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Bay Area Corporate and Commercial Video Production Team

OpenLight Films is a full-service Bay Area corporate and commercial video production company. We handle everything in-house—from ideation to filming and editing—ensuring convenience and peace of mind. As a boutique agency, we prioritize customer experience with accessibility, flexibility, and commitment. Our crew saves time and costs through previsualization and concept development, refining staging and art direction without extra production expenses. Need a filming location? We’ve got the Bay Area covered.

We invite you to explore the website, check out our work, and discover for yourself why companies like Under Armour, YouTube, NETFLIX, DropBox, Peet’s Coffee, and celebrity Kevin Hart have entrusted OpenLight Films with their Bay Area Corporate and Commercial Video Production needs.

Our Team

Kyle Henry, an award-winning filmmaker and entrepreneur from New York, is passionate about storytelling that connects and inspires. A graduate of the Academy of Art in San Francisco, he is known for his emotive, detail-driven approach that sparks conversation.
As founder and executive producer of OpenLight, he leads a thriving video production agency specializing in commercials and branded content. Committed to authenticity, he crafts narratives that evoke thought and champion real stories. Outside of work, Kyle is a devoted husband and proud father of two daughters.

Amber's passion for cinematography began early with a hand-me-down Sony Handycam from her father. She studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and California College of the Arts, earning her B.F.A. in Film.
As a key member of OpenLight, she has led teams of 30+ crew members, producing compelling commercials and corporate videos. Her leadership has shaped OpenLight’s efficient production process, delivering high-quality content.
Amber lives in San Francisco with her boyfriend and two dogs, drawing inspiration from the city's vibrant energy.

Inspired by a wide range of films, Juan tells grounded stories with a cinematic, Hollywood flair. Based in SF/LA, he directs and writes documentaries, commercials, and corporate videos, collaborating with B Lab U.S. & Canada, Google, and Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. His feature-length screenplay, Stella, has been a quarter-finalist in top screenwriting competitions. Passionate about storytelling, he explores how adolescence shapes adulthood and aims to direct feature films.

Hanna is passionate about creating high-quality, compelling videos. Originally from DC, she now lives in San Francisco. With a background in advertising and client relations, she excels at building connections and executing projects seamlessly. At OpenLight Films, she collaborates with a talented team to bring powerful stories to life.

[...] The entire team rallied around a last minute, large scale shoot and saw to it that every detail was handled without any hiccups, including some last minute curveballs. We were working with very high profile celebrity talent and every member of the crew was professional and highly skilled [...]

René SmallwoodProducer, Sony Pictures Entertainment

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Open Light Films on a number of projects as a hair and make up artist. It never feels like work – it always feels like hanging out doing what we love with people we love to work with it’s always so rewarding and so fun [...]

Michelle DraperHair/Makeup Artist

I've had the pleasure of working with Kyle on multiple projects. He's an excellent creative director who brings other talented photographers/videographers alongside him. His work is TV caliber and we always feel like we're in great hands when he's on a project with us.

Courtney HarveyCOO, Eat. Learn. Play.

Their process is incredibly organized and thorough, ensuring that every detail is addressed. Kyle and his team consistently go above and beyond to ensure the final product aligns perfectly with our expectations and goals [...]

Donna SmithVP Marketing, Safehub

We've worked with Open Light on three projects and each time I'm more and more impressed with their attention to detail, expertise, efficiency, and professionalism. They clearly enjoy what they do, and they do it so well! [...]

Courtney WeaverMarketing Manager, Sequoia Equities

What We Offer

Commercials

Great commercials are memorable, and the best ones become icons of pop culture. Let OpenLight Films help you take your brand recognition and product sales to the next level with a timeless and unforgettable ad.

Brand Films

Brand films showcase a company’s “why”. They connect your target audience with your story, creating loyal and invested followers of your journey– and this is the heart of what we do at OpenLight Films.

Sizzle Reels

Sizzle reels are fun, 2-3 minute videos that highlight your conference, office party, or networking event. No matter the venue, OpenLight Films has all the right tools to capture the best and brightest moments.

Some of the brands we've worked with

Our Process

Creative Services

We offer end-to-end creative services for video content, guiding your project from concept to completion through a clear, collaborative process. Our services include creative calls, strategy, ideation, scriptwriting, storyboarding, and animatics—with optional rounds of treatment, script, A/V script, and storyboard revisions. Whether building brand awareness or launching a product, we craft compelling visuals that connect and convert.

Pre-production

We manage all essential pre-production details to set your shoot up for success. This includes creating a comprehensive shot list, casting talent, sourcing and scouting locations, obtaining permits, selecting video props, and even helping in niche areas such as costume design. We’ll ensure you’re happy with all final selections, doing as many rounds of casting and location scouting as needed. Everything comes together in a pre-production meeting to align on the plan before shoot day.

Production

On set, our experienced production team ensures every shot is intentional—combining expert cinematography, thoughtful direction, seamless coordination, and top-tier video equipment rentals. We offer advanced capabilities including drone, arm car, steadicam, and crane operation for dynamic, high-impact visuals. Lighting and grip, set design, wardrobe, and hair & makeup guarantee every frame looks polished and production-ready.

Post Production

Post-production is where the magic happens—editing, color grading, sound design, and VFX come together to craft an engaging, polished, and cinematic final product. Video editing includes multiple rounds of feedback to ensure your vision is fully realized.

About

Get to know us

Bay Area Corporate and Commercial Video Production Team

Our Team

kyle henry

amber fenton

juan topete

hanna longwell