Video production
ENGAGING VIDEO FORMATS FOR AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS
In a visual culture, video isn’t optional — it’s essential. It’s what stops the scroll, sparks curiosity, and builds connection in a matter of seconds.
Stories that move. Messages that stay.
As award-winning filmmakers, we don’t just create content. We create cinematic, story-first videos that bring your book and brand to life — and move your audience to act.
What we create
Whether you're launching a debut novel or looking to deepen your author platform, we’ve got a video format that fits :
Book Trailers
(scripted + unscripted): Mini-films that capture your book’s energy and emotional core
Capture your in-person moments and turn them into polished highlight reels, reels, and recaps
Event Recordings
Share your voice, your why, and your presence — ideal for readers, media, and event hosts
Author Videos
Bite-sized, scroll-stopping clips designed to boost reach and engagement across platforms
Social Video Packages
Create cinematic pitch materials — including sizzle reels and concept lookbooks —
to help position your book for Hollywood adaptation like this.
Book-to-Film Pitches
Our work
Below is a collection of highlight reels, author videos, book trailers, and promos we’ve produced for clients.
Why Wildbound ?
Because storytelling is in our DNA.
Co-founders Jared and Julia Drake both come from film and television. Jared’s directing/producing project, the documentary called Buried: The 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche, hit #1 on Netflix in 2023 and he’s currently producing the feature film Wall of White alongside Martin Scorsese. Together, Jared and Julia have produced cinematic trailers, branded content, author features, and award-winning short films for publishers, publicists, and literary stars.
Our videos don’t just look good — they tell a real story.
With heart, with purpose, with style.
Case Study: When a Trailer Goes Global
Case Study: When a Trailer Goes Global We produced a book trailer for our client Dr. Nina Ansary and released it across social platforms and YouTube. That trailer ended up in the hands of a BBC World News producer — and within weeks, Dr. Ansary and her book were featured in a 10-minute primetime segment, broadcast live to more than 30 million viewers around the world. A well-made video doesn't just inform. It opens doors. Let’s talk video
Client Praise
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“Within a matter of weeks, Jared and Julia of Wildbound Live took the National Book Critics Circle awards team from virtual production newbies to a superb virtual awards event, featuring several dozen pre-recorded videos and live hosting, all seamlessly interwoven. We were overjoyed with the intimate flow, the minimal stress, and the fact we could manage this all within a tight nonprofit budget. We’ll always be grateful to our Wildbound angels.”
Jane Ciabattari
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“Wildbound didn’t just write a couple of press releases and call it a day. They read my book, understood everything I was going for with it, and worked hard to line up exactly the right placements and events around it. I could never have done that on my own.”
Katy Towell
Author of Charlie and the Grandmothers & creator of Skary.com -
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“How can you cut through the noise of the culture and get attention for deserving work? Hire Wildbound, for starters. They’ve got a lot of arrows in their quiver and their aim is true.”
Steve Wasserman
Publisher of Heyday and former books editor of the Los Angeles Times -
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“Working with Wildbound is a dream! They’ve taken our book festival to new heights through extensive press coverage and leading edge social media strategies, not to mention snazzy video production that achieves exactly our purpose. Their expertise, commitment to excellence, and joyful exuberance add tremendous value to our efforts. We look forward to having Wildbound on our team for years to come!”
Cherilyn Parsons
Founder and Director, Bay Area Book Festival and Women Lit
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“What makes the Drakes at Wildbound so special is they embody the essential qualities that are at the heart of a successful public relations team. And what are those qualities - insight and sensitivity - which translate into a talent to shape and frame the innate power and beauty of a book. Their dedication, effort and professional artistry has had a profound impact on our work and proven indispensable to our success.”
Boston Teran
Internationally bestselling author of Creed of Violence & God Is a Bullet -
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“Wildbound keeps a writer way too busy with innovative strategies and energetic pursuit of promotion all while maintaining a deep understanding of the sensibilities of authors...no matter how eccentric their personalities.”
Peter Mehlman
Emmy nominated writer/producer of Seinfeld & author of It Won’t Always Be This Great -
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“Julia and Jared Drake are perfection. They are the consummate professionals who put their heart and soul into every client. I would not be where I am today if it weren't for their wisdom, genuine dedication and insight.”
Dr. Nina Ansary
Historian & author of Jewels of Allah: The Untold Story of Women in Iran
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“Julia is a passionate book lover, and I came to see she was not only a superb publicist but a wonderful editor as well. Her energy and enthusiasm kept me going. I’d work with Wildbound again in a minute.”
Richard Kramer
Emmy Award-winning writer/producer & author of These Things Happen -
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“I hired Wildbound to help me with the publicity for two of my novels and have found them to be well-connected, efficient and organized. I heartily recommend them to anyone seeking competent and professional help with publicity."
Margaret Coel
New York Times bestselling author of the Wind River mystery series
Ready to Turn Your Story into a Screen Moment?
If you're ready to create a video that reflects your voice and resonates with your audience, let's make it happen.
More Ways To Amplify Your Story
Looking for support beyond media outreach? We offer a full range of creative, strategic services to help authors and publishers grow their visibility and connect with the right audience.
Develop your presence across web, email, and public-facing platforms.
Platform Building
Press Campaigns
Media coverage may include reviews, interviews,TV, guest articles, features, event listings, podcasts, radio..
Marketing Services
Designed to place your book directly in front of readers and build word-of-mouth
From launch parties to panels — we help you plan, promote, and produce meaningful literary events.
Events
Web Design
A professional site that reflects your work — and makes sure people can find it.
Social Media Marketing
Build your audience, shape your voice, and grow your platform across social channels.