Awakened Films

Awakened Films is a commercial video production company based in Madison, New Jersey, founded in 2008. The agency specializes in creating high-quality marketing films that tell compelling human stories meant to inspire, connect, and educate viewers. It also operates the Studios at Awakened Films, a production facility with a versatile sound stage, textured backdrops, equipment and prop storage, meeting rooms, hair and makeup areas, a kitchenette, a conference room, and video editing suites.

The company employs under 49 people and serves startups, small businesses, medium businesses, and enterprise and corporate clients. Minimum project budgets run between $10,000 and $25,000, with an average hourly rate of $199. The team includes co-founders Jason Schuler and Gillian Schuler, a senior producer, cinematographers and editors, a gaffer, and a business development lead.

Services span video production, video marketing, audio production, and social media marketing. Expertise areas include audio post-production, sound design, studio recording, B2B and B2C content, digital advertising, inbound marketing, and social media across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok. Video work covers branded videos, commercials, documentaries, interviews and testimonials, live events, social media videos, training videos, and general video filming.

The agency serves media and communications, corporate services, eCommerce, health care, retail, manufacturing, food and beverage, entertainment, and beer. Its client list includes Bed Bath & Beyond, Lawyer.com, Oprah, Orajel, Brother International, CBS, Food & Wine Magazine, The Nature Conservancy, and Entertainment Tonight.

Awakened Films holds a 5.0 Google rating from 144 reviews. Reviewers highlight exceptional professionalism and creativity, responsive communication that made remote coordination easy, and a modern, well-equipped studio with strong customer service. Several clients noted that the team made on-camera subjects feel comfortable and at ease, with one reviewer saying clients do not need to go into New York City for A+ work.

Portfolio work includes studio recordings, a live video supporting kidney research, a narrative promotional video for HotelierCo, a Brother International web commercial, viral video production for a consumer goods client, and B2C and B2B videos for a New Jersey digital marketing agency. Recognitions include a GMA Canada Video of the Year nomination, the NJ Ad Club Best of TV/Video Award, Best In Show at the NJ Ad Club Jersey Awards, and official selections at the Woodstock and Montclair film festivals.