Client Stories

We approach every project with a unique creative approach that is tailored to the needs of that specific video production. Here we share some case studies and client stories that highlight the variety of our collaborative process working with commercial agencies, brands, and directly with clients.

Still from Raging Bull with a sweaty Jake LaMotta (Robert DeNiro) looking at the camera
Honoring the Harry Ransom Center’s Film Collection
A man wearing a tie walks away from on office building, carrying his work bag
Hagerty “Escape” Broadcast Campaign
A woman smiles wide, wearing a white Indian Motorcycle helmet and sunglasses
Indian Motorcycle “Scout Rogue”
Shot from below, a young man in pink stripe swim shorts stands at the edge of a diving board.
Aetna “Better Health” Broadcast Campaign
Our Stages, Our Stories
A couple sits on their couch watching TV, facing the camera with the TV offscreen. They're nestled close under a blanket, sharing a bowl of popcorn
Snap Decisions with Capital One
Center-framed by her ring light, a musician prepares to record herself playing guitar
“Power Your Next” Campaign with AMD
Artist Ana Prvacki poses in a garden in front of flowering bushes at the DeYoung Museum
Webby Award Winner
A wide shot of a woman in a blue blazer is set up for an interview with 2 lights, mic, stool, and backdrop visible in frame
Real Talk with IBM Quantum
Zeus from the Harlem Globetrotters sits center frame, pointing behind him in a empty school cafeteria
Real People, Real Stories
A mom turns toward the back of her vehicle, smiling. Her son is in the backseat. A Pizza Hut sign is visible but blurred in the background.
Contactless Pickup, Contactless Production
Two girls sit a table working on their homework. One of the girls smiles at her mother offscreen who has just put fruit on the table for them to snack on
Food Lion “Winning Formula”
A wide shot of the mise en place of food laid out for the Cotton Patch Cafe food broadcast campaign shoot
Cotton Patch Cafe T.V. Broadcast Campaign
A woman stands an ornately decorated blue, white and gold church. She is using her tablet to take photos
Revelator’s New IBM Campaign
A girl lies back on a yellow carpet, smiling big with her braces visible while a puppy licks her chin
New Smile Doctors T.V. Campaign
A computer generated image from Unreal Engine of a group of monochromatic beige colored men in a line
Unreal Engine Profiles Revelator’s Deepak Chetty
Musician Robert Ellis stands on top of a piano in the middle of the Texas desert. He wears a full white tuxedo and white hat. The piano is decorated with a cow skull, yellow flowers, a stack of books and and candlestick
The Making of “Fucking Crazy” or: How We Hauled a Piano Up a Hill in the Texas Desert
Artist Ryan Padgett sets a view up for his Trip art experience
Revelator Hosts Artist Ryan Padgett in New Studio
Onlookers watch from the banks as the SS Hangover sails away
All Aboard the S.S. Hangover
A girl claps her hands as she dances along to the Cleveland theme song for the Front International
FRONT Project Premieres at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
An illustration showing an older woman to the right of an array of signs for psychic mediums
Revelator Produces New Docu-Narrative Hybrid
The exterior of the Contemporary Austin museum in Downtown Austin
Revelator Becomes Exhibitions Sponsor of Contemporary Austin
Director Miguel Alvarez reviews the script with an actress on the set of his film Atlantic City
Miguel Alvarez Premieres Atlantic City Film
Shot from below, two of the characters from the Director's Commentary short pop their heads into frame
Jonn Herschend’s New Experimental Comedy Premieres
Netflix logo in red text on white
“Mr. Roosevelt” Premieres on Netflix
A step and repeat at Sundance with cast and crew at the Damsel premiere. L-R, producer Chris Ohlson, director David Zellner, actor Robert Pattinson, actor Mia Wasikowska
Revelator’s Chris Ohlson Premieres “Damsel” at Sundance
A close up of the rusty and bumpy outstretched hand of a statue
The Art of Wangechi Mutu
A promotional graphic for Mr. Roosevelt, with the title in large pink lettering and a cat on top of the graphic. On the left is a review from Variety reading "Riotously endearing comedy". On the bottom left the main characters' head jumps into frame. Production company logos are on the bottom right
Theatrical Premiere News and Trailer for “Mr. Roosevelt”
A man rows on the lake wearing a singlet with the Texas flag on the back. A VR camera is visible in front of him
Revelator Creates VR Pain Management Project
Musician SZA smiles at the camera, behind her is a hazy blurred purple background
Pandora “Sounds Like You” Campaign
A still of a dolly shot pulling away from a couple wearing modern clothes and ornate 18th century style wigs. Behind them is a set decorated to look like a living room with a couch and decor. A crew member walks in front of them. They're surrounded by a frame
Big Wig Broadcast Campaign
A still from Ai Wei Wei's Forever Bicycles exhibit video with the name and 2014 written in the center
Revelator Documents Ai Weiwei
A screenshot of a Variety article online. The headline reads "Noel Wells' Comedy 'Mr.Roosevelt' Gets Theatrical Release (Exclusive)"
Mr. Roosevelt Acquired for Fall Theatrical Release
A still from the Tenaris 360º video. In the center is a circular radial logo with the words "Tenaris Rig Direct" in the center.
Revelator Creates Virtual Reality for Tenaris
An overhead shot of a hand drawing an intricate pencil drawing of a leaf on aged, yellowing paper. Around is reference material, including the real leaf to the left of the drawing
Behind the Scenes of Our FÖDA Documentary
A screenshot from The Eternal. Graphic overlaid on top reads "Watch Now At: Fandor"
“The Eternal” Now on Fandor
Graphic split diagonally into two parts. The first panel is a headshot of Revelator director Deepak Chetty. The right panel is an image of the Mission Control at Johnson Space Center
Revelator’s Chetty Creates VR “NASA” Project for Washington Post
A collage of photos from the Spoon Hot Thoughts video
SPOON Music Video: Creative Approach
The exterior of the Contemporary Austin museum in Downtown Austin
Video Art Piece “Mark Lewis: Galveston” Opens at The Contemporary Austin
A man rows on the lake wearing a singlet with the Texas flag on the back. A VR camera is visible in front of him
Revelator 360/VR Reel
A graphic with a black & white headshot of Director Drew Xanthopoulos with a Tribeca Film Festival 2017 Official Selection graphic to the right
Director Q&A: Drew Xanthopoulos on The Sensitives
From a distance, the screen and stage at SXSW Awards showing Winner 2017 Louis Black "Lone Star" Award
Mr. Roosevelt Wins SXSW Audience Award and Lonestar Award
A graphic divided into three sections diagonally. A yellow triangle is at the top, the middle is a maroon psychedelic swirling pattern, the bottom is a cyan triangle. The Pandora P logo is in the middle with the words "At SXSW"
Revelator at Pandora House for SXSW 2017
A promotional poster for Mr. Roosevelt. Across the top are the names of the leads in a white handwritten font: Noël Wells, Nick Thune, Britt Lower, and Daniella Pineda. The title is below in yellow font with texture and irregularities that make it look like a handmade cutout. Below the title in the same font as the leads names is "written and directed by: Noël Wells". Behind the title are legs with a halftone texture from a newspaper printer. This is all on a green textured background.
Mr. Roosevelt SXSW First Look
A group of people sit around a conference table, working on their laptops. A woman points up and off screen
Revelator Creates Brand Films For Federated Media
Graphic split diagonally into two parts. The first panel is a headshot of Revelator partner Chris Ohlson. The second is a black background with the white SXSW logo
Revelator’s Ohlson Announced as Film Mentor for SXSW
A still from Discreet with a red graphic for the Berlinale 67
Revelator-Produced Feature “Discreet” To Premiere At Berlinale
A still from Mr. Roosevelt. The main character lies on her back, looking up to the sky with a confused/conflicted look on her face. To the right of her head is a SXSW 2017 Film Festival world premiere graphic with laurels
Noël Wells’ “Mr. Roosevelt” Premieres at SXSW
A student looks up and off into the distance, pondering her future in front of a pond.
Revelator Helps Texas Education Agency Educate Parents
Basketball player Danny Green smiles at the camera during an interview
Texas Education Agency Video Series
Bloody Marys on a table with EAST pamphlets and books. In the background is a blurry East Austin Studio Tour sign
Revelator Takes Part in East Austin Studio Tour
A father helps his young son ride a bike on a sunny day. He holds onto the handlebars, smiling at his helmeted son
Revelator Continues the Story with Thermo Fisher
A still from Bioware with "The Bioware Story" written in text overtop
Revelator Helps Complex Explore BioWare
A hand holds a phone up to capture the set of the Today show blurred behind the hand
How Brands Utilize the Periscope Broadcast
An image of Mars with a blurred space ship flying past, with "Mars An Interactive Journey" written across the planet
Revelator’s Chetty launches VR “Mars” for Washington Post
A woman in business casual wear smiles at the camera
Revelator Creates IBM "Cognos Analytics" Promo
A man sits at a desk with his laptop, surrounded by logos of various websites, products, and services. He's talking emphatically to another man, standing
Revelator Makes "Social History" with Spredfast
A camera slate for the Traveller Denim shoot held in front of a man in his workshop
Revelator Creates Profile of Traveller Denim
A woman holds a drone, talking to camera, standing in the middle of a modern well-decorated open floor plan office
Revelator’s New IBM Campaign
A portrait of director Deepak Chetty in front of palm fronds
Revelator’s Deepak Chetty Creates VR Doc for Washington Post
A graphic divided into two sections diagonally. One the left, a bagel sandwich loaded with avocado, alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, and cream cheese. On the right 3 tacos with meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and guac
South-by-South-Wich: A Guide to the Best Sandwiches in Austin
2 men stand backs to camera, looking at a futuristic cityscape
Revelator’s Deepak Chetty Wins Advanced Imaging 3D Award
Aidy Bryant from SNL in character during a Weekend Update segment
That Time I Was (Kinda) on Saturday Night Live
A graphic with a headshot of Chris Ohlson to the left and "SXSW Music Film Interactive March 11-20 Austin, TX" written on the right
Revelator’s Ohlson Announced as SXSW 2016 Film Mentor
Drag queen Bianca Del Rio makes a shushing motion directly to camera
Revelator Produces Vimeo’s First On-Demand Comedy Special
A still from a VR experience of Barton Springs. POV of a person standing on the diving board looking at the pavilion
Revelator Branches Out Into Virtual Reality
The Austin skyline from the lake with the words "Mobile saturday" arching across
Case Study: Urban Airship Videos at SXSW
An empty movie theater
Ladies and Movies
A still taken from the movie Ain't Them Bodies Saints. Casey Affleck is in character as Bob Muldoon next to Rooney Mara as Ruth Guthrie. They hold hands and nuzzle in close as they are being apprehended by police.
Interview with Casting Director Vicky Boone
An isolated press-on nail with a hand drawn dragon cartoon
Nails Ya’ll Returns to Revelator’s E.A.S.T. Party
Graphic split diagonally into two parts. The first panel is a headshot of Revelator director Deepak Chetty. The right is a CG image of a white armored futuristic man
Revelator Adds New Director/VFX Specialist Deepak Chetty
A graphic of a finger touching a round Snapchat icon
How Brands Use Snapchat
Austin Parks and Recreation logo
My Time Making Films with Kids: Camacho Activity Center
Director Drew Xanthopoulos behind a camera with a long lens on a tripod
Fundraising in the Current Indie Documentary Landscape
Graphic split diagonally into two parts. The first panel is a headshot of Revelator producer Alex Bronner. The second panel is an architectural drawing
From Urban Planning to Film Production
Graphic divided into two sections diagonally. On the left is a still of Princess Leia from Star Wars. On the right is a headshot of Hannah Murphy
That Time I Was on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Crew watches from the monitor on set
Case Study: Creating a “Day in the Life” for IBM
A graphic divided into two. Left side is Revelator's Chris Ohlson. Right side is an ifp logo
Ohlson Leads IFP Narrative Filmmaker Labs
Rinko Kikuchi in character as Kumiko, wearing a red hooded jacket and ornately patterned poncho
Successful Theatrical Run for Kumiko
Rinko Kikuchi in character as Kumiko from Kumiko the Treasure Hunter. She wears a big red jacket and looks off into the distance
Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter Receives Praise from Austin Chronicle
An illustrated poster for Kumiko the Treasure Hunter
More Great Press for Kumiko
A young man is outside, looking into the distance
Revelator’s Jazmin Diaz Premieres Film at SXSW
SXSW's multicolored logo with Music Film and Interactive
Revelator’s Ohlson Joins "Meet the Insiders" at SXSW 2015
Chris Ohlson on stage accepting an award at the Independent Spirit Awards
Revelator’s Chris Ohlson Wins Film Independent Spirit Award
A screenshot of the Austin Chronicle website showing Chris Ohlson's feature interview
Revelator’s Chris Ohlson Profiled in Austin Chronicle
30th Film Independent Spirit Awards logo
CBS Talks Up Ohlson’s Spirit Award Nomination
Headshot of Revelator's Chris Ohlson in front of a palm frond
Revelator’s Ohlson Nominated for Film Independent Spirit Award
Graphic divided into two sections diagonally. On the left is a headshot of nail artist Meghann Rosales, on the right is text reading "Meet the Filmmaker: EAST Studio Tour Q&A with Nails Ya'll's Meghann Rosales"
"Meet the Nail Artist" BONUS ROUND! Q&A: Meghann Rosales of Nails Ya’ll
Graphic divided into two sections diagonally. On the left is a headshot of director Bryan Poyser, on the right is text reading "Meet the Filmmaker: EAST Studio Tour Q&A with Director Bryan Poyser"
"Meet the Filmmakers" Q&A: Director Bryan Poyser
A graphic divided into 4 sections, featuring headshots of 4 filmmakers. L-R Megan Gilbride, Paul Gordon, Jonny Mars, Bryan Poyser
Revelator Hosts "Meet the Filmmakers" at East Austin Studio Tour
A graphic divided into two. On the left is a poster for Napa Valley Film Festival, with 2 hot air balloons made of film reels. On the right is a headshot of director Matt Muir
Revelator’s Muir Participates in NVFF Artist-in-Residence Program
Graphic divided into two sections diagonally. On the left is a headshot of nail artist Meghann Rosales, on the right is text reading "Meet the Filmmaker: EAST Studio Tour Q&A with Nails Ya'll's Meghann Rosales"
"Meet the Nail Artist" Q&A: Meghann Rosales of Nails Ya’ll
Graphic divided into two sections diagonally. On the left is a headshot of director Paul Gordon, on the right is text reading "Meet the Filmmaker: EAST Studio Tour Q&A with Director Paul Gordon"
"Meet the Filmmaker" Q&A: Director Paul Gordon
Graphic divided into two sections diagonally. On the left is a headshot of producer Megan Gilbride, on the right is text reading "Meet the Filmmaker: EAST Studio Tour Q&A with Producer Megan Gilbride"
"Meet the Filmmaker" Q&A: Producer Megan Gilbride
A still from Thank You A Lot. An older man wearing a cowboy hat looks backwards over his shoulder
Revelator’s Feature Film to Premiere in Austin
Graphic from the Communicator Awards from 2014, honoring excellence in Marketing and Communications
Revelator’s HP Project Wins Communicator Award
Revelator Sponsors Canopy’s 2nd Annual Party
A still from Thank You A Lot. A man wearing an ornate western shirt and a cowboy hat stands on stage with a microphone
Austin Business Journal Loves TYAL Release
A man wearing a cowboy hat bends down. Another man looks on in the background, blurred
Revelator Keeps it Local with Thank You a Lot Post-Production
A still from Thank You A Lot. A man wearing a cowboy hat looks off into the distance
Revelator’s Feature "Thank You a Lot" Acquired by Gravitas Ventures
A still from Thank You A Lot. Two men are having a conversation on the porch. The younger one stands to the left, hands in pockets. The one to the right sits, arms crossed, wearing a cowboy hat
Austin Chronicle Praises Thank You a Lot
SXSW's multicolored logo with Music Film and Interactive
SXSW World Premiere for Revelator’s Feature Film
Revelator's Matt Muir and Chris Ohlson pose together
Sundance Film Festival: Revelator’s Chris Ohlson Premieres a Film
A screencap from the Miramax website with Chris Ohlson's bio
Miramax guest blogger from Sundance: Revelator’s Chris Ohlson