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Friends 'n Allies is a boutique creative agency that helps build brands, launch products, and scale startups.
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We partner with ambitious teams to bring their unique stories to life.












In Their Own Words
Nice things our clients have shared.
Alex Hague
Creative Director

"Looks INCREDIBLE!!!! Wow, just amazing amazing work."
Haje Jan Kamps
Tech Crunch Writer

"This is how you build a cool brand, folks."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."
Balaji Krishnan
Founder & CEO

"I highly recommend them. A valuable asset for any company that works with them."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."
Kevin Chou
Chief Visionary

"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I was particularly impressed with the flow and the audio description felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"Y'all have really elevated the brand."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."
Michael Weiss-Malik
Co-Founder

"Six thumbs way up from team GrooveThing"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"These guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Jackson Hung
Founder

"Great"
Maria Tran
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"It was great to hear about their own experiences as filmmakers"
Kevin Chao

"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I watched it a couple of times, where I tried to find things to knit pick, be more detailed about and make better. However, I couldn't find anything that required tweaking. And, that's saying a lot from me! I was particularly impressed with the the flow, how everyone was put in at the right moments, and the audio description that felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind. I'm so proud, happy, and thrilled about this video production!"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"You guys are so good at this."
Mike Klein

"I've been working on this for 2 years, and what you've sent has me the most excited I've been about this product to date."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"I have had the pleasure of working with FNA for several days. I was not familiar with cinematography, but I know professional quality work when I see it, and these guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point and efficient. They know what they are looking for in terms of quality product, and they get there quickly. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."
Tito Jankowski
Founder

"These guys blew us away with their commitment to the cause and their ability to deliver on an incredible vision."
Alex Hult
Founder and CEO

"There's a huge difference between good and great, and you guys are great."
Miles Pepper
Director of Brand Marketing

"ooohwee! DUUUUDE!!!!!! YEEES"
Tito Ben Alexander
Business Operations

"Great work! They came out really well and I can't wait to get them out in use!"
Amie Richmond
"Y'all are so awesome to work with and very, incredibly talented at what you do. Thanks for being part of this journey. I appreciate y'all."
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"Wow!! Looks good---I mean it's hard to watch myself, but I think it looks and sounds really great. Now that I have a pitch video and an app in the App Store I'm feeling more confident!"
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"I worked with FNA on filming my pitch for investors. I cannot say enough about the creativity and professionalism that Ready and Richie exhibit. They were really fun to work with, and their focus and encouragement towards my project and me was amazing."
Harshyt Goel
Founder
"This is awesome peeps! Pretty incredible what you were able to get done in just a couple of days."
Derrick
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Helps understand everything that goes into video production"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"The cinematography is just really really top notch. I was so impressed. And the editing skills are just obvious."
Alex Hague
Creative Director

"Looks INCREDIBLE!!!! Wow, just amazing amazing work."
Haje Jan Kamps
Tech Crunch Writer

"This is how you build a cool brand, folks."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"You're real real professionals. Well done to you."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"You guys shot the hell out of it in a genuine beautiful way."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"Working with Fred is one thing, but working with you two is a whole other experience."
Balaji Krishnan
Founder & CEO

"I highly recommend them. A valuable asset for any company that works with them."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"From one editor to another, it's really really really good."
Kevin Chou
Chief Visionary

"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I was particularly impressed with the flow and the audio description felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"Y'all have really elevated the brand."
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It's like you've advanced the brand tremendously with this video."
Michael Weiss-Malik
Co-Founder

"Six thumbs way up from team GrooveThing"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"These guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Jackson Hung
Founder

"Great"
Maria Tran
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"It was great to hear about their own experiences as filmmakers"
Kevin Chao

"Wow! This is brilliant! Perfect! I watched it a couple of times, where I tried to find things to knit pick, be more detailed about and make better. However, I couldn't find anything that required tweaking. And, that's saying a lot from me! I was particularly impressed with the the flow, how everyone was put in at the right moments, and the audio description that felt very natural at the right times. It is very clear and obvious that this was made by, with, and for blind. I'm so proud, happy, and thrilled about this video production!"
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"You guys are so good at this."
Mike Klein

"I've been working on this for 2 years, and what you've sent has me the most excited I've been about this product to date."
Steve Aokalani
Founder
"I have had the pleasure of working with FNA for several days. I was not familiar with cinematography, but I know professional quality work when I see it, and these guys exemplify everything that is professional. They are insightful on the content they are working on, which shows exceptional preparation. Their coaching of me, a newbie, was on-point and efficient. They know what they are looking for in terms of quality product, and they get there quickly. I cannot recommend them strongly enough. If you need it done right, these guys are the real deal!"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"It just looks fantastic. Cinematic. Like it was shot on film."
Tito Jankowski
Founder

"These guys blew us away with their commitment to the cause and their ability to deliver on an incredible vision."
Alex Hult
Founder and CEO

"There's a huge difference between good and great, and you guys are great."
Miles Pepper
Director of Brand Marketing

"ooohwee! DUUUUDE!!!!!! YEEES"
Tito Ben Alexander
Business Operations

"Great work! They came out really well and I can't wait to get them out in use!"
Amie Richmond
"Y'all are so awesome to work with and very, incredibly talented at what you do. Thanks for being part of this journey. I appreciate y'all."
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"Wow!! Looks good---I mean it's hard to watch myself, but I think it looks and sounds really great. Now that I have a pitch video and an app in the App Store I'm feeling more confident!"
Mary Bessenbacher
Founder
"I worked with FNA on filming my pitch for investors. I cannot say enough about the creativity and professionalism that Ready and Richie exhibit. They were really fun to work with, and their focus and encouragement towards my project and me was amazing."
Harshyt Goel
Founder
"This is awesome peeps! Pretty incredible what you were able to get done in just a couple of days."
Derrick
LaunchBoom Summit Attendee
"Helps understand everything that goes into video production"
Sal Sayles
Content Marketing Consultant

"The cinematography is just really really top notch. I was so impressed. And the editing skills are just obvious."
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