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  • 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
  • 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
  • Independent Creative Studio In Taiwan

    BE LUCKY is an independent creative studio in Taiwan. We turn ideas into films, branding, outdoor advertising and social media campaigns. From building brands to putting unexpected things in the street, we make things people notice...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Production
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $300/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    6 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Helping you create branded content that sparks engagement

    We are the ones you call when you need an extra pair of hands to help you build the narrative based content that your team can't handle on their own, or if you don't have a team at all...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Content Marketing
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Unlock Your Potential.

    YF Agency combines strategic branding and creative production to craft impactful solutions that elevate brands. From defining identities and producing engaging visuals to driving results with digital campaigns, we bring bold ideas to life. Whether you need a brand refresh, compelling content, or optimized...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
    • Graphic Design
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    Location
    Tokyo, Japan
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $250/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $50,000 & Up
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Creative Video Production Company in London

    Rob Pinney Studio is a London video production company and creative studio specialising in high-impact brand campaigns, corporate films, and online content...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Leading production company in Thailand. We help you make great content.

    Alchemist Productions is a full-service film production company in Bangkok, Thailand committed to providing exceptional production services, one story at a time. We offer complete film production services in Thailand and globally for studios, brands, agencies, moms, dads, and friends...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Bangkok, Thailand
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
    • Branding
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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Your creative production partner for human-led storytelling

    Were a creative production partner for brands and agencies who believe the best stories are still human. We produce work across formats TV commercials, social-first content, branded films and photography in the UK and internationally. Were built to be agile, shaping the team and production around each...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $200/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Branding And Creative Studio For Bubblier Futures

    mimosa is a branding and creative studio in Berlin, building brands for bubblier futures since 2015...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Logo Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Advertising
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    Location
    Berlin, Germany
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $180/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • 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
  • Making your brand future-proof.

    Bängeri engages Gen Z advisors to collaborate in enhancing brand strategies, product and service offerings as well as optimizing marketing communication. We leverage co-creation methodologies in the consultation process...

    Top Services:

    • Business Consulting
    • Market Research
    • Branding
    • Product Design
    • Creative Services
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    Location
    Helsinki, Finland
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Jackson Wynne, crafts meaningful experiences. From planning to execution, we elevate your brand with clarity and purpose, ensuring it stands out where it matters most...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Creative Services
    • Video Production
    • Web Design
    • Package Design
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    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $170/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Full-Service Marketing & Advertising Agency

    Versa Creative is an award-winning marketing and advertising agency that’s dedicated to delivering powerful narratives and exceptional results...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Logo Design
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
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    Location
    Houston, Texas
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • We bring the spark that lights the fire.

    Were (spark), a full-service production agency with speed, agility, and a collaborative spirit.We help you craft compelling stories people want to hear and deliver them on the right channel, at the right time, to the right person. Getting your brand ready to act when that magic moment strikes that...

    Top Services:

    • Web Design
    • SEO
    • Social Media Marketing
    • UI/UX Design
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Louisville, Kentucky
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • 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
  • New England's Premier Video Production Company

    We are a video production company that focuses on corporate video production, brand video, documentary filmmaking, live event video production, and more...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Show more
    Location
    Rochester, New Hampshire
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • From Script to Screen We Can Bring Your Ideas and Brands to Life.

    We're a full service production company from script to screen we can handle it all. You have an idea or product we will work with you to provide the best commercial to represent your product and vision to the end user...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Tampa, Florida
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Maximize Your Reach and Impact Ventures Video Production and Marketing Services

    Venture is a full-service video marketing and production company. We specialize in partnering directly with brands and organizations to produce high-end and cost-effective video and content for web, social, and traditional channels...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Advertising
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Denver, Colorado
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • From concept development to final cut

    DVA Productions is a boutique full-service production firm that focuses on providing its services to organizations in the fields of education, science, the nonprofit sector, and mission-driven businesses. We have cooperated with NSF, AAAS, MIT, Rutgers, ACM, and many more...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Metuchen, New Jersey
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Strategic 360° digital marketing by unapologetically funny people

    that funny agency forges unique monthly based consulting client partnerships through the breadth of our capabilities (technology and next-gen CX, strategic team formation, and competitive price modeling), and the depth of our understanding of how to enrich forward-thinking, rule-breaking brands navigating the...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Web Design
    • Digital Strategy
    • Digital Marketing
    • SEO
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    Location
    Yardley, Pennsylvania
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • High value video production for art and industry.

    At Visia Studios, our team of skilled professionals combines creativity and expertise to deliver high-quality video production services tailored to meet the unique needs of various specialized sectors. With our innovative approach and dedication to excellence, we strive to exceed client expectations and bring...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Melbourne, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    4 Projects Listed
  • NC Video Production Company

    Delivering a seamless and exceptional experience, our services encompass world-class video production aimed at fostering engagement and brand development. We equip our clients with potent marketing tools designed to compel their audiences into meaningful actions...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    Durham, North Carolina
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your brand, our fun.

    We are a full-service video production company for TV, social media, and the web. We specialize in taking your product or brand's key selling points, creating a custom script, gathering top-notch talent and creativity to shoot and execute, and then editing until a final, polished commercial is in your hands...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Vancouver, Washington
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • You might consider us idealists, but we are the changemakers.

    ATTIC is a boutique film and commercial creative content production agency. We strategise, visualise, concept, create, and produce all through a cinematic lens. We are a one-stop content production house...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Audio Production
    • Video Marketing
    • Advertising
    • Show more
    Location
    Salzburg, Austria
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Video Production With Integrity And Impact

    Fragrant Film is a video production company out of Dallas, TX. Focusing on commercial and branded content, the company values drive decisions that result in excellent productions while enjoying the process. Fragrant is in the business of long-term relationships and they are proud that most clients return for...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Argyle, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
    Portfolios Count
    2 Projects Listed
  • We Create Killer Videos. That's It.

    Storyflow is a premium video production company based in London and operating globally. We partner with agencies and brands to help them create videos that bridge the gap between what's 'cool' and what 'works'...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Video Marketing
    Location
    London, United Kingdom
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Marketing for Manufacturers DFW Metroplex

    Based in Fort Worth, Texas, BRING specializes in creative marketing for manufacturers– uncovering unique brand attributes that elevate clients above the competition. We do this through customer research, brand positioning and strategy, creative development, video production and web/digital campaigns...

    Top Services:

    • Creative Services
    • Branding
    • Video Production
    • Digital Services
    • Logo Design
    • Show more
    Location
    Fort Worth, Texas
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Your Story Will Be Told With Style and Passion.

    We're a full-service, script-to-screen audiovisual production company with an in-house film and photography studio in downtown Budapest. Whether you're looking to tell your brand's story, captivate your audience, or create content that stands out, we make it simple and seamless to bring your vision to life...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Budapest, Hungary
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • Armad Creative Solutions is a branding-led creative agency based in Armenia, offering design, animation, video production, and UI/UX services. We help startups and brands build bold, strategic identities and engaging visual experiences. With 12+ years of industry experience, we craft everything from logos and...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Package Design
    • Print Design
    • UI/UX Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Yerevan, Armenia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Creative Media Solutions

    With in-house talent and a network of the best crews available - we strive for perfection for every project, big or small. Our A-Z approach means we can provide the entire production spectrum, from creative to the final post stages...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    Location
    Tel Aviv, Israel
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Don't Market Your Brand. We Tell Your Story.

    Encoded Noire is a full-service creative agency headquartered in Lafayette, Louisiana. We specialize in brand identity, marketing strategy, and visual content production for clients in consumer goods, healthcare, financial services, and cultural organizations. Our work combines studio-level design craft with...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • Design Services
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    Location
    Grand Coteau, Louisiana
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • More Leads Wont Convert Without Trust

    Fantestimonial is a trust strategy and video marketing consultancy that helps businesses turn their existing reputation into a visible competitive advantage. Rather than focusing solely on generating more leads, the company helps organizations bridge the gap between initial interest and purchase by...

    Top Services:

    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Video Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Production
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    Location
    Doncaster, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • We Make Space For Wonder.

    Not every story is worth telling. Facutly is the agency that finds it. Brand strategy, design, and film, built by one integrated team, from brief to final frame...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Event Marketing
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $150/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    3 Projects Listed
  • The marketing agency that cares...

    At Blu Edge, we go above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. Our dedication is unwavering, providing you with the support that makes all your business goals a reality. With us as your ally in growth, success has never been closer...

    Top Services:

    • Advertising
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Branding
    • Digital Strategy
    • Show more
    Location
    Hazmiyeh, Lebanon
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $149/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Let's Save the World From Bad Content.

    We believe in a world where everyone has the opportunity to be informed, inspired and entertained in the best way possible. We combine a consulting practice with a powerful marketing platform of services that supports internal marketing teams...

    Top Services:

    • Audio Production
    • Video Production
    • Digital Marketing
    • Content Marketing
    • Video Marketing
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    Location
    Montreal, Canada
    Number of Employees
    50 - 99
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $25,000 - $50,000
  • Branding And Marketing Agecny

    Media Wall Street, the best branding and marketing agency in Chandigarh, specializes in transforming businesses with expert brand strategy, digital marketing, content creation, and web development. Our team of professionals is dedicated to understanding your unique goals and delivering tailored solutions that...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Services
    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Web Design
    • Branding
    • Show more
    Location
    Mohali, India
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • We Are Here To Set The Bar

    At WCStudios, we are not just a video production company, but a team of creatives who are dedicated to bringing your story to life in a meaningful and memorable way...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    Location
    Eden Prairie, Minnesota
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Films That Fight For People & Planet

    What Took You So Long is a global creative agency with 15 years of experience producing films, photography, and digital campaigns across 150+ countries. From conflict zones to climate summits, we tell stories that matter with ethics at the heart of every production. Our clients include the UN, NGOs, and...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Creative Services
    • VR/AR
    • Branding
    • Public Relations
    • Show more
    Location
    New York City, New York
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
    Portfolios Count
    1 Project Listed
  • Setting the Southwest Standard.

    Zia Media Group is the marketing department for any small, and up to enterprise level businesses...

    Top Services:

    • Digital Marketing
    • Social Media Marketing
    • SEO
    • Web Design
    • Branding
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    Location
    Farmington, New Mexico
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    Under $1,000
  • America's Premier Video Solutions Company

    We're a passionate team of creative professionals dedicated to helping businesses across America shine through exceptional visual content...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Web Development
    • SEO
    • Digital Marketing
    • Show more
    Location
    Las Vegas, Nevada
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $125/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $10,000 - $25,000
  • Storytelling with purpose for the modern era.

    From non-profits to startups and Fortune 100 companies among our clients, we're an award winning results driven social media and film production agency with a passion for telling stories and building community online...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Social Media Marketing
    • Video Marketing
    • Digital Marketing
    • Digital Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Des Moines, Iowa
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000
  • Hobart Video Production & Design Studio

    No Name Creative is an independent video production and branding studio based in Hobart, Tasmania. We create brand films, commercial campaigns, brand identities, graphic design, and photography for businesses across hospitality, tourism, food & beverage, and professional services...

    Top Services:

    • Video Production
    • Branding
    • Graphic Design
    • Web Design
    • Creative Services
    • Show more
    Location
    Oakdowns, Australia
    Number of Employees
    Under 49
    Average Hourly Rate
    $120/hr
    Minimal Budget
    $1,000 - $10,000

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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?

Documentary production companies create non-fiction films that inform, educate, and inspire. Common subjects they cover are nature, true crime, social justice, and corporate stories, presented in a range of formats, including long-form features, episodic series, short-form content, and branded content for streaming platforms and television.  

Common types of documentaries include:  

  • 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.