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Best Documentary Production Companies in Illinois

16 Companies-Rankings updated: September 16, 2026

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  • The Bureau Of Small Projects

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    Big Brand Experience Put to Work for Small Business, Nonprofits and Startups

    The Bureau of Small Projects implements enterprise-level production to create story-driven brand videos for small businesses, nonprofits, and startups. With 10+ years of experience, the documentary video production company has worked with NBC, Coca-Cola, and the Planetary Society...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Strategy
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    31 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (32)
    4.9 4.9 (30)

  • Localeyes Video Production

    VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    Emmy-winning B2B video production with dedicated local crews nationwide: strategy-first video

    Emmy-winning B2B video production with dedicated local crews nationwide: strategy-first video

    LocalEyes produces brand, testimonial, and documentary-style videos, with 100% satisfaction guarantee. An Emmy Award-winning documentary production company with 3,900+ videos produced across tech, healthcare, education, and finance. Clients include Cisco, SurveyMonkey, and Gucci...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (5)
    5.0 5.0 (75)

  • Motion Source

    Video Production That Moves You

    Video Production That Moves You

    Motion Source is a fully-capable, fully-awesome Chicago-based video production company that weaves compelling narratives through cinema-grade videos designed to inspire, entertain—and sell. We’re not into showing off, just showing up; and producing really great content that’s really effective, too...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Brookfield, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (82)

  • Big Teeth

    Video production and animation studio

    Video production and animation studio

    Big Teeth Productions is a Chicago-based video production company that creates brand videos and motion graphics that move people to act. We partner with brands, agencies, and nonprofits to produce work made by humans, for humans. Go humans!...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    8 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Concept One Media

    The most creative videos at unimaginable price!

    The most creative videos at unimaginable price!

    Concept One Media provides 35+ years of experience and an in-house studio to ship results-driven videos. Its capabilities span coporate corporate, documentary-style interview, training, and event videos. Its client portfolio includes 3M, Allstate, Brother, and Ulta Beauty...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Branding
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (20)

  • Video Parachute

    Seamless video production services

    Seamless video production services

    With a cohesive partnership established in 2007, our team boasts an impressive collective experience of over 100 years in the field of video production and editing. At Video Parachute, we take pride in our status as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certified by the City of Chicago...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (19)

  • Cultivate Brands

    Cultivate your brand.

    Cultivate your brand.

    Cultivate is a Chicago-based brand agency that crafts award-winning brands, marketing tools, websites, and apps...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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    4.0 4.0 (4)

  • Talus Films

    Capture Your Mission Visually, Build Trust Authentically, Connect Emotionally

    Capture Your Mission Visually, Build Trust Authentically, Connect Emotionally

    Are you ready for a video that moves people? Talus Films produces video that captures your mission visually, builds trust authentically, and connects emotionally. Our work is rooted in storytelling to set you apart and connect you on a human level all while saving you time, energy, and money...

    Top Services:

    • Video Marketing
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (9)

  • Bottle Rocket Media

    YOUR VIDEO SHOULD MAKE AN IMPACT.

    YOUR VIDEO SHOULD MAKE AN IMPACT.

    Bottle Rocket Media pairs documentary-style corporate and event video with SEO-driven distribution for clients including Apple, Dyson, United Airlines, and McDonald's. The Chicago-based documentary agency holds 24 Telly Awards, one Emmy, making it a strong fit for mid-size to enterprise brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (18)

  • Umault

    Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.
    B2B video marketing done right!

    B2B video marketing done right!

    Prospective customers are not immune to emotions; they are just like us. At Umault, we specialize in crafting videos that evoke deep emotions, leaving a lasting impression for years to come...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • Skalawag Productions

    Where Vision Meets Motion, Flavor Meets Imagination.

    Where Vision Meets Motion, Flavor Meets Imagination.

    Skalawag Productions, a full-service branded video production company in Chicago, collaborates with brands and agencies to create engaging video and photo content. Specializing in Food, Beverage, and Education, we offer comprehensive services including animation, editing, and finishing touches. Whether you...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    10 Projects Listed
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    4.8 4.8 (24)

  • Rob Orr Productions

    Let us tell your story!

    Let us tell your story!

    We produce high quality, customized stories that explain who you are to the world...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Westchester, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
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  • Silva Brand

    Minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.

    Minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector.

    Silva Brand is one of the country's only minority-owned brand strategy and marketing firms dedicated to the B2B sector...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Logo Design
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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  • BP Video Production

    Video That Wins Business

    Video That Wins Business

    BP Video Production specializes in creating high-impact brand, promotional, and testimonial videos that drive results and engage audiences. With a focus on story-driven content and top-notch production quality, the agency helps businesses achieve their marketing goals effectively. BP Video Production combines...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Mokena, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (23)

  • Bada Bing Productions

    We create cinematic experiences that drive lasting results.

    We create cinematic experiences that drive lasting results.

    The highest praise we've ever received? These are the guys you actually want to hang out with on set. No egos, no drama. Were about telling awesome stories with awesome people. So, whether you're looking for a killer video, a memorable ad, or something entirely out of the box, we've got you covered from the...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Geletka+

    Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Make Art That Doesn't Waste Time

    Geletka+ is an full-service, independent, creative-first agency based in Chicago. We help brands move faster and make a bigger impact by cutting unnecessary process and building integrated teams around the work that matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Product Design
    • Package Design
    • Mobile App Development
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    Location
    Chicago, Illinois
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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