Video production & animation in Washington D.C.
Pixeldust is a 17-time Emmy Award-winning studio headquartered in Washington D.C., making commercials, explainers, documentaries, 3D animation and interactive experiences for the organizations that shape the capital.
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 — Washington D.C.
Washington runs on ideas that are hard to explain: policy, science, public health, national security. We make them clear.
For more than two decades, federal agencies, research institutes, associations, nonprofits, museums and the companies that work alongside them have trusted us to turn complex messages into films and animation people remember. We know the review cycles, accessibility requirements and stakeholder sign-offs that come with DC work, and we plan for them from day one.
Work that performs
▶ View projectTitanoboa vs T-Rex
3D creature animation by Pixeldust promoting Smithsonian Channel's Titanoboa: Monster Snake, pitting Titanoboa against a T-Rex.
Alien Deep
Pixeldust delivered documentary VFX production for National Geographic’s Alien Deep, combining cinematic CGI, animation, and visual storytelling.
▶ View projectUnion Through History
Pixeldust created AFSCME's commercial on how the largest US public sector union has shaped the lives of American workers through history.
▶ 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 Washington D.C. teams
Are you based in Washington D.C.?
Yes. Pixeldust is headquartered in Washington D.C., with studios in Orlando, Madrid and Monterrey. Our DC team handles shoots, interviews and reviews in person across the District, Maryland and Virginia.
Do you work with government agencies and associations?
Yes. We produce for federal agencies, research institutes, associations and nonprofits, including work for the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute on Aging, and we’re used to captioning, 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.