Best US Documentary Production Companies

136 Companies - Rankings updated: August 22, 2026

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  • Real Media

    Content that roars

    Content that roars

    Content that roars. Storytelling with purpose. Results driven, compelling, award winning content. You need a team that understands your audience, message, and call to action. Check. You also need a team with the tools, talent, and experience. Let us take you through our process and well help take your...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
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    Location
    Overland Park, Kansas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (17)

  • IronWorx Media

    Specializing in producing high quality content.

    Specializing in producing high quality content.

    We at IronWorx Media produce short documentaries for nonprofits and businesses as well as award-winning narrative films. IronWorx had its beginning as a one-woman band. Realizing the valuable filmmaking opportunities made available through collaboration, award-winning filmmaker and founder of IronWorx Media...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $175/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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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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  • Soundfall Media

    Your Next Video Starts Here

    Your Next Video Starts Here

    We produce scroll-stopping, high performance creative content for e-commerce and DTC brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Ashland, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Collective Thought Media

    We make strategic video campaigns designed to grow your brand...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Logo Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Middletown, Rhode Island
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $187/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Awakened Films

    New Jersey Video Production Services

    New Jersey Video Production Services

    Awakened Films releases impactful visual stories through interview videos and docu-style films for nonprofits, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and corporate brands. Clients include CBS, Columbia University, the National Kidney Foundation, and The Nature Conservancy...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Audio Production
    • Social Media Marketing
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    Location
    Madison, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    7 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (144)

  • Farallon Films

    Bay Area's #1 Video Production Company

    Bay Area's #1 Video Production Company

    We are a full-service video production company, deeply committed to the art of filmmaking. We collaborate closely with esteemed brands and agencies, carefully overseeing every aspect of production, including the critical post-production stage. It is our unwavering commitment to the finer details that fill...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Walnut Creek, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Binary Pulse Studios

    Crafting Compelling Video Content

    Crafting Compelling Video Content

    Binary Pulse Studios, a premier video production agency, creates engaging videos that move, motivate, and educate. Its expert team elevates brands through rich, cinematic imagery and polished post-production visuals. Leveraging versatile studio spaces and cutting-edge technologies, Binary Pulse Studios...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • VR/AR
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Newport Beach, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $199/hr
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  • Rule29

    Make That Creative Connection

    Make That Creative Connection

    Rule29 applies its Creative Matters® process to create strategy-led, brand-focused multi-channel videos. Its offerings span documentaries, sizzle reels, script development, voiceover, and commercials. Best for brands seeking documentary production integrated into overall marketing and brand campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Digital Services
    • Logo Design
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Phoenix, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    12 Projects Listed
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    4.7 4.7 (4)
    5.0 5.0 (28)

  • Synchronous Pictures

    Doc Originals, Branded, Animation, TV Production.

    Doc Originals, Branded, Animation, TV Production.

    Synchronous Pictures specializes in original documentaries and branded docs, with credits including a PBS-streaming feature and a SXSW EDU selection. As proof of expertise, the documentary production company has earned Emmy Nominations, the Telly Awards, and the ISF Awards Presidential Medal...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    San Diego, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.5 4.5 (2)
    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • Increditors

    Your unfair advantage in video.

    Your unfair advantage in video.

    Increditors is a video editing company that excels in delivering top-tier video editing and post-production services. Its team comprises highly skilled video editors, artists, animators, and motion designers who collaborate to produce outstanding video content...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Business Consulting
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    Location
    Sheridan, Wyoming
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • 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

    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)

  • Cloud Animations

    We are Cloud Animations and we create stunning animated videos based on a proven results.

    We are Cloud Animations and we create stunning animated videos based on a proven results.

    Cloud Animations stands tall as the finest 2D & 3D animation company in the USA. Our goal is to bring the most mesmerizing and aesthetically-engaging visual and characters to life...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Logo Design
    • Video Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • The Courtside Group

    Stop Promoting. Start Storytelling.

    Stop Promoting. Start Storytelling.

    If you're looking for a partner (not a vendor) who can work alongside you to help you reach your goals, let's talk. Our clients love our Authentic Marketing approach, which focuses on business strategy, targeted messaging, and authentic delivery. We would love to talk about how to bring your content goals to...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Dallas, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • VIA Productions

    A Better Way

    A Better Way

    VIA has three divisions: Production Services, Spothub, and Original Content. Our Production Services division is a very traditional Lights. Camera. Action. production company. We produce video and audio content from start to finish. Spothub is our own proprietary technology platform that automates high-volume...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Audio Production
    • Email Marketing
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    Location
    Memphis, Tennessee
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (21)

  • LOCLYZ Media

    The video production experience you didn't think you could afford.

    The video production experience you didn't think you could afford.

    Loclyz (Local-eyes) offers premium production and live streaming services at a reasonable cost. We have over 100 years of experience in the business, and bring your vision to life, so you can share it with the world...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    Location
    Parker, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (7)

  • VG Creations

    Elevate Your Brand With Our Video Production Services.

    Elevate Your Brand With Our Video Production Services.

    We are a video production based out of West Palm Beach, Florida. We help brands, Businesses, Etc create Effective & High Quality Videos to help increase Brand Growth. We love to work with companies that take priority in keeping consistency and high quality videos or photos. VG Creations is here to help you...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    West Palm Beach, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • C&I Studios

    Stories That Inspire Real Results

    Stories That Inspire Real Results

    C&I Studios is a global creative studio specializing in video production, photography, branding, graphic design, web design, and storytelling-driven marketing campaigns. The agency helps brands create impactful visual experiences that engage audiences and drive measurable results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Web Design
    • Web Development
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    Location
    Los Angeles, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.6 4.6 (9)

  • Ragtown Media

    Culture Starts With A Story. Don't Tell It. Capture It.

    Culture Starts With A Story. Don't Tell It. Capture It.

    Ragtown Media is a documentary production company in Scottsdale, Arizona, founded by Clayton Lindley in 2007. We shoot documentaries for brands, athletes, and culture: branded films, live events, commercial spots, and podcast production. Clients include Red Bull, BBC, History Channel, Barrett-Jackson, GQ...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Scottsdale, Arizona
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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  • Muon Video

    We Create Branded Content, Corporate Ads, Event Coverage and Hotel Videos.

    We Create Branded Content, Corporate Ads, Event Coverage and Hotel Videos.

    Founded in New York, Muon provides full video production support to businesses. We bring enthusiasm, energy, and imagination to every story we tell. We look forward to working with you...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $210/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
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    5.0 5.0 (2)

  • Rocket House Pictures

    We Make Videos That Matter.

    We Make Videos That Matter.

    Rocket House Pictures connects audiences through cinematic brand storytelling. Its expertise covers documentary films, training, educational, nonprofit, testimonial, corporate, and promotional videos. With 20+ years in the business, it is recognized as one of the top documentary production companies...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $220/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    4.6 4.6 (3)
    5.0 5.0 (42)

  • MontaVega Media

    Set Your Brand in Motion.

    Set Your Brand in Motion.

    We provide video production services that seamlessly integrate with any marketing and client-facing platform you use. From start to finish, we've got you covered in Video Production, 3D Animation, Web Services, and Digital Marketing...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Austin, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (62)

  • High Arc Media Inc.

    We lead with video & digital marketing to make businesses more money.

    We lead with video & digital marketing to make businesses more money.

    Full-service media & marketing agency specializing in high-end video production, digital strategy, and brand growth...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
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    Location
    Atlanta, Georgia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
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  • AVR Media Group

    A Video Production Powerhouse

    A Video Production Powerhouse

    AVR Media Group is a Miami-based creative studio specializing in cinematic storytelling and high-quality audiovisual content. We help brands worldwide engage their audiences through innovative strategies, impactful visuals, and enduring collaborations...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Miami, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (53)

  • FOXFORCE

    A Digital Marketing Company specializing in Videos

    A Digital Marketing Company specializing in Videos

    We craft heartfelt narritives that consumers love. FOXFORCE is a full-service video production agency plus digital marketing company. We specialize in social video series for TikTok, IG Reels, YouTube and more. We've got over 40 years of combined experience making unique videos that help the biggest brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Provo, Utah
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    5.0 5.0 (1)

  • Round 7 Productions

    Our mission is to inspire humanity through the power of visual storytelling.

    Our mission is to inspire humanity through the power of visual storytelling.

    We are in the process of establishing Charlotte's foremost creative agency, with the goal of rendering visual media accessible and user-friendly for individuals and enterprises alike. We operate as a comprehensive video production company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, offering a full spectrum of...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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  • Raised Media Co.

    Elevating your brand with every frame.

    Elevating your brand with every frame.

    Raised Media Co. is a premier video production and photography agency based in NYC. We specialize in creating high-quality visual content that tells compelling stories and elevates brands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Lenslight Media

    Boston-based. No Agency Overhead

    Boston-based. No Agency Overhead

    Lenslight Media is a Boston healthcare video production studio run by director Nami Assir. Patient stories, provider interviews, product explainers, and thought leadership films for health systems, medtech, and digital health teams, built for HIPAA review and the review rounds regulated work demands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Boston, Massachusetts
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • Brave Makers

    Your Fearless Production Partner

    Your Fearless Production Partner

    A collaboration of innovative creatives and a production company built for the now. We make the creative process more efficient and effective, with a global network of talent and resources. Consider us your in-house team. That's how we deliver fresh, relevant, and unmissable work to solve content challenges...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Montclair, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
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    4.3 4.3 (1)

  • Episode 11 Productions

    Making the Ordinary-Extraordinary

    Making the Ordinary-Extraordinary

    Episode 11 Productions embodies creativity, precision, and storytelling expertise. We are a forward-thinking media production company that collaborates with businesses to craft impactful visual content. Our brand is built on the principles of professionalism, innovation, and excellence...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Audio Production
    Location
    Charlotte, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
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    5.0 5.0 (10)

  • Adam Wells Studio LLC

    Ideas Made Visible.

    Ideas Made Visible.

    Adam Joseph Wells is a San Franciscobased photographer and filmmaker. Trained in architecture at the University of Michigan (13), Wells approaches visual storytelling with a problem-solving mindsetpursuing dynamic, harmonious compositions defined by crisp, guiding lines...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    San Francisco, California
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • PRO Photoshop Expert

    Professional Photoshop Services for High-Quality Image Editing

    Professional Photoshop Services for High-Quality Image Editing

    Experience the magic of our digital photo manipulation services, where innovation and expertise converge to redefine the boundaries of visual storytelling. Elevate your images, captivate your audience, and unveil the untapped potential within each frame. Step into a world where your imagination takes center...

    Top Services:

    • Graphic Design
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Digital Strategy
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    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
    Portfolios Count
    5 Projects Listed
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  • Veteran Made

    A production company that understands how brands and agencies work

    A production company that understands how brands and agencies work

    Two former agency producers -- a military veteran and a D1 athlete -- built a production company that eliminates swirl and bloat...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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  • H&K Cinema

    Cinematic Storytelling, Crafted With Intention

    Cinematic Storytelling, Crafted With Intention

    H&K Cinema is a Dallas-Fort Worth based cinematic production company specializing in elevated wedding films, brand storytelling, and live event coverage. Founded in 2014, we blend documentary authenticity with refined visuals to create films that feel intentional, emotional, and timeless. From multi-day...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $500/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
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    5.0 5.0 (105)

  • Powers Films

    Story Matters

    Story Matters

    We make it hard to forget your brand's message. Cement your marketing vision with us to create visuals that keep your audience engaged...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Newtown, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $700/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
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