Wienot Films

08/05/2025

Thinking about making an explainer video? Before you hire a team or write a script, read this.

This Ultimate Guide to Explainer Videos walks you through every step—from defining goals and writing the script to choosing the right animation style, voiceover, and sound design. 🎨🎤📽️

You’ll learn how to:

✅ Align your video with business goals
✅ Write a strong, story-first script
✅ Use dual coding to boost engagement
✅ Give feedback that keeps the project on track

Whether you're launching a product or training your team, this is your blueprint for success.

👉 https://www.wienotfilms.com/post/explainer-video-guide

Learn how to create an explainer video that works—from goals and script to animation and launch. A complete step-by-step guide from Wienot Films.

06/20/2025

We’re honored to be featured in VoyageAustin, a magazine that highlights Austin’s most inspiring entrepreneurs and creatives.

In the interview, our founder Marc Strong shares how Wienot Films began with a whiteboard, a small camera, and a simple belief: that storytelling can change the way people see the world.

It’s been quite a journey. And we’re just getting started.

Read the full story here:

https://voyageaustin.com/interview/meet-marc-strong-of-wienot-films

Today we’d like to introduce you to Marc Strong. Hi Marc, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today? Wow, where to start?! Since we’re […]

06/19/2025

We’re thrilled to share some big news: our explainer video work with Berkeley Research Group, LLC just won 8 Telly Awards, including 4 Golds!

At Wienot Films, we believe training and education content should do more than inform—it should engage, entertain, and make people care. Partnering with BRG, who shares our passion for creativity and storytelling, has helped us bring important topics like data privacy and business resilience to life in fun and memorable ways.

Check out the award-winning videos (inspired by Indiana Jones and Ted Lasso) and read the full story here:

https://www.wienotfilms.com/post/creative-corporate-training-explainer-videos-win-big-at-telly-awards

Wienot Films and BRG are proving that corporate training doesn't have to be boring. Their award-winning explainer videos—featuring Indiana Jones–style adventures and Ted Lasso–inspired pep talks—just won big at the Telly Awards. Here’s how their creative approach is reshaping employee educ...

06/04/2025

We’re thrilled to share that Wienot Films and The Cipher Brief snagged two Telly Awards for our animated explainer video, “The Disinformation Threat to Democracies.”

The project dives into how authoritarian regimes are using disinformation to weaken democracies around the world—and what we can do about it. It’s guerrilla warfare in the digital age.

The educational video is bold, it’s important, and yep, it’s award-winning now too.

Massive shoutout to the incredible team at The Cipher Brief for tackling national security through smart storytelling.

Watch the video and read the full story here:

https://www.wienotfilms.com/post/disinformation-explainer-video-by-wienot-films-and-the-cipher-brief-wins-two-telly-awards

Wienot Films and The Cipher Brief are proud to share that our recent collaboration has been recognized with two Telly Awards in this year’s competition. The educational video, The Disinformation Threat to Democracies, was honored in both the Explainer and Social Issues categories, winning two Silv...

05/09/2025

Exciting News! Wienot Films has been named one of the Top 3 Explainer Video Production Companies by Clutch!

At Wienot, we love turning complex ideas into clear, captivating animated videos that help businesses tell their stories. Being recognized by Clutch, a platform that bases its rankings on real client reviews, industry expertise, and market presence, means the world to us.

Marc Strong, our Founder and Creative Director, put it best: “We’re honored to be recognized as one of the best explainer video companies on the planet. Our team’s creativity and passion never cease to amaze me, and this recognition is a testament to their hard work.”

Thank you to our incredible clients for trusting us with your stories.

https://www.wienotfilms.com/post/wienot-films-once-again-ranked-a-top-3-explainer-video-company-by-clutch

Austin, TX — Wienot Films, an award-winning animation and explainer video production company, has once again been named one of the top 3 explainer video companies by Clutch. This recognition highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality animated videos that help businesses communicate compl...

05/06/2025

What happens when your mom asks a simple question—"Why not?"—and you actually take it seriously? For Wienot Films founder Marc Strong, it sparked the idea that would grow into a leading animation and explainer video studio.

Check out our blog post with highlights from a recent CanvasRebel feature, where Marc opens up about his journey, tracing the path from intelligence analyst to creative entrepreneur—complete with sleepless nights, bold emails (one even caught Guy Kawasaki attention!), and the very first animation posted to TED-Ed’s YouTube channel.

It’s a journey fueled by curiosity, storytelling, and that little voice inside that calls you to follow your passion. Whether you’re launching a side hustle or scaling your big idea, it’s worth a read.

https://www.wienotfilms.com/post/from-side-hustle-to-leading-animation-explainer-video-studio-the-wienot-films-story

We’ve always believed in the power of story—and recently, our own founder's story was featured in CanvasRebel, a publication that spotlights bold entrepreneurs and creatives. The article dives into how Marc Strong went from intelligence analyst to animation studio founder, building Wienot Films ...

05/05/2025

Matt Abrahams, host of Think Fast Talk Smart: The Podcast, teaches Effective Facilitation in this short video we produced for Stanford Graduate School of Business. Lots of great nuggets!

https://youtu.be/NtVroqV4pQc

Knowing how to run a meeting, moderate a panel, or broker an important conversation can be critical for your professional and personal success. Rather than s...

05/02/2025

Want to start a business? Here are 3 tips from someone who's been there...

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/want-start-business-3-tips-from-someone-whos-been-wienot-films-ytawc/

Let me just start with this: don’t start a business unless it’s something you genuinely love. I’m not saying that to sound dramatic—it’s just the honest truth.

05/01/2025

Austin: World headquarters of Wienot Films. We are your award-winning animation and explainer video production company. We deliver stories that are clear, concise, and fun.

04/29/2025

What do bedtime tales, blockbuster movies, and great pitches have in common? A well-told story. In business, as in life, the best story wins. Whether you're pitching to investors, winning over customers, or just trying to stand out in a noisy marketplace—the right story told the right way can change everything.

Check out these tips published in MarketingProfs by serial entrepreneur and investor, Joseph Edgar, and our founder and creative director, Marc Strong.

https://www.wienotfilms.com/post/once-upon-a-business-idea-why-every-entrepreneur-needs-a-good-story

What do bedtime tales, blockbuster movies, and great pitches have in common? A well-told story. In business, as in life, the best story wins. Whether you're pitching to investors, winning over customers, or just trying to stand out in a noisy marketplace—the right story told the right way can chan...

05/11/2024

To the mothers and mother-figures who love us, thank you for making the world a better place. https://youtu.be/kmoSc3zwAHg?si=AEKe0bpobY9O85oR

From our hearts to all the mothers of the world: thank you for loving for us. Video made with care by the team at Wienot Films (https://wienotfilms.com).----...