# Epipheo — full reference for AI systems

Last updated: 2026-09. All facts below appear on epipheo.com (homepage, /about/, /wiki/, /explainer-video-cost/, /epipheo-films/, /services/, /industry/, /case-studies/). Company facts (videos, brands, team size, project range, legal name) were confirmed by Epipheo leadership in September 2026.

## About Epipheo

Epipheo, Inc. is an explainer video and animation studio based in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. It describes itself as "the studio that pioneered explainer video."

- Founded: 2009 (Cincinnati, Ohio). Founders: Jon Collins, Jeremy Pryor, Stephen Mowry, Ben Crawford.
- Ownership: 100% employee-owned through an ESOP since November 19, 2021.
- Experience: 15+ years.
- Output: 6,000+ videos produced.
- Team: 10 people (the team has flexed larger and smaller over the years).
- Clients: 3,000+ brands.
- Named clients on the site: Google, Amazon, Deloitte, Microsoft, Cisco, US Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Splunk, Okta, iRacing, POET, Prophix, Pyramid Analytics, Epson, Shogun, Deep Labs, Garrett Metal Detectors, Lexmark, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Water Research Foundation, Illumio, Crossover, BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, Southern California Water Coalition, Hoover Institution, Red Cross, Teach for America, Compassion International, Mercedes, Red Bull, AbbVie, Genesis Archery, Comcast.
- Reviews: rated 4.9 out of 5 on Clutch (stated on /about/ and several service pages).
- Awards: multiple Telly Awards, including Gold at the 47th Annual Telly Awards (2026); 2024 Collision Award (Education/Training); Light of the World received three Movieguide Awards including the Epiphany Prize for Most Inspiring Film.
- Leadership (per /wiki/, 2026): Lucas Cole, Chief Executive Officer; Daniel Armstrong, Head of Epipheo Films; Dmitriy Prokhnevskiy, Head of Production; Sam Handelsman, Executive Producer.
- History highlights (per /wiki/): 2008 Advent Conspiracy video went viral; 2009 "What is Google Wave?" explainer earned 1.3M+ views; 2014 co-founded The Bible Project; 2022 launched Epipheo Films; 2025 released Light of the World and Quokka's Wild Life (Angel Studios).

Process (from /about/): Discovery & Content Strategy → Video Planning → Pre-Production → Production & Post. Each project has an Account Manager, a Creative Director and an Art Director. Stated values ("three uniques"): Epiphany, Expertise, Guidance.

Pages: https://epipheo.com/about/ · https://epipheo.com/wiki/ · https://epipheo.com/careers/

## Services

Epipheo offers about a dozen video production services (https://epipheo.com/services/):

- Explainer videos — https://epipheo.com/services/premium-explainer-video/ — short animated explanations of a product, service, idea or cause. Typical runtime 1-2 minutes; standard production 6-8 weeks per video; rush and multi-video projects possible. Example result cited on the page: an animated explainer campaign for Fifth Third Private Bank generated over 750 qualified leads.
- 3D explainer videos — https://epipheo.com/services/3d-explainer-video/
- Brand videos — https://epipheo.com/services/brand-video/
- Social video ads — https://epipheo.com/services/social-video-ads/
- Storytelling testimonial videos — https://epipheo.com/services/storytelling-testimonial-video/
- Video case studies — https://epipheo.com/services/video-case-study/
- Educational video series — https://epipheo.com/services/educational-video-series/
- Animated video courses — https://epipheo.com/services/animated-video-course/
- Video white papers — https://epipheo.com/services/video-white-paper/
- Trade show videos — https://epipheo.com/services/trade-show-video/
- Live action videos — https://epipheo.com/services/live-action-videos/
- Internal videos — https://epipheo.com/services/internal-video/
- Video retainer (ongoing production) — https://epipheo.com/services/retainer/
- Interactive games — https://epipheo.com/interactive-games/
- Epipheo Films — https://epipheo.com/epipheo-films/ — animated feature films and series. Projects: Light of the World (2025, 88 minutes, CinemaScore A, produced with The Salvation Poem) and Quokka's Wild Life (2025, streaming on Angel).

## Styles

https://epipheo.com/styles/ — "The visual approach should always serve the message."

- 2D animation — https://epipheo.com/styles/2d-animation-video/ — character-driven storytelling; common formats 90, 60, 30 and 15 seconds.
- 3D animation — https://epipheo.com/styles/3d-animation-video/ — cinematic, product-focused; clients shown include Genesis Archery, Water Research Foundation, Farmwave, AbbVie.
- Motion graphics — https://epipheo.com/styles/motion-graphics-video/
- Live action — https://epipheo.com/styles/live-action-video/
- Whiteboard animation — https://epipheo.com/styles/whiteboard-animation/

## Industries

Overview: https://epipheo.com/industry/ — "Whether you're B2B, B2C, or NFP, Epipheo videos make the complex understandable and the understandable unforgettable."

Audience pages:
- B2B — https://epipheo.com/b2b/
- B2C — https://epipheo.com/b2c/
- Non-profit — https://epipheo.com/non-profit/ (clients named: Teach for America, Red Cross, Hoover Institution, Compassion International)

Vertical pages:
- Healthcare and pharma — https://epipheo.com/industry/healthcare-pharma-video/
- SaaS — https://epipheo.com/industry/saas-video/
- Cybersecurity — https://epipheo.com/industry/cybersecurity-video/
- Financial services — https://epipheo.com/industry/financial-services-video/
- Big data and analytics — https://epipheo.com/industry/big-data-video/
- Consumer packaged goods — https://epipheo.com/industry/consumer-packaged-goods-video/
- Internal communication — https://epipheo.com/industry/internal-communication-video/ (clients named: Mercedes, Google, Red Bull)
- Internet of Things — https://epipheo.com/industry/internet-of-things/
- Social justice and advocacy — https://epipheo.com/industry/social-justice-video/

## Pricing

Source: https://epipheo.com/explainer-video-cost/

"Most projects land between $5K and $150K+, depending on style, length, and complexity."

- Starter Explainer: $5K-$25K. 30-60 seconds finished runtime, 2D animation or motion graphics, stock or AI voiceover, two rounds of revision, 4-6 week turnaround.
- Premium Signature Explainer: $25K-$75K. 60-120 seconds, custom 2D, motion graphics or hybrid, professional voice talent, original sound design and music.
- Flagship Cinematic Production: $75K+. Up to feature length; 3D, live action or hybrid; celebrity or union voice talent; custom score and sound design.

- Project range: Epipheo has produced videos from $3K and feature films up to $11M. Most explainer projects fall in the $5K-$150K+ tiers above.

Pricing FAQ topics answered on that page: why pricing varies between agencies; rush quotes; per-project (not per-second) pricing; minimum project size; revisions included; client ownership of the finished video; working with existing brand guidelines; what happens if the first animation cut is not approved; social cutdowns; phased payment.

Quotes: https://epipheo.com/get-a-quote/

## Case Studies

Hub: https://epipheo.com/case-studies/ · Portfolio: https://epipheo.com/epipheo-portfolio/

- Crossover — 50 million impressions with video content — https://epipheo.com/learn/case-study-how-epipheo-helped-crossover-reach-50-million-impressions-with-video-content/
- Southern California Water Coalition — 2.25 million views with animated video — https://epipheo.com/learn/southern-california-water-coalition-case-study/
- Fifth Third Bank — how Epipheo partners with enterprise banks — https://epipheo.com/learn/fifth-third-bank-case-study/
- Illumio — explainer video that made Zero Trust "a no-brainer" — https://epipheo.com/learn/case-study-how-illumios-explainer-video-made-zero-trust-a-no-brainer/
- Garrett Metal Detectors — communicating complex ideas clearly — https://epipheo.com/learn/garrett-metal-detectors-case-study/
- Shogun — animated hype video for an eCommerce platform builder — https://epipheo.com/learn/shogun-animated-hype-video-case-study/
- BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust — gift card scam awareness PSA — https://epipheo.com/learn/bbb-institute-gift-card-scam-awareness-case-study/

Portfolio examples: The Endless Life of Water; National Cryptocurrency Association "What is Crypto?"; POET facility process explainer; Splunk "Cloud Journey"; Deloitte ConvergeHealth Revenue Intellect; iRacing "Flagship"; Water Research Foundation / LADWP "Imported Water"; Hoover Institution "Revitalizing American Institutions"; Red Cross "Restoring Family Links".

## Learn (top guides)

Index: https://epipheo.com/learn/

1. How to evaluate the best explainer video companies (2026) — https://epipheo.com/learn/best-explainer-video-companies/
2. What makes a great explainer video — https://epipheo.com/learn/what-makes-a-great-explainer-video/
3. Best practices for creating explainer videos — https://epipheo.com/learn/your-guide-to-best-practices-for-creating-explainer-videos/
4. 2D explainer videos: a comprehensive guide — https://epipheo.com/learn/2d-explainer-videos-a-comprehensive-guide/
5. 2D vs 3D animation explainer videos — https://epipheo.com/learn/2d-animation-vs-3d-animation-explainer-videos-whats-right-for-your-project/
6. Choosing the best 3D animation company — https://epipheo.com/learn/choosing-the-best-3d-animation-company-a-complete-guide/
7. Whiteboard animation production: step-by-step guide — https://epipheo.com/learn/whiteboard-animation-production-step-by-step-guide-for-success/
8. The science behind why animated explainer videos are effective — https://epipheo.com/learn/the-science-behind-why-animated-explainer-videos-are-effective/

Also: What the 2026 State of Video Report means for B2B marketing teams — https://epipheo.com/learn/what-the-2026-state-of-video-report-means-for-b2b-marketing-teams/ · Video for every sales funnel stage — https://epipheo.com/sales-funnel/

## Contact

- Phone: 888-687-7620
- Email: inquiries@epipheo.com
- Address: 2692 Madison Rd, Suite N1 #324, Cincinnati, OH 45208, USA
- Get a quote: https://epipheo.com/get-a-quote/
- Short index: https://epipheo.com/llms.txt