Video Production Agency · NYC + Nationwide

Branded stories told through
authentic cinematography.

Tillou Productions is a creative agency — a network of motivated directors, DPs, editors, and storytellers working across the country. We find the right collaborators for every project, then make something worth remembering.

Book a Call →View Sample Work →Meet the Network
01 — Who we are

A creative agency built around
the right collaborators.

Xander Tillou leads every project as director and DP — but Tillou Productions is more than one person. We're a vetted network of cinematographers, editors, sound designers, and motion artists assembled per-project so every story gets exactly the team it deserves.

TILLOU
PRODUCTIONSNYC · EST. 2020
🎬
Xander Tillou
Director & DP
🌐
Nationwide Coverage
NYC-based, travel anywhere
🤝
Creative Network
Vetted directors, editors & motion artists
📋
Full-Stack Production
One team, no handoffs
🏢
Agency Model
Right-sized crew, every time
📽️
Documentary DNA
Story-first, truth-driven
🎬
Xander Tillou
Director & DP
🌐
Nationwide Coverage
NYC-based, travel anywhere
🤝
Creative Network
Vetted directors, editors & motion artists
📋
Full-Stack Production
One team, no handoffs
🏢
Agency Model
Right-sized crew, every time
📽️
Documentary DNA
Story-first, truth-driven
02 — The creative network

Motivated creatives,
mapped across the country.

Every project is assembled from a vetted roster of directors, DPs, editors, sound designers, and motion artists. The right team for your story — wherever it needs to be told.

Start a Project →Join the Network
View all creatives →

The Network

GG
Grace Galletti
Brooklyn, NY
DPDirector
Film Dummy
Film Dummy
Antartica
Writer
RS
Robbie Shinder
San Diego, CA
JournalistDirector
DL
David Leon
Houston, TX
PhotographerMotion
AB
Alexander Balzano
Saco, ME
DPEditor
ML
Miles LeGrow
Boston, MA
EditorColorist
Geoffrey William Duncanson
Geoffrey William Duncanson
DPGaffer
GG
Grace Galletti
Brooklyn, NY
DPDirector
Film Dummy
Film Dummy
Antartica
Writer
RS
Robbie Shinder
San Diego, CA
JournalistDirectorProducer
DL
David Leon
Houston, TX
PhotographerMotionEditor+1
AB
Alexander Balzano
Saco, ME
DPEditorPhotographer
ML
Miles LeGrow
Boston, MA
EditorColoristPhotographer
Geoffrey William Duncanson
Geoffrey William Duncanson
DPGafferProducer+5
GG
Grace Galletti
Brooklyn, NY
DPDirector
Film Dummy
Film Dummy
Antartica
Writer
RS
Robbie Shinder
San Diego, CA
JournalistDirectorProducer
DL
David Leon
Houston, TX
PhotographerMotionEditor+1
AB
Alexander Balzano
Saco, ME
DPEditorPhotographer
ML
Miles LeGrow
Boston, MA
EditorColoristPhotographer
Geoffrey William Duncanson
Geoffrey William Duncanson
DPGafferProducer+5

Looking to hire?

Tell us about your project — we'll match you with the right team from our network and get the work started.

Start a Project →

A creative yourself?

We're always looking for motivated, talented people. Apply to join the network and get connected with real projects.

Apply to the Network →
04 — Every story has a right format

Finding the right format
is part of the storytelling.

Longform, shortform, or somewhere in between — the format shapes what the audience feels. We work with you to find the format that fits the story, not the other way around.

i.
Branded Documentary
Long-form brand stories rooted in documentary truth.
A 5–15 minute film that tells the true story behind your brand. Built around real people and real moments — not ads, but films that happen to be about you. They live on your site, screen at events, and get shared because people actually want to watch them. Long-form branded documentaries can also be adapted into commercial-length cuts from the same footage.
Long-form · Brand
ii.
Commercial
1–3 minute brand films built to make a statement.
For your website homepage, a product launch, or any moment that warrants something real — not a generic ad. We distill your brand, product, or mission into a focused, cinematic piece that holds a room and communicates who you are in under three minutes. Built to live somewhere permanent and be seen.
Commercial · Brand
vii.
Social Media Films
Short-form content built for platforms, not afterthoughts.
Shot with native formats in mind, edited for retention, and built to be part of a content strategy — not a one-off post. We think week-by-week, not video-by-video. Your audience should feel a story unfolding, not just a feed filling up.
Short-form · Social
iii.
Podcast Production
Full audio and video podcast production, start to finish.
Studio setup, multi-camera capture, post-production, and delivery in every format you need. Long-form episode, short clips, and social cuts all from the same shoot day. We build the workflow so you can focus on the conversation.
Audio + Video
vi.
Music Film
Music videos and artist visual campaigns.
We approach music film as filmmakers first — the track drives the visual language, not the other way around. From single-song videos to full artist visual campaigns, we build something that gives the music a world to live in.
Artist · Campaign
iv.
Event Film
Conferences, galas, and cultural moments — captured with precision.
We capture what actually happened — not just the official version. Our approach is documentary-style: we move through the room, find the real moments, and build something that holds up for years — not just a highlight reel.
Event · Documentary
v.
News Media Videos
Dense information, punchy delivery — built for media companies.
Video journalism for modern media. We build content around conveying complex, layered information in a format that's watchable and shareable — produced and managed by experienced video journalists. Built for outlets, networks, and digital media companies that need the real thing done right.
Journalism · Media
viii.
Settlement Video
Cinematic day-in-the-life films for legal cases.
Built specifically for legal proceedings. We work with attorneys to understand what needs to be shown, then shoot with the sensitivity and craft the subject deserves. These films are designed to humanize and persuade — and they're made with the same care we bring to everything.
Legal · Narrative
05 — Sample work

Stories we've told.

A selection across branded documentary, event film, and commercial — hover to preview, click to expand.

Vineyard Family Tennis
KEEM STUDIOS Runway Show
ZDS Art Gallery Promo
View full portfolio →
06 — The platform

Everything in one place.
Behind the login screen.

Most production companies run on email threads and shared drives. We built something better. When you work with Tillou Productions, you get a dedicated project workspace — timeline, files, invoices, and messaging in one place.

Real-time project timeline
File delivery & review
Invoicing & payment
Direct messaging
Creative crew management
AI-assisted workflows
Clients get a clear view of their project. Creatives get their briefs and portfolio tools. Everything that used to live across a dozen tabs — in one place.
Request Early Access →
tillouproductions.com/projects/meridian-brand-documentary
Tillou Productions
Client View
Client View
Timeline
Treatment
Ideas
Emails
Files
Review
Billing
Crew
BILLING →
Clients / Meridian Labs · Brand Documentary
Meridian Labs · Brand Documentary
Meridian Labs
i.
Booked
ii.
Pre-Production
iii.
Filming
iv.
Post Production
v.
Review
vi.
Delivered
Ready for Review — Client sees this
V1.4 · Meridian Labs Roughcut
Shared May 30, 2026
OPEN IN FRAME.IO ↗
Project Timeline
Ready for Review: V1.4 RoughcutAUTO
May 30
Shoot day complete — footage logged
May 31
Currently in post production
In progress
Final delivery + social cuts
Jun 14
Billing
Deposit (50%)
Paid
Balance due
$3,500
Due Jun 14
Crew Assigned
XT
Xander Tillou
Director / DP
MK
Maya Kato
Editor
Start a project

Let's find the right story
to tell together.

A 15-minute call is usually all it takes. We walk away knowing the story, the format, and a clear sense of what it'll take to make it happen. Within a few days, you'll have a full creative plan — not a proposal, a vision.

Book a Call →Start a Projectxander@tillouproductions.com