Black Moth Films is a full-service video production company based in Seattle, Washington. We make good, honest commercials, documentaries, and branded content that honors substance over style.
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Abbott Construction is a premier commercial builder, working under the STO Building Group (STOBG) umbrella to create high-end projects in Seattle and beyond. The 2025 Town Hall video tells the story of how they are using the power of the STOBG platform to accomplish their goals, and how that partnership has amplified what Abbott is able to do in the Seattle market.
Amazon’s “Until Finally” campaign consists of commercials that highlight different initiatives Amazon has created to help invest back into the local community here in Seattle. One of those initiatives is Career Choice - a program that offers paid tuition for hourly employees. This campaign featured over 30 video deliverables tailored for a variety of ad placements, which garnered millions of views across the Puget Sound region.
Amazon’s “Until Finally” campaign consists of commercials that highlight different initiatives Amazon has created to help invest back into the local community here in Seattle. One of those initiatives is their Future Engineer Scholarship - a program that awards 400 students with a $40,000 computer science scholarship. This campaign featured over 30 video deliverables tailored for a variety of ad placements, which garnered millions of views across the Puget Sound region.
The artwork that hangs on your wall isn’t just a collection of pigment, wax, or brushstrokes. It’s a living piece that has the ability to change your life. In this short documentary, Seattle-based encaustic artist Corrie LaVelle shares how her Composite Series came to be, and how it changed her life for the better.
For many filmmakers, seeing their work gain traction on platforms like IMDb can be key in taking the next step in their careers. This commercial campaign played at select movie theaters and film festivals throughout the United States, and focused on the real stories of five filmmakers who have seen success as their films have been amplified on IMDb.
Promptly is a patient experience platform that is changing the game for specialty medical practices. This brand film dives into the story behind the company - how they came to be, the problems their software can solve, and how they are disrupting the healthcare landscape for the better.
Real Residential is a boutique real estate agency in the Seattle area that believes everyone deserves honesty. Their brand film was created to showcase the thought, care, and intentionality that goes into how they do business, as they seek to provide an unparalleled experience for each of their clients.
What you can check out at Sno-Isle Libraries can take you anywhere. This YouTube spot aimed to remind Snohomish and Island county residents of the endless possibilities available to them at their local library. Beyond simply checking out books, a visit to the library can spark new ideas, new passions, and visits to new places for the entire family.
Wild Alaskan Company is a membership service that delivers wild-caught Alaskan seafood straight to their customers’ doors. We collaborated with Wild Alaskan on a run of upbeat, relatable social media ads highlighting their main value props and showcasing how Wild Alaskan sets itself apart from other subscription services.
About
In a world that’s oversaturated with brands trying anything and everything to get a sliver of your attention, our focus is simple: work with integrity, tell the truth, and connect with people on a real, human level.
From project inception through final delivery, we work with you to help uncover what makes your brand special and partner with you to make that truth come alive on screen. Our crew has decades of experience creating everything from brand films for scrappy startups to commercials for the world’s largest companies. Whatever you’re dreaming up for your next project, we’d love to come alongside you and create something that’s exactly you, together. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just good, honest storytelling that stands out.
Core Values
The best work happens when everyone at the table is committed to being in service of the story at hand. That means leaving ego at the door. Our job is to do the right thing for you and your story—not beef up our showreel.
Being creative for creativity’s sake is putting the cart before the horse, and puts your message at risk of losing its shine. We prioritize clarity first, paving the way for making better creative decisions that serve a true purpose: enhancing the main idea of your story and connecting with your audience on a deeper level.
Trends will always come and go, and so will brands who live and die by them. While we don’t bury our heads in the sand, we strive for a timeless approach to crafting your story that will connect with your audience today, tomorrow, and years down the road. We’re in it for the long haul.
Even the slightest oversights or mistakes have the potential to disrupt any progress toward an emotional connection with your viewer. At every juncture of the project, we are meticulous about giving each detail the proper attention, ensuring distractions are removed so your message can shine through clearly.
Capabilities
We work with you to identify the North Star for your project and make sure all stakeholders are aligned on our goals from the outset. Additionally, we handle all planning and pre-production to set our shoot days up for success. From delivering concepts to getting the right permits, no detail is left untouched. This means projects get completed on time, on budget, and without any surprises.
This is where the magic gets captured. We offer a tailored approach to ensure the best people for your project are the ones on the job. Our crew is nimble, punching well above our weight, and we can easily scale up and out as needed with our connections to other freelancers and industry professionals.
The edit is the fruit of the labor. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to review and provide feedback, and we’ll work together through approval and final delivery to stay true to the story and goals identified from day one. Our team is experienced in creating deliverables for all major online platforms, broadcast TV, social media, and digital out of home placements.
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