Neighborhood Film Co

Neighborhood Film Co is an independent commercial, film and creative editorial production company founded in Philadelphia in 2011. Its work spans advertising, narrative features, short films, documentaries and branded content, combining live-action production with a full-service post-production offering. The company operates between Philadelphia and Southern California, serving commercial and entertainment clients while maintaining Philadelphia as its principal production hub.

The studio supports projects from initial concept through final delivery. Its creative and pre-production services include concept development, treatment writing, creative direction and scriptwriting. Production capabilities encompass directing, cinematography, casting and set management across commercial campaigns and narrative work. Its creative editorial practice includes offline editing, color grading, visual effects, 2D and 3D motion graphics, sound design, audio post-production and finishing. Commercial photography, radio advertising, behind-the-scenes material and electronic press kit production extend that offering beyond finished films.

Its commercial portfolio includes work for Nike, Reebok, Xfinity, Coca-Cola, DoorDash and the Philadelphia 76ers. Entertainment marketing assignments include promotional content for Apple TV’s Servant and Universal Pictures’ Glass. Other campaigns span tourism, apparel, energy drinks and industrial recruitment, reflecting a practice that works across consumer brands, entertainment and public-facing organizations.

Neighborhood’s narrative work includes the North Philadelphia-set short The Cage and the feature Concrete Cowboy. The latter stars Idris Elba, Caleb McLaughlin and Jharrel Jerome, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2020 and reached a global audience through Netflix in 2021. These productions sit alongside the studio’s continuing commercial and editorial work.

Social-impact training is central to the company’s operating model. Its paid apprenticeship program introduces formerly incarcerated adults and people recovering from homelessness and addiction to professional filmmaking, technical crafts and communication skills. The program connects the studio’s production activity with preparation for competitive careers, making practical training an ongoing part of its business.