Video production & 3D animation in Virginia
Pixeldust is an Emmy Award-winning studio in the Washington D.C. region, making 3D animation, explainers, training videos, commercials and VR experiences for the technology companies and government contractors of Northern Virginia.
Trusted by
industry leaders
Recognition
17
Emmy Awards
43 nominations · directing, design, animation, editing
55
AAF Best of Show & Judges Awards
13
Telly Awards
7
New York Festivals World Medals
22 years · since 2004
Dozens of clients
01 — Services
What we do
At Pixeldust, animation is our superpower, but we’re a full-service studio that transforms ideas into motion, blending stunning visuals with storytelling that sticks.
Learn more →Pixeldust Studios delivers world-class animation and design services that captivate audiences and bring stories to life. Our expertise spans TV commercials, marketing videos, explainers, documentaries, and training content.
Learn more →At Pixeldust Studios, we specialize in software development that brings ideas to life. Our team delivers cutting-edge solutions across digital marketing, responsive websites, app development, and game design.
Learn more →02 — Virginia
Northern Virginia builds complex technology. We make it easy to see.
Cybersecurity platforms, defense systems, cloud infrastructure and government programs rarely fit in a slide deck. For more than two decades we’ve helped technology companies and government contractors explain them with 3D animation, product visualization, training films and VR, for clients including Leidos, Booz Allen, Accenture and IronNet. We know the security reviews, compliance requirements and multi-level approvals that come with this work, and we plan for them from day one.
Work that performs
▶ View projectVR Experience
Explore Pixeldust’s enterprise VR experience for Leidos, designed as an immersive virtual workspace with seamless navigation and interaction.
▶ View projectIndigo Flow
A photoreal 3D promo by Pixeldust that put Indigo Technologies’ electric commercial vehicle on the road a year before the first one was built.
▶ View projectRover
Challenger Rover: an educational game by Pixeldust for Challenger Center, exploring the Moon and Mars with robotic rovers.
▶ View projectSee the Light
A 3D animated ad by Pixeldust for the Nuclear Energy Institute's See the Light campaign about reaching a carbon-free future.
What our clients say
“We hired Pixeldust to create an animated hero video for our website redesign. When I saw Pixeldust's work I knew I wanted to work with them! They were very responsive, had fast turnaround times, and were patient through revisions. I would highly recommend Pixeldust!”
Ashley W.Google Review“Any chance you get, work with Pixeldust. You won't regret it. They are professional, responsive and their work is extraordinary. They are my go-to production house for everything. Just had a wonderful experience. Will hire them again and again!”
Ashley K.Senior Producer · Google Review“I love their work! Pixeldust was a great work experience, they went beyond expectations, delivering more than what I requested in a very tight timeline.”
Lupita MartinezTV Personality · Google Review“These guys have done amazing work for me for a while now. Always delivered the best quality animation videos on time, regardless of complex details and instructions given! Amazing experience, and wonderful staff! Very easy to work with!”
Jenna R.Executive Producer · Google Review“Working and collaborating with Pixeldust was really amazing and a great pleasure. Definitely will repeat if I need another animation.”
G. FrancoGoogle Review“These guys have done amazing work for me for a while now. Always delivered the best quality animation videos on time. Amazing experience, and wonderful staff! Very easy to work with!”
M. NesvadeLine Producer · Google ReviewQuestions from Virginia teams
Do you work with companies in Virginia?
Yes. Our team is based in the Washington D.C. region and handles shoots, interviews and reviews in person across Northern Virginia, including Arlington, Alexandria, Tysons, McLean and Reston, as well as Richmond. We also have studios in Orlando, Madrid and Monterrey.
Do you work with government contractors?
Yes. We produce for technology companies, defense and government contractors and federal agencies, including Leidos, Booz Allen and IronNet, and we’re used to security reviews, accessibility requirements and multi-level approvals.
How much does a video cost?
It depends on the complexity of the project, but you may be surprised: it’s often less expensive and less complicated than people expect. Tell us what you need and we’ll provide a clear quote.
How long does a project take?
Timelines depend on scope. Once we understand the project, we’ll give you a clear schedule with review points at every stage, and we can move quickly when a launch date is fixed.