WHAT TE DUA MAKES
Launch films for YC and a16z speedrun founders: a 60 to 90 second hero film, cutdowns for X and LinkedIn, and a plan for launch day. Te Dua also makes brand films, demo videos, raise announcements and documentaries, and tells the story of the venture firms behind the companies.
THE PROOF
25+
YC S26 companies launched with a Te Dua film
1.1M+
Launch-day views across Te Dua films
50+
Launch films for YC and a16z speedrun founders
80+
Clients, from YC founders to venture firms
WHO WE WORK WITH
Founders backed by Y Combinator and a16z speedrun, plus Draper, Stellar, Rho, Boost VC and RapidFort. One standing crew across San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles, with credits that include Reacher and Dragons' Den.
WHERE IT STARTED
Daniel Farrell started producing media for Tim Draper while still in high school, then coached founders on their pitch at Draper University. He kept seeing the same thing: the best company doesn't always win. The best-understood one often does. Te Dua grew out of that in 2023.
COMMON QUESTIONS
What is Te Dua?
Te Dua is a film studio for startups and venture firms, founded by Daniel Farrell. It is best known for its launch films and has made 50+ for YC and a16z speedrun founders, including 25+ in a single YC batch. Te Dua is an independent studio, not affiliated with Y Combinator or a16z.
Is Te Dua the same as Te Dua Media?
Yes. The studio was known as Te Dua Media and now goes by Te Dua. Its website is still teduamedia.com.
Who founded Te Dua?
How do I book a launch film?
Start at teduamedia.com or email daniel@teduamedia.com with your launch date.