla.

Trey Griggs: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Brandon Cordero: As an actor involved in one of their productions, I have first hand experience regarding the level of professionalism, attention to detail, and personal touch this company offers. They not only care about the task at hand, they care about the people involved. And as a customer, you want ALL of that...the VALUE will shine through in the end product.

Kendra Belk: Gorilla is an incredible production company I can't recommend enough. I had the privilege of using their services in 2020 for a video project in collaboration with the City of Walker. The team was professional, organized and responsive. Having never worked on a production project of this scale before, Gorilla took out all the guess work for me and my team. Their creative eye, orderly timelines, and constant communications ensured we were always in the loop throughout the entire process. The final product exceeded our expectations and was delivered in a timely manner. I would certainly use Gorilla again for future production needs.

Mike Saunders: Gorilla is an amazing production company that takes care to give back to the community in Grand Rapids. I have had the pleasure to work with Gorilla and set up internships for GRPS students, where the students get highly meaningful training in creative concepts and exposure to professional practices on a film set. Gorilla is also an amazing supporter of other professionals and artists in Grand Rapids. Kind, creative and professional people.

Tim Bower: I worked with the team from Gorilla on a video project for a global consumer device I was launching a few years ago. I could not have been more pleased with the process and certainly the outcome. Gorilla "heard" my ask and delivered well beyond my original vision. The two videos were exactly what I needed. I would strongly recommend working with them!

Steve Renkema: Always top notch work and an innovative team. Highly recommend!

Adrienne Young: I've worked with Gorilla on multiple brand videos, and they always go above and beyond expectations. They are an agile agency who feels like an extension of your team. They always amaze me with their capabilities- from bringing a product to life that hasn't even been manufactured yet (through CGI) or telling an emotional story. The caliber of their work is always off the charts. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for video work.

Kirsten Manthei: I had the opportunity to work with Gorilla in 2 instances:First, I included them on a sourcing exploration for New Holland’s Dragons Milk campaign. They came highly recommended from the owner and they impressed us with their storytelling and cinematography work. They understood the evolved thought process and work needed on the backend to develop a nationwide lifestyle brand launch in a “craft world”.Second, I was able to work closely with Gorilla’s creative team and a fast track project for Meijer’s holiday toys campaign, “the joy of toys”. Again, the team impressed us at Meijer with their quick and clever storytelling talent, while considering the master brand requirements of Meijer’s retailer position.Would gladly award them again with future projects and adventures!Kirsten Manthei

Brent Christy: Positive:Quality,ResponsivenessFrom top to bottom, an amazing outfit of creators who seek true collaboration and excellence.

Amy Baker: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueGorilla is a great company to work with. They helped us with commercials and from the beginning they treated us like family. Very friendly, responsive and always prepared. Our commercials turned out fantastic and we can't wait to have them make more for us.

Marcel Price (Fable The Poet): Gorilla is truly an incredible company, and are kind of the best full service videography companies we have ever worked with. Professional communication, quality work, and a really knowledgeable/creative staff.These cats are worth it, I promise!

Mike Carnevale: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,ValueWe're fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Gorilla on a video production for our web marketing. The team is great to work with, and the end result is world class.