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.

AG1 commercial featuring morning routines
AG1 Pro: Morning in the Life
Mélat Kay at a local Austin BBQ restaurant for the Delta Locals campaign
Social-First Production with Delta Airlines
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The Path Less Traveled with The Glenlivet
Hermanos Gutiérrez and Leon Bridges Elegantly Wasted Single
Memory and Mood: Hermanos Gutiérrez x Leon Bridges
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Canva Elevates Brand Voices
Thumbnail image for preview of Ad Age website link
Revelator is an Ad Age “Editor’s Pick”
a woman smiling on a sunny day
The Trip to 11 Million Views
Janet Hsieh standing in front of a giant toy monkey
Creating a Travel Series for Capital One
Behind-the-Scenes with Devendra Banhart’s “Twin”
Revelator and We Are Social crew members stand in front of a helicopter
Adidas Takes Flight at the Super Bowl
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
Jägermeister: 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
A woman standing in a garden of flowers holding a glove.
Revelator’s 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
Globetrotters: 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.
Pizza Hut 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 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
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”
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
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 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
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
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 student looks up and off into the distance, pondering her future in front of a pond.
Revelator Helps Texas Education Agency Educate Parents
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 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 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
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
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 still from Thank You A Lot. An older man wearing a cowboy hat looks backwards over his shoulder
Revelator’s Feature Film Premiere
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 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