Yes. We frequently work with pre-seed to Series A founders who need clear, effective video to communicate traction, vision, and momentum. From MVP demos to launch and fundraising videos, our process stays lean, fast, and focused on clarity.

We primarily work with early-stage and growth-stage startups, especially B2B SaaS, AI, and technical teams preparing for fundraising, product launches, or key milestones. We also collaborate with select biotech, legal, and creative organizations when the work benefits from a lean, founder-led production approach.

Yes. Our lean, director-led approach allows us to move quickly when timelines are tight. With fewer handoffs and small crews, we can often film and deliver within compressed schedules, which is especially helpful for fundraising, launches, and time-sensitive announcements.

Graydon Films operates with a lean, director-led model designed for fast-moving teams. Projects are shaped and shot by the same person, which keeps decisions fast, collaboration tight, and founders closely involved throughout the process. The result is cinematic, credible video that communicates clearly without unnecessary overhead or complexity.

Yes. We specialize in founder videos designed for DocSend, pitch emails, and fundraising landing pages. These short, high-clarity videos help founders explain their value quickly, stand out with investors, and build confidence early in the conversation.

Timelines depend on scope, but most startup projects move quickly. Many videos are planned, filmed, and delivered within a few weeks, and smaller or time-sensitive pieces can move faster. Our lean, director-led process reduces handoffs and keeps decisions moving, which is especially helpful for fundraising, launches, and deadlines tied to momentum.

We produce startup-focused videos for fundraising, product launches, and growth. Our work often includes founder videos, pitch and DocSend videos, product explainers, and narrative-driven pieces that help technical teams communicate clearly to investors, customers, and new hires.

Yes, we can help refine messaging and shape interview/scripting materials when needed. For projects that require deeper concept development, extensive scripting, or pre-production planning, that is scoped separately.

Most of our projects fall in the $5,000–$25,000 range for crewed commercial shoots, depending on scope, crew, and post-production needs - and $4,000-$10,000 for a single Videographer and basic editing. That said, we’ll always build around your goals and budget. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll help you figure out what makes sense.

Absolutely. While we’re based in the San Francisco Bay Area, we’ve worked on location across the country. We can travel or coordinate with trusted local crews in your area. If you’re not in California — we can still help. Check out some of our travel work.

Our core offering is production and post. We’re happy to collaborate with internal teams or agencies who already own messaging and strategy. If a project needs deeper development support up front, that can be added as a separate scope.

While we specialize in video production, we frequently collaborate with trusted Bay Area photographers. One of our go-to partners is Jack Simpson — we’ve worked together on numerous commercial and branding shoots, and their photography complements our work perfectly.

Yes we regularly shoot on location at offices, labs, and coworking spaces in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and beyond. Our setup is compact, discreet, and optimized for fast-moving teams. If a unique location is called for we usually use Peerspace.