Dentsu x Salado Pictures Collaboration

Salado Pictures is a full-service production company based in Austin, Texas, and New York City. Specializing in high-quality commercials and branded content designed to engage and inspire audiences, our team combines strategic insights with expert production to bring compelling stories to life across all platforms. Explore our capabilities and portfolio to see how we can deliver premium work with Dentsu.

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Our Process

Our streamlined production approach takes your money further. Since no project is the same, we provide a highly customized approach that works best for you.

Our Services

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CREATIVE CONCEPT BRANDING EXPERIENCE DESIGN

STRATEGY INSIGHTS POSITIONING BRANDING MEASUREMENT

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Our Offering

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At Salado, we bring the same care and cinematic focus to every project. Our attention to detail and love for storytelling help us create work that’s both beautiful and impactful.

We see ourselves as an extension of your team–nimble, thoughtful, and prepared to make the process easy so that you can focus on the bigger picture.

B2B & Internal Films

Here are some of our favorite branded spots we’ve produced at all different scales.

Slalom | Designing In

Our Chicago testimonial film for Slalom pulls back the curtain on the people behind the consulting company —showcasing the empathy, curiosity, and trust that define their client relationships. Through thoughtful interviews and cinematic storytelling, the piece explores what businesses truly need from their partners: not just solutions, but collaboration, understanding, and shared vision.

JP Morgan | Smile

Our recap for the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge captures the energy and scale of the world’s largest corporate running event. From sunrise preparations to the roar of the crowd at the finish line, the film highlights the sense of teamwork and celebration that defines the day.

Amigo Provisions | HEB Quest for Texas

Founder of Amigo Provisions, Tim Parks, talks through the origins of the Texas brand, Amigo Provisions, and their new product, Ay Chihuahua, in a founder’s video for H-E-B’s new product into the marketplace initiative, Quest for Texas Best.

T-Mobile | Slalom

Partnering with Slalom and T-Mobile, we brought Timo, their new AI agent, to life through a cinematic launch film shot across airports, planes, and multiple cities —capturing the spirit of travel, connection, and innovation.

Shipstation | Split Ship

This internal training video for ShipStation combines clear talking-head instruction with on-screen UI demonstrations to help employees confidently navigate and work within the system. It’s designed to make learning practical tasks intuitive and efficient by showing exactly how actions are performed step-by-step.

Yext Summit | Christian Ward

Our work with Yext spans high-profile events and sleek, visually striking executive interviews filmed in their New York City office. Navigating packed schedules, our team traveled nimble and light, capturing polished, cinematic content that reflects Yext’s sharp, tech-driven brand identity.

Casora Group | Onyx Fund

Our film for The Casoro Group spotlights their Onyx Fund, a strategic investment opportunity designed to build wealth through purposeful real estate. Crafted to resonate with future investors, the video combines clear, data-driven storytelling with clean, dynamic graphics that break down complex information into an engaging narrative.

HEB | Veterans Partners

In this moving tribute for H-E-B’s Operation Appreciation initiative, we showcase how meaningful business support can uplift those who have served. Centered on unwavering support, love, and community, the video invites other businesses to join H-E-B in standing with and supporting Veterans.

SanoVit | Migdoel “Dio” Miranda

Former professional baseball player, Migoel "Dio" Miranda has dedicated his life to serving others. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, his recent partnership with San Juan-based SanoVit is allowing him to help others like him on a bigger scale.

One of our favorite things to do is capture and build stories from live events.

Live Event Films

Oscar Mayer | Wienie 500

Ahead of the Indy 500, the 2025 Wiene 500 was a spectacle of speed, humor, and brand creativity. We led with the adrenaline of the crowd, the swagger of the “drivers,” and the absurd brilliance of turning race-day tradition into comedy gold. Our final piece amassed over 1 million impressions and cemented the Wiene 500 as a standout cultural moment at one of America’s biggest sporting events.

Tidal | For The Love of Music

With raw, intimate moments and powerful interviews, including Casper Sage reflecting, “A lot of decisions I make are for the love of music,” the film positions streaming platform TIDAL as one with authenticity and passion. It also serves as a celebration of creativity, connection, and the heartbeat of a lively crowd.

PWC | Vegas

PwC’s The Summit 2025 brought together company leaders from every sector for three days of insight, innovation, and connection. Our team captured the scale and sophistication of the event through a wide range of deliverables—from a dynamic recap film highlighting key moments and speaker sessions, to custom looping visuals that played seamlessly across massive LED walls and venue screens.

Instacart | Cart Couture

Shot under intense time constraints, our team navigated the high-pressure environment of the VMAs to pull off a spot that follows Chloe Fineman as she takes matters into her own hands—smuggling snacks into an event where food isn’t allowed.

Audbile | Sundance

Shot in a single whirlwind day during the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Brittany Broski highlights the festival experience. Between celebrity panels, packed crowds, and up-and-coming filmmakers, the spot immerses viewers in the creative chaos of festival week—where art, humor, and storytelling collide.

Vista | Holiday Celebration 2025

This festive video celebrates Vista Equity Partners’ holiday gathering, capturing the joy, camaraderie, and memorable moments that capped off a fantastic year. Shared internally, the film aims to celebrate its new promotees, big achievements, and look forward to the year ahead.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect and to share a bit about who we are.

We’d love to continue the conversation and explore how we can support Dentsu’s vision moving forward.