Video has evolved from moving images at the pictures, to commercials on TV screens, to YouTube content on computers, to quick clips on mobile devices, and now to immersive experiences through AR & VR. No matter the format, it’s a medium that has adapted to evolving devices and production strategies. 

Companies across the world are having fun with the video and taking advantage of the creativity it lends. The 4th Annual Webby Production Industry Index is a roundup of the top five companies who have done just that and more, using their innovation to push video out into new frontiers. Take your time exploring the projects that earned them top awards during the 26th Annual Webby Awards. 

BY THE NUMBERS: 

• Media.Monks snagged our top spot this year by being named the 2022 Webby Production Company of the Year because of their one Webbby win, two People’s Voice wins, six nominations, and eight projects that were honored. 
• User experiences are moving to the virtual world in droves with Active Theory’s Sundance New Frontier and The Game Awards Microverse being some examples of celebrations taking place in the virtual sphere. 
• An awareness of social impact is an important theme that was seen in a lot of the video projects we received this year, BWGTBLD GmbH’s Seawatch – Human Rights Are #Non-Negotiable being a terrific example of how to advocate for change on digital.  

BEHIND THE RANKS:

1. Media.Monks B.V.

Media.Monks is a digital media and production company that is committed to pushing the boundaries of digital technology. With a staff full of ex-Google data experts, they strategically blend their knowledge base across content, data, and digital media to develop content that is immersive and captivating. 

One of their standout projects that stole the show at the 26th Annual Webby Awards was Welcome to the Continent, an immersive digital experience for Netflix’s The Witcher. The website takes fans on a journey with a stunningly illustrated map of the fantastical land and audio to make you feel the freezing windchill. 

Their incredible videos and immersive experiences have made them the 2022 Webby Production Company of the Year. Look below at the projects that got them this honor. 

BREAKING DOWN THE WINS

• Netflix: The Witcher – Welcome to the Continent
  2022 Winner and People’s Voice Winner for Best User Experience 2022 in Websites and Mobile Sites
  2022 People’s Voice Winner for Television & Film in Websites and Mobile Sites
  
• Netflix: Master of Ceremonies
  2022 Nominee for Best Social Community Building and Engagement in Advertising, Media & PR
  
• P25 Music
  2022 Nominee for Music in Virtual & Remote
  
• Wild Cities
  2022 Nominee for Best Use of Augmented Reality in Apps and Software
  
• #MONDOGENIUS 2021: Interactive Livestream Experience
  2022 Nominee for Fashion & Retail in Virtual & Remote
  2022 Nominee for Best Festival or Conference in Virtual & Remote
  2022 Honoree for Best Visual Design – Aesthetic in Websites and Mobile Sites
  
• Toblerone.co.uk D2C Platform
  2022 Nominee for Food & Drink in Websites and Mobile Sites
  2022 Honoree for Best Visual Design – Function in Websites and Mobile sites
  
• Viktor & Rolf
  2022 Honoree for Best Use of Photography in Websites and Mobile Sites
  
• Jack Daniels x The Shoe Surgeon: Finely Crafted
  2022 Honoree for Best Navigation/Structure in Websites and Mobile Sites
  
• Mexican Football Federation: Mario
  2022 Honoree for Long Form in Video
  
• TikTok: #FreeToBePride 2021
  2022 Honoree for Diversity & Inclusion in Virtual & Remote
  
• Hasbro: PulseCon 2.0
  2022 Honoree for Media & Entertainment in Virtual & Remote
  
• Adidas: Love Unites
  2022 Honoree for Diversity & Inclusion (Branded) in Video 

2. Active Theory

Active Theory’s focus lies in refining user experiences on digital platforms. They do exactly that by applying their in-house specialized toolset to create websites, apps, installations, and VR & AR experiences that take users on wonderfully designed journeys. They’ve created experiences for Rick and Morty, Our Planet, Harry Potter, and Magic Leap. 

They’ve even worked with Sundance Film Festival–which most definitely snagged a Webby for its innovation. The premier film festival was left wondering how it can immerse its audience in fresh up-and-coming features and directors during the height of the pandemic. The solve? An XR space called New Frontier. In this new cyberspace, fans experienced the magic of indie movies from the comfort of their own homes. Here’s a roundup of Active Theory’s digital work that captivated the Webbys. 

BREAKING DOWN THE WINS

• Sundance New Frontier
  2022 Winner for Arts & Culture in Virtual & Remote 
• 20 Years of Xbox Museum
  2022 Webby Winner for Entertainment in Websites and Mobile Sites 
• Prometheus Fuels
  2022 Nominee for Best Visual Design – Aesthetic in Websites and Mobile Sites 
• Secret Sky 2021
  2022 Nominee for Music in Websites and Mobile Sites 
• The Field
  2022 Nominee for Best Narrative Experience in Virtual & Remote 
• Cardano Summit 2021
  2022 Honoree for Best Festival or Conference in Virtual & Remote 
• The Harmonic State
  2022 Honoree for Corporate Communications in Websites and Mobile Sites 
• The Game Awards Microverse
  2022 Honoree for Media & Entertainment in Virtual & Remote 
• Second Sky: Dream Portal
  2022 Honoree for Best Installation or Experience in 2022

3. BWGTBLD GmbH

You’ll find that the name of BWGTBLD GmbH is not the most eclectic feature of the company as you make your way through the astounding moving images they thoughtfully create. Based out of Berlin, they’ve created video projects that are directed and shot beautifully with intricate narratives at the center. 

A project of theirs that rocked the corporate social responsibility boat was New Girl created for Nike’s Play New campaign. The video follows the story of two expecting parents who’ve just learned they’re having a girl. With a stunning montage of women excelling in contact sports, BWGTBLD GmbH carried Nike’s push to uplift women in sports. Explore some more of their notable projects below. 

BREAKING DOWN THE WINS

• Nike – New Girl – Play New
  2022 Winner for Corporate Social Responsibility (Branded) in Video 
• Zalando – Designer – A Life of Liberty
  2022 Winner for Fashion & Beauty in Video
  2022 Nominee for Best Art Direction in Video
• Seawatch – Human Rights Are #Non-Negotiable
  2022 Honoree for Public Service & Activism in Video
• Betway – I Bet It My Way
  2022 Nominee for Best Editing in Video 
• Valet Guys – Mercedes-Benz
  2022 Nominee for Best Editing in Video

4. Partizan Entertainment LLC

Partizan has built a long reputation of creative excellence from the incredible video and immersive content they continue to develop since its establishment in 1991. They’re a leading global production company in videos, commercials, documentaries, feature films, animation, digital and branded content, and interactive events and installations.

Their videos are unique–take their project for Apple titled Eggs for example. It’s a stop-motion journey of a dozen eggs straight from the box all the way to space, to being spun on a record and to being cracked open on the sidewalk. Take a look at one of the pieces that we honored this year. 

BREAKING DOWN THE WINS

• Apple – Eggs
  2022 Winner for Short Form (Branded) in Video
• Nike FM (Future Movement) Broadcast
  2022 Nominee for Sports (Branded) in Video
  2022 Nominee for Public Service & Activism in Advertising, Media & PR
  2022 Honoree for Best Art Direction in Video

5. The Mill

As a global creative partner for agencies, production companies and brands, The Mill works across all media and creative technology platforms, including visual effects, creative production and experience design. They’re notorious for crafting high caliber work using work utilized animation and immersive reality. The 26th Annual Webby Awards was no different. The Mill took home a Webby Award for Pentakill: Lost Chapter, a virtual rock concert for Riot Games. 

BREAKING DOWN THE WINS

• Pentakill: Lost Chapter
  2022 Webby Winner for Virtual & Remote in Music
  2022 Honoree for Technical Achievement in Video
• The World is on Netflix
  2022 Honoree for Animation (Branded) in Video
• Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance | Cinematic Trailer
  2022 Honoree for Animation (Branded) in Video

To join the best production companies, enter the 27th Annual Webby Awards. New categories include a dedicated suite of Metaverse and Responsible Technology categories, including Sustainable Technology, Entertainment, Sports & Music, and more. The Final Entry Deadline is on Friday, December 16th!

READ THE FULL SERIES

The Webby Production Industry Index is part of our larger Webby Industry Index Series that showcases the companies who have made the highest caliber of work across their respective industries. Read the full series to see this year’s best Brands, Game Creators, Media Companies, Podcast Companies, Production Companies, Tech Companies, and more.