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What Makes us Different

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From Concept to Completion

Our award-winning team of industry professionals takes great care to ensure every frame of your video tells a story that elevates your brand.

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The Team

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. BrightCore Films is powered by a network of award-winning industry professionals who bring depth, talent, and precision to every project. While Stephen leads creative direction and guides each production from concept to final delivery, our extended team ensures every detail is executed with excellence. Together, we’re able to deliver work that feels elevated, intentional, and effortlessly seamless.

Stephen Joseph Craig

is a producer, director, and editor based in Orange County, CA. His commercial work has won awards and brought success to his clients. His feature debut, distributed by Terror Films, was cited as being "a fearless embrace of cult filmmaking" (morbidlybeautiful.com) with "conciousness-expanding visuals" (filmink.com). Through his company, BrightCore Films, he is able to use his passion, expertise, and growing network of industry professionals to benefit others.

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BrightCore Films

was created on the premise that if we as visual artists share our skills and passion with our clientele, the result will be a rewarding solution for all parties involved. Every video is treated with the care and respect of a passion project, from development to applying the final touches. That's because every project, big or small, is an opportunity for us as much as it for those we serve.

Behind the Scenes

We work with clients to determine the best solutions, and employ a crew of industry pros, large or small, depending on the budget. We will then see the project through to completion.

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Rio Hondo College: Game Art Design
Rio Hondo College: Brand Video
Chaffey College: I Can Be
Rio Hondo College: Electronic Digital Instrument Spot
Santa Ana College: Bridge to Credit
North-West College: Join Us
Santa Ana College: Thrive Center
Santa Ana College: A Mother and Son
OTHER SAMPLES
Santa Ana College '22 Commencement
Sweet James Testimonial
Santiago Canyon College "Rally Cry"
Santiago Canyon College Convocation 1
Santa Ana Convocation
CLIENTS & COLLABORATORS
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Hennessy logo
California Faucets logo
Santa Ana College logo
Expedia logo
Chaffey College logo
Rio Hondo College logo
Capri logo
North-West College logo
Los Angeles Southwest College logo
Rancho Santiago Community College District logo
Santiago Canyon College logo
Easterseals logo
Success Education Colleges logo
Little Ceasars logo
Delaware Valley Paving logo
Situation Normal logo
Gravity Red Productions logo
Infested Films logo
Crafton Hills College logo

Why High-Quality Video Matters

Today, video is the most influential way people learn, decide, and connect. Whether you’re a college strengthening enrollment, a nonprofit increasing visibility, or a brand building trust, the quality of your video directly shapes how your audience sees you.

With 10+ years of experience and a network of award-winning industry professionals, we ensure your story is told with clarity, intention, and impact.

What the research shows:

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  • Over 90% of YouTube viewers discover new brands through videos. 70% make purchase decisions based on videos. (Google study)

  • Over 85% of adults expect TV quality from every online video. Having higher-quality video raises the average viewing time by 77%. (Verizon study)

  • A poor-produced video can cost you 60-62% of you customers. (Brightcove study)

  • The better the quality, the more leads, overall engagement, and long term ROI. (Aden Andrus Experiments)

 

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