Localeyes Video Production, Indigo Productions, The DVI Group, Out Of The Blue Films, Luminoustudios - these are among the top documentary video production companies known for crafting compelling narratives, capturing authentic stories, and delivering high-quality visual content that engages and inspires audiences.
Best Documentary Video Production Companies
9 Companies-Rankings updated: September 05, 2026
DesignRush vets all documentary production companies based on their creative and technical expertise, track record, and verified client reviews. Some listings may be paid.
A Video Production & Storytelling Studio For The New Attention Economy
Feel Right Inc. is a Los Angeles & Orange County video production company creating narrative-driven, relatable ads for consumer, tech, baby, lifestyle, automotive, travel, healthcare, education, SaaS, and B2B brands from concept and creative development through video production and post-production...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Huntington Beach, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$149/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
2 Projects Listed
Feel Right Inc. Services
Video Production
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Tribit
DiscoverCars
EY Global
Chita Living
Hugo Boss
Baleaf
Momcozy
Mamazing
Aiper
Povison
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Feel Right Inc. Reviews & Testimonials
Sean Dibsy
Realtor at The Brokeredge
5.0★
Video Production Review from Sean Dibsy
We worked with Feel Right Inc. to produce a commercial for our mortgage business, and the experience was great from beginning to end. Anthony and his team really understood our vision and helped us create a mortgage commercial that felt professional, modern, and authentic. They made the entire video production process easy, kept everything organized, and delivered a final commercial that we were genuinely excited to share. The video gave us a strong piece of marketing content that helped our mortgage company look more credible and stand out online. I'd highly recommend Feel Right Inc. to any mortgage lender, broker, real estate professional, or financial services company looking for high-quality commercial video production.
Michael F.
Review from Google
5.0★
Michael F.'s Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with this team on multiple projects since 2022. They've always been easy to work with and have overdelivered time and time again for us.
Dhruv Chadha
Review from Google
5.0★
Dhruv Chadha's Review Sourced from Google
Working with Anthony (Tony) and the team at Feel Right Inc. was an incredible experience. As a startup, this was our first time building a video of this kind to support our upcoming marketing campaign, and Tony took the time to guide us and helped us understand all the production stages so we felt confident throughout the entire process.
We are building Ahmi, a brand-new category of hardware product, and Anthony really took the time to understand our brand, what the product does, and our specific use cases for toddlers and infants. Because we were still in the MVP stage with our prototype, he was incredibly collaborative in figuring out how to effectively film the product. Through smart execution and creative direction, he ensured we could provide customers with an authentic, compelling view of exactly how the product functions in a real home environment.
Finally, Tony was extremely open to iterating on the script and made smart adjustments to ensure the final video aligned perfectly with our startup's goals. If you're a startup looking for a dedicated video production partner who truly invests in your vision, I highly recommend Feel Right Inc.
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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
Brave Makers Services
Video Production
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Macy's
Florida Water Lanman & Kemp
Mass Mutual
NJ Fassst
Keysight
Inmode Ltd
Montefiore Einstein
The New Yorker
Girls Leadership
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Brave Makers Reviews & Testimonials
Christian Estrellado
Co-Founder at Estro Communications
5.0★
Video Production Review from Christian Estrellado
Justin and the team over at Brave Makers was excellent to work with. They came up with so many creative ideas that it took the project to the next level. It became an award winning website.
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The Award Winning Video Agency for Educational Institutions.
Filmistas applies 30 years of filmmaking experience to the education sector, covering admissions films, fundraising campaigns, and brand storytelling. With clients like the University of Notre Dame, it's a niche fit for institutions seeking story-driven videos to boost enrollment or donor engagement...
Top Services:
Video Production
Creative Services
Video Marketing
Advertising
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Location
Simi Valley, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$80/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
9 Projects Listed
FILMISTAS Services
Video Production
Creative Services
Video Marketing
Advertising
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Notre Dame University
Graded - The American School of São Paulo
Cambridge International
Colegio Humboldt
EAC- Escola Americana de Campinas
Maple Bear Vila Nova Conceição
St. Nicholas School
AMISA USA
AVENUES - The World School
NYT TV
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FILMISTAS Reviews & Testimonials
Patricia Bacan
Marketing Manager at Casio Brasil
4.5★
Advertising Review from Patricia Bacan
Our partnership with Filmistas was very positive. From the precise initial brief understanding to the flawless final delivery, their team demonstrated unwavering commitment to achieving outstanding results. We were consistently kept informed of progress, ensuring full transparency. Filmistas' unique blend of creative communication and technical expertise masterfully transformed our vision into compelling audiovisual content, consistently on time and with remarkable flexibility for adjustments. They are an invaluable partner, truly aligned with our strategic objectives.
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Filma aims to help you create any type of videos, from anywhere in the world. We provide a seamless video production experience for businesses, connecting filmmakers and brands globally. For more information, contact us today and bring your videos to the next level !...
Top Services:
Video Production
Audio Production
Location
Dover, Delaware
Number of Employees
Under 49
Minimal Budget
Under $1,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Filma Services
Video Production
Audio Production
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We help broadcasters and producers working on documentaries, corporate and industrial films, find the right camera crew and help in New England and NYC. Equipment or personal or both. 20 years of experience...
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Creative Services
Branding
Video Production
Advertising
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Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$125/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
SN Media Services LLC Services
Creative Services
Branding
Video Production
Advertising
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Welcome to MotionX, where our goal is to create visions and turn them into reality...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Los Angeles, California
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$120/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Portfolios Count
1 Project Listed
Motion Services
Video Production
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OSI Industries
ZigDog
Oscar de la Renta
CIK Power
NHRA
IWF
Saje
all33
Valiex
Bliss
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Motion Reviews & Testimonials
A Z
Review from Google
5.0★
A Z's Review Sourced from Google
They always go above and beyond to find the right part. Very friendly staff and prices are within the industry standard.
JJJ PPP
Review from Google
5.0★
JJJ PPP's Review Sourced from Google
This location has a Hose Shop, Fluid Power repair shop, UL508 Electrical Panel shop and Motion Sales Branch all under one roof. Knowledgeable staff and extensive stock of motion control and electrical products (i.e. VFD's, contactors, controls, etc.) as well as many types of hose (custom built to order), bearings, motors, sprockets, chain, and much, much more.
E Osgood
Review from Google
4.0★
E Osgood's Review Sourced from Google
Very helpful, knowledgeable people get exactly what I need even when I'm not sure what I'm talking about. Been here several times, the only time I had to wait at the service desk is when they made me a hose on the spot.
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Asia Video Support is a bilingual video production company based in Tokyo, Japan that specializes in supporting international productions filming in Japan. The agency provides end-to-end production services, including pre-production planning, location scouting, bilingual film crews, equipment rental, live...
Top Services:
Video Production
Creative Services
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$100/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Asia Video Support Services
Video Production
Creative Services
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Toyota
Cirque du Soleil
Cartier
TV Arte
Discovery Channel
History Channel
Loreal
Louis Vuitton
Air France
Nikon
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Asia Video Support Reviews & Testimonials
Shaun Davies
Review from Google
5.0★
Shaun Davies's Review Sourced from Google
I hired Asia Video Support for a corporate video. They were prompt, professional and responsive. Edits were turned around quickly and feedback taken onboard. Great choice for bilingual video crew in Japan.
Barney Day
Review from Google
5.0★
Barney Day's Review Sourced from Google
Have worked with Asia Video Support to create promotional videos for the financial services industry several times now over the past couple of years. Very professional in both attitude and results, and highly responsive on a tight schedule.
John DiCesare
Review from Google
5.0★
John DiCesare's Review Sourced from Google
We had great experience working with Asia Video Support on our commercial. AVS scouted the location, provided the crew, expertise and equipment to get the project done smoothly. We're already planning our next shoot together. I highly recommend Asia Video support for anyone shooting in the Tokyo area.
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Merit Productions is an Austin video production company creating compelling content. Whether photo marketing or video storytelling, we create punchy, smart content that cuts through...
Top Services:
Video Production
Location
Austin, Texas
Number of Employees
Under 49
Average Hourly Rate
$150/hr
Minimal Budget
$1,000 - $10,000
Merit Productions Services
Video Production
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Autodesk
Lutron
Dell
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Independent
The University of Texas at Austin
Urbanspace Interiors
Ketra
Siemens
Texas Oncology
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Merit Productions Reviews & Testimonials
Natalie Young
Review from Google
5.0★
Natalie Young's Review Sourced from Google
Merit Productions is truly top notch. I've used them for severl professional projects over the years as well as a personal photo shoot for my daughter with Scott.
Professionally, they deliver outstanding work and always on time. While I am likely not their biggest client based on their online portfolio (like whoa! They do some big name business.), they always make me feel like we are.
The studio sessions with Scott are also really amazing and he has always made my daughter feel very comfortable. He has done professional headshots for me as well which turned out better than expected.
All around, I would not every hesitate to use them for our future projects.
Alexandra Brandt
Review from Google
5.0★
Alexandra Brandt's Review Sourced from Google
Scott and the team at Merit Productions are top notch. I've worked on numerous video and photography projects with them, and every single time have received an excellent final product. But the real magic of working with Merit happens during the development process. From initial idea to final deliverable, the Merit team brings a high level of creativity, detail-oriented problem solving, and professional talent to ensure you receive what you are looking for, often exceeding expectations. In addition to being delightfully fun to work with, they ask all the right questions to ensure casting is focused, wardrobes are spot on, and all of the tiny details are locked in. I've gone to the team with both loose ideas and rigid specifications, and they always knock it out of the park.
Oscar Interiano
Review from Google
5.0★
Oscar Interiano's Review Sourced from Google
I've worked with Merit for over a decade and there's a reason for that. Hands down the best crew in the Austin area. They are professional, efficient, always fun to work with. The end result of what I'm looking for always exceeds my expectation. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I highly recommend them!
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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
Cloud Animations Services
Video Production
Logo Design
Video Marketing
SEO
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5 Frequently Asked Questions About Documentary Production Companies
What does a documentary production company do?
Documentary video production companies provide filming and editing services for streaming platforms, NGOs, and broadcasters. They specialize in capturing authentic human and nature experiences that are thought-provoking and inspire action. The core idea behind this cinematic format is to understand the people behind the story, their philosophy and drive, and bring the topic closer to the audience.
The main services of documentary production companies can be segmented into three tiers:
Pre-production services: Conceptualization, research, scheduling, location scouting, and budgeting
Production services: Filming, directing, interviews with subjects, audio recording, and cinematography
Post-production services: Editing, archival footage insertion, adding subtitles, voiceover, sound design, and color grading
Some agencies also produce historical, social impact, educational, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) documentaries, and assist with festival submissions and distribution.
What kind of documentaries do these companies make?
Social impact and advocacy: Aimed at prompting public debate or activism for social justice and environmental issues
Investigative and crime: In-depth research into true stories, profiled crimes, historical events, or unsolved mysteries
Biographical and historical: Detailed explorations of influential individuals or historical events
Nature and science: Wildlife films and environmental documentaries
Branded documentaries: Create documentaries about a brand’s mission, impact, milestones, or corporate journey
Observational: Capturing real-life events as they unfold with minimal intervention from the filmmakers
Docuseries: Serialized stories that cover lifestyle, sports, food, or travel topics
How much do documentary video production companies charge for their services?
Documentary movies can cost between $10,000 and $1 million per production. The final price is determined based on the type of documentary, location, production quality, the size of the crew, the equipment needed, and the post-production process. In general, documentaries fall within the following brackets:
Low-budget documentaries: $10,000 to $50,000
Mid-range documentaries: $50,000 to $200,000
High-end documentaries: $200,000 to $1 million or more
On the lower end, many documentaries done by emerging filmmakers have budgets that are even lower than the industry threshold. These crews raise only enough to cover basic hard costs, relying on volunteer labor and in-kind contributions of goods and services.
On the higher end, documentary budgets can go far above $3 million and are usually allocated to high-profile projects supported by studios, broadcasting networks, and global streaming platforms.
In addition to production costs, what else needs to be accounted for in the final budget?
Besides filming costs, the final budget should also consider the following expenses:
Location permits and insurance
Crew salaries
Rental expenses for lighting, shooting, and sound equipment
Travel and accommodation for the crew
Do I own the final footage?
Typically, the contract determines ownership, but it is standard for the production company to own the raw files until final payment, after which the client receives the finished, edited content.
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