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.
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Narrative, Engineered
A film production company helping brands move their story, audience and ambition forward...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- 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...
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- 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...
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- 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
Crafting Visual Stories, Elevating Brands.
Mainspring Agency, based in Ottawa, Canada, is a leading video production agency known for its compelling narratives and results-driven approach. Providing creative storytelling and strategic insights, Mainspring Agency crafts captivating videos that motivate audiences to take action. Its versatile production...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Location
- Carleton Place, Canada
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Videos That Build Trust
EVERYWOW is a full-service communication and video agency based in Zurich, Switzerland. The agency puts their clients' leaders on camera in a way audiences believe, across interviews, thought-leadership podcasts, and large-scale livestreams...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Reputation Management
- Event Marketing
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- Location
- Zürich, Switzerland
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- 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
We create stunning visuals that create a lasting impack
Since 2008, we have specialized in producing stunning aerial and ground-based video and capturing breathtaking aerial photography that elevates your vision. Whether you're looking to showcase your commercial project, create compelling marketing content, or document an event from a unique perspective, our...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Location
- Louisville, Kentucky
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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
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...
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- 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
A seasoned crew of Production Professionals
We are a video production company that specializes in telling your story with exceptional video content...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Branford, Connecticut
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
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
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
We ignite brands at pivotal moments.
We align strategy, creative, and tech so your external story matches your internal reality. Senior leadership in every conversation, a partnership that lowers your blood pressure, and work built to last...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
- Web Design
- Web Development
- eCommerce Development
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- Location
- Columbus, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Audience Is Everything.
AdelaideFilm Works is an approved Commonwealth Government supplier, with services spanning documentary-style corporate, event, training, and promotional videos. Offering 20+ years of on-set experience, it has collaborated with Tourism Australia, McDonald's, SA Water, and DefenceSA...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Adelaide, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $170/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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
Brand Consultants.
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
Beyond Filmmaking
FILMMAKING COMPANY FOCUSING ON BUILDING DEEP CONNECTIONS AND LASTING BRAND ENGAGEMENT FOR THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR...
Top Services:
- Audio Production
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
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- Location
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $160/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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
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
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 31 Projects Listed
Colormatics
VerifiedVerified by the DesignRush team for authenticity and credibility.Award WinnerRecipient of a Best Design Award for outstanding work.A Video-Led Creative Company
Colormatics has produced video campaigns for Fiverr, American Express, Budweiser, Vanguard, Cabela's, and PrizePicks. The video-led creative agency covers live action production, animation, VFX, 3D, post-production, graphic design, photography, and media planning from offices in Austin and Spokane...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Spokane, Washington
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 21 Projects Listed
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
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
- Los Angeles, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
Pixelz Ltd Aotearoa New Zealand
Pixelz is a boutique documentary production studio covering documentaries, corporate videos, government content, and broadcast productions. With its series winning the Qantas Award, it suits organizations needing culturally informed, field-tested documentary crews. Trusted by Meridian Energy and NIWA...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Translation Services
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- Location
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Building strong brands at a first glance.
At Gashpar, our expertise lies in the art of transforming brief and transient interactions into enduring and meaningful relationships. We understand the pivotal role that sustained connections play in the success of any venture, and our specialized approach is dedicated to fostering these relationships...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Business Consulting
- Graphic Design
- Package Design
- Video Production
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- Location
- Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 7 Projects Listed
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
Creating awe inspiring videos
Volk Video excels at simplifying complex ideas and making them accessible to everyone. With a wealth of experience, we have conceptualized and produced numerous video production projects, including captivating corporate videos, impactful web videos and more. Our expertise lies in effectively conveying...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects Listed
Professional Video Production Doesn't have to Break the Bank
LSMP helps in creating impactful videos for creators and entrepreneurs...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Package Design
- Video Marketing
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
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- Location
- Sterling, Virginia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 Projects 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
Your Reliable Video Production Team
eImage is a trusted provider of marketing, advertising, promotional and documentary videos, catering to corporate and medium-sized businesses...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
A Creative Digital Agency
Viewstream is a creative digital agency. We are an award-winning agency built on the belief that amazing creative stories can drive your business forward. We partner with innovative companies to build brands, launch digital marketing and acquire customers. Let’s move forward together...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Product Design
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- Location
- San Francisco, California
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 8 Projects Listed
San Diego's Premier Video Company
New Evolution Video was one of the first online video production companies in the world with a start date of 2007 right after Youtube debuted their online platform to share video content. Now services 10 countries around the globe and over 22 Fortune 1000 company's it's no wonder New Evolution Video is...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Cultivate your brand.
Cultivate is a Chicago-based brand agency that crafts award-winning brands, marketing tools, websites, and apps...
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- 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
ROI-Driven Growth Marketing Agency
IGW is in many ways the ANTI marketing agency. Everyone has been burned by the marketing agency who locked them into long-term contracts, over-promised & under-delivered. We do things differently here. We structure our engagements w/ accountability baked in so that we have to EARN the ability to work...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- SEO
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Media House: Creative & Digital Marketing Agency
Creative Media House delivers corporate film and documentary-style video alongside digital marketing, social media, and event management. Clients include Oracle, Thomson Reuters, FedEx, and HP. The agency suits brands seeking story-driven video content integrated with broader marketing campaigns...
Top Services:
- Advertising
- Social Media Marketing
- Branding
- eCommerce Development
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 2 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
Film & Brand Content
We make films that capture your brand's unique spirit, are told in your authentic voice, and emotionally connect with your audience...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Where Authenticity Meets Audience
Loupe Theory: Your destination for top documentary production in the American South. We excel in meaningful marketing, bridging brands and their audiences with authenticity. Discover our full-service video production collective, where we craft powerful stories for diverse brands, from local non-profits to...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Let's create something amazing together
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...
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- Video Production
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- 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
We tell stories.
We are a Melbourne headquartered video production and live streaming company with crews all over Australia...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Burwood, Australia
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Simplify Complexity with Elegance with Ruby Shore Software.
Experience the elegance of simplified technology with Ruby Shore Software. We offer custom software development, captivating website design and expert digital media management. Simplify complexity with sophisticated software solutions...
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- Web Design
- Digital Marketing
- Mobile App Development
- Software Development
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Shreveport, Louisiana
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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...
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- 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
Telling Stories and Building Brands Since 1991
Superior video production and editing for more than three decades. We adore this piece! Established in 1991 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Panoptic Media is a boutique video production agency founded by Jim Prues. With a focus on storytelling and brand development, the agency has collaborated with a diverse...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Your Digital Storytelling Partner
Motivity Pictures: Your Storytelling Partner in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We specialize in crafting compelling videos, including brand stories, marketing, corporate, and training videos, to elevate your brand's impact and success...
Top Services:
- Video Production
- Location
- Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 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...
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- 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
2D Animators Striving to Make a Positive Impact With Our Work.
After Dark Animation is a small animation collective based in Cornwall, UK. We are made up of 2D animators specialising in digital drawn animation with an illustrative hand made approach. All our work is bespoke and unique...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Creative Services
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- Location
- Newquay, United Kingdom
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project 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...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Location
- Durham, North Carolina
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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Everything you need to know before you hire a documentary production company
How long does documentary production take?
Feature documentaries take a year or more to produce. Short-form documentaries, on the other hand, can be done within 2 to 3 months. Here's how much each phase entails for these smaller productions:
- Pre-production: 4 to 6+ weeks
- Production: 1 to 2 weeks
- Post-production: 2 to 6+ weeks
How can these companies make my documentary accessible to broader audiences?
Globally, there is an increasing expectation that accessibility must be included in plans for all documentaries, not just projects relating to disability.
This means inclusion of items relating to accessibility for d/Deaf, hard-of-hearing (HOH), blind, and low-vision audiences.
To help make documentaries accessible to broader and diverse audiences, filming crews include the following post-production elements:
- Transcripts: Cover all audible and visual elements that support the work around closed captions and audio descriptions.
- Closed captions (CC): Similar to subtitles, these captions cover spoken dialogue, changes of speaker, descriptions of music, and key sound effects to make the film accessible without sound; mainly intended for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers.
- Audio descriptions (AD): Audio tracks for blind and low-vision audiences that feature the full soundtrack but add verbal commentary on what is happening visually on-screen, to set the scene and describe other details.
In contemporary standards, these deliverables are a prerequisite for many film festivals, awards bodies, television networks, and streaming platforms.
Do I need a script before I approach a documentary production company?
In most cases, you don't need a prepared script.
Some businesses prefer to have a fully written script before commencing the interview process, while others begin scouting with just a rough idea of what they wish to portray in the documentary.
In that regard, a documentary production agency can help you translate your idea into a workable script as they know how to structure a story visually.
That said, having a basic outline in mind will help you convey your vision much more easily.
How do these production crews handle revisions during post-production?
Most documentary production companies include two to three revision rounds as part of the service package.
After the first version is finalized, you will need to review it and suggest changes.
When doing revisions, aim for consolidated feedback, i.e., collecting the remarks of all people involved in the review and sending them to the documentary production company all at once.
Consolidated feedback will keep the process efficient and will prevent you from being charged extra for going beyond the agreed number of revisions.
What kind of portfolio should a documentary production agency have?
A documentary film company should have a portfolio that highlights its strengths in producing various genres, industries, and market niches. Typically, it should contain the following:
- Client name and background
- Equipment (optional)
- Team composition and roles
- Budget and timeline
- Distribution platforms (e.g., social media, OOH)
- Film approach and rationale
- Scripts, screenplays, storyboards, or concept sketches
- Video link
- Business outcome
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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.
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