Finding a video production company in New York that can deliver high-quality creative work and reliable execution takes more than scanning portfolios. Browse our vetted agencies and compare them by budget, team size, industry expertise, and production capabilities.
The Design Pros
Headquartered in Rochester, NY, BZDesign is a versatile design, branding, and marketing agency. Our team of creative experts, including industrial, UI/UX and graphic designers, collaborates with clients across diverse industries, transforming their innovative concepts into reality...
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- Product Design
- Branding
- Design Services
- Graphic Design
- Digital Services
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
Captivating Content For The Global Audience
Tag Worldwide's The Hot Plate helps Food and Beverage brands create content minus the hassle of retainers or long-term contracts. We earn client trust through our renowned marketing solutions and take advantage of on-demand flexibility when it fits their business needs. We let you experience world-class media...
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- Video Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Print Design
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- Location
- Long Island City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
Bringing back Live-Action 2D animation
Composited complex 2D animation with strategically shot live-action footage...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Digital Strategy
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $50/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Make It Happen.
Black Stag Industries is a full-service media and marketing agency based in Camillus, NY, dedicated to helping brands tell compelling stories. From high-end video production and content creation to SEO, social media, digital ads, and branded apparel, we provide strategic solutions that drive growth and...
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- Video Production
- SEO
- Web Development
- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Camillus, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Media Translation & Localization Services.
Over the years, we've partnered with world-class clients who trust us to deliver exceptional services tailored to their unique needs. Our commitment to in-house production ensures cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. We take pride in our attentive and responsive customer service, offering...
Top Services:
- Translation Services
- Audio Production
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Scientifically Creative. Purposefully Human.
Part creative agency. Part media agency. 100% backed by data...
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- Design Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- Rochester, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
Inspiring Results through Integrated Marketing
At Pace Communications, we partner with leading Fortune 100 and notable brands, delivering integrated brand storytelling that spans 17 industry verticals. As your dedicated and agile marketing extension, we create better experiences for customers and employees. With audience-first creativity, fueled by data...
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- Digital Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 5 Projects Listed
We create yummy brands
Creative, lucid, and pragmatic marketing and communications agency. We create « mouth-watering » strategies, solutions and real business value for our clients...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Logo Design
- Package Design
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- Location
- Island Park, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
We are Genuine
Through digital experiences, we connect businesses of today to the potential of tomorrow...
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- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Audio Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
Design. Marketing. Promotion.
OtherWisz Creative Corporation, a WBE certified, New York State S-Corporation, is the interdisciplinary design team of Mark and Jill Wisz...
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- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Graphic Design
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
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- Location
- Buffalo, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
Setting Your Business in Motion
Hudson Fusion is passionate about utilizing effective marketing strategies to create meaningful motion and move your business in the right direction. Our team takes a customized, holistic perspective when crafting recommendations, resulting in successful outputs...
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- Video Production
- Content Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $199/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
If it moves fast, we film it.
TangentVector is a distinguished creative agency, uniquely focused on producing high-quality content tailored for the automotive, motorsport, and extreme lifestyle sectors. Our specialized expertise ensures a bespoke approach to meet the distinct needs of these dynamic industries...
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- Video Production
- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Best-in-class Growth Agency For DTC Brands
Flighted is a DTC growth marketing agency specializing in paid social ad management, ad creative production, and landing page design for brands looking to take their growth to the next level...
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- Media Buying
- PPC
- eCommerce
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Unique Visions.
Hey there! My name is Danny Yu, I'm a multidisciplinary designer and ice coffee fanatic based in New York City...
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- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Lets enjoy the happiness of creativity.
We are a multimedia studios specializing in 3D Design & Modelling, 2D & 3D Animation, eLearning, Mechanical Animation, Product animation, Graphics Design, 3D walkthrough, 3D billboards etc...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $15/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
A Brand Storytelling Agency.
Brandtelling designs and installs brand architecture for growth-stage B2B firms by installing a Story Operating System. We enable founder-led firms to scale without losing narrative control, so sales, marketing, and leadership operate from the same strategic story...
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- Branding
- Public Relations
- Content Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Business Consulting
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- Location
- East Northport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Crafting Videos That Outperform Expectations!
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Old Westbury, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
A Very Different Kind of Marketing Partner
Slightly Mad is a Long Island Advertising Agency specializing in Brand Identity, Strategic Marketing and Planning. We work hard to help your business succeed...
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- Video Production
- Graphic Design
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Content Marketing
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- Location
- Northport, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Content Rules!
We are a team of content developers -- producers, directors, DPs, illustrators, animators and editors -- who work together to produce dynamic videos that will engage your audience. Whatever your budget, you can be assured that if we take on your project you will be delighted with the results...
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- Video Production
- Audio Production
- Creative Services
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $125/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creative Consciousness in Motion.
Unreel Films is a full service production company based in NYC. We create from the ground up unique and specific tailored projects with an intent for close collaboration. We like to call in craft film! Our deepest intent is to leave the viewer coming out for the better through the experience we co-create...
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- Video Production
- Video Marketing
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Advertising
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
360 Creative Agency
SWELL is a 360° creative agency and full-spectrum production studio designed for the AI era, blending human creativity with machine intelligence to deliver high-impact brand experiences. With over 15 years of experience working with global brands across fashion, beauty, luxury, and technology, the agency...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Advertising
- AI Development
- VR/AR
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Crafting Joy, Connecting Hearts.
Hello Monday builds better businesses by harnessing joyful digital ideas, immersive experiences, and smart connected platforms that forge emotional connections between brands and their audiences. Whether its product innovation, dynamic digital campaigns, or crafting unique brand identities, we approach every...
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- Branding
- Product Design
- Video Production
- Logo Design
- UI/UX Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $185/hr
Meaningful Content & Experiences.
Offering branding, advertising, illustration, and marketing services. We Create Meaningful Content and Experiences for Marketers that Drive Engagement and Business Advantage...
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- Digital Services
- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Setting Brands In Motion
At CaribCr8, we specialize in bringing brands to life through the power of visuals, video production, and creative storytelling. We understand that in todays fast-paced digital world, audiences connect best with content that is not only engaging but also strategically aligned with a brands identity. That's...
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- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Branding
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
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...
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- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Branding
- Web Design
- Web Development
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Creating brands & digital experiences.
Danielle Crockett is a design director specializing in branding and digital experiences. Her design work is dedicated to supporting progressive movements across the United States...
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- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
- Print Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Is Your Brand Ready for Liftoff?
We provide a collaborative approach to branding and digital marketing campaigns. Since 2002, we’ve built an impressive team of creative, technical and consulting professionals. We are constantly cultivating the best in technology and media choices. We provide access to customizable data to keep campaigns on...
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- Branding
- SEO
- Digital Marketing
- Web Development
- Web Design
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- Location
- Albany, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $25,000 - $50,000
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Nice Shoes is a creative studio. We deliver problem solving solutions across the production process. We create lasting experiences and immersive worlds.Headquartered in New York City for over 20 years, we are an independent, client-focused studio with locations throughout North America and a global talent...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
We create stunning corporate video content. You bring the vision. We bring the creative.
Unlike other video production agencies out there, we come at things a little differently- we make sure that right-brain meets left-brain so that our creative work meets your business goals. When you need to illustrate ideas, change minds, tell stories, and position your brand for success, we bring the...
Top Services:
- Branding
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Boutique creative production house focusing on the art of storytelling
We like to keep it simple at Qube. We believe in creating rich and cinematic visuals while focusing on the story. Everyone has a unique story to tell, and we have the experience and creative team that will help craft yours. Creating video content is all about understanding the audience and the final message...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
2D Motion Designer & Illustrator with a vibrant, mixed-media style.
Welcome to Nala Studio! My name is Nayeli Lavanderos, I'm a professional 2D Motion Designer & Illustrator based in New York...
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- Graphic Design
- Video Production
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
Born to be a social-first content and creative agency, spanning from the Pacific to the Atlantic.
Born in Melbourne Australia with offices in Melbourne and New York, we provide social, content, digital and creative services with a primary focus on four main industries hospitality, fashion & retail, beauty & wellness, and consumer goods...
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- Creative Services
- Branding
- Social Media Marketing
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- Brooklyn, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
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We create opportunities for entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses, and others through innovative services, modern strategies, state-of-the-art MarTech and more. ︎︎...
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- Video Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Event Marketing
- Content Marketing
- PPC
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
- Portfolios Count
- 4 Projects Listed
The Vault is an award-winning advertising agency, production, and post-production company built for today.BETTER CONTENT NEEDS A BETTER WAY.No matter where it lives, content is king and in high demand. Whether it is traditional spots, short form, long form, branded content, custom co-branded content...
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- Content Marketing
- Advertising
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $100/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Home of Creative That Earns.
Praytell is a creative communications agency thats shaking things up. We believe social media, PR, and influencer marketing work best together. Rooted in strategic and creative thinking, we craft Creative That Earns whether its attention, sales, or a high five!...
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- Public Relations
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Reputation Management
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Video Content Made Easy
Clock Wise Productions is a leading digital video marketing company with two decades of experience in both video marketing and running small businesses. We have positioned ourselves perfectly amidst the current digital video boom, and our mission is to make high-quality video marketing accessible to small...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Video Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
A Global Brand Experience Agency
Founded in 1996. 850+ global team members. Hubs in New York, Los Angeles, London, Dublin, and Singapore, FIRST manages over 37,000 projects annually across 110 countries. The agency serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and...
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- Event Marketing
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Branding
- Digital Strategy
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 500 - 999
OPTImum MAXimum Solution for Your Business
Design Optimax helps startups businesses in two ways. For budget conscious people, OPTImum Performance Startegy and for those who don't have budget issues, MAXimum Performance Strategy...
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- Logo Design
- Video Production
- Branding
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 50 - 99
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Strategy. Tactics. Results.
M16 Marketing is an award-winning web design and digital marketing firm based in Atlanta. We help companies Achieve Sustainable Success...
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- SEO
- Web Design
- WordPress Website Design
- Digital Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $150/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
INSPIRE PRIDE
Bellweather is a full-service creative agency. Our pioneering storytelling transforms audiences into brand champions through our inclusive process — prioritizing collaboration above all...
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- Branding
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $50,000 & Up
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
We Help Businesses Grow
Gregory is one of the largest PR firms with offices in NYC, Boston, Philadelphia, and London. Named 2025 Agency of the Year by PR Daily and ranked #7 nationally for financial services and real estate PR, we're also the world's most AI-enabled PR firm, winning PRSA's Silver Anvil for our AI work...
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- Public Relations
- Creative Services
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $200/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Fueling Every Athlete's Journey to Success
We are Slice Sports Management, a renowned branding and sports marketing agency. Fueled by our unbridled passion for sports and unwavering commitment to athlete advocacy, we provide diverse branding and management services to athletes...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Branding
- Video Production
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- Woodbury, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
Warschawski is a full-service marketing strategy agency with offices in New York City, Washington D.C. and Baltimore. We are an integrated advertising agency, marketing firm, digital agency, public relations (PR) firm, branding agency, web design firm, creative design agency, VR/AR and Amazon marketing...
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- Advertising
- Branding
- Digital Services
- Design Services
- Email Marketing
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
Video Production Across All 50 States
Shakespeare Media is a full-service video production company based in New York and Sydney, serving national and international brands, businesses and agencies...
Top Services:
- Video Marketing
- Video Production
- Creative Services
- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $75/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Building Your Brand Awareness
We are a creative communication collective created to help brands efficiently and effectively through marketing campaigns by becoming an integral part of their team. We are here to make sure everyone has a chance to sit at the bar. We want to amplify all voices to create an inclusive environment while...
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- Social Media Marketing
- Content Marketing
- Branding
- Creative Services
- Video Production
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- Location
- Armonk, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $30/hr
- Minimal Budget
- Under $1,000
The Art and Science of Creating Marketing Magic for Brands
Wise Collective is a full-service integrated marketing communications firm with the knowledge and experience to develop and deliver almost anything you might need - from brand design through to marketing strategy, digital tactics and content marketing, all tied together with a can-do approach to service...
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- Digital Marketing
- Graphic Design
- Creative Services
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Average Hourly Rate
- $375/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $10,000 - $25,000
Empowering Business Growth
Power Digital is an award-winning, data-driven marketing company that is nationally recognized for its ability to combine the best of art and science. As a full-service firm, Power Digital is hyper-focused on helping brands scale using data and analytics to guide strategy. Leveraging their team of the...
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- Digital Services
- Creative Services
- SEO
- Social Media Marketing
- Video Production
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 250 - 499
- Average Hourly Rate
- $175/hr
- Minimal Budget
- $1,000 - $10,000
Passion . Creative . Result
A.M.I's creative advertising firm is considered to be one of the best in the United States. We foster brilliant ideas for new businesses as well as established ones. A dedication to producing quantifiable outcomes via data-driven campaigns that are targeted to the specific requirements and goals of each...
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- Branding
- Digital Marketing
- Advertising
- PPC
- SEO
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- 100 - 249
- Average Hourly Rate
- $95/hr
- Portfolios Count
- 3 Projects Listed
We are driven to create genuine brand experiences.
Our mission is to create genuine brands by fostering meaningful connections. At Partner Studio, we work with passionate individuals committed to transforming public perception of brands. We immerse ourselves in every project, treating it with the dedication and care as if it were our own...
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- Logo Design
- Print Design
- Video Production
- Web Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
Design With Intention
Jaye Thompson is a Creative Director and Director focused on world-building and crafting immersive experiences that resonate emotionally. Driven by insight, visual storytelling, and innovation, Jaye develops ideas rooted in human truth to spark meaningful transformation...
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- Package Design
- Creative Services
- Video Production
- Graphic Design
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- Location
- New York City, New York
- Number of Employees
- Under 49
- Portfolios Count
- 1 Project Listed
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How to Hire Video Production Agencies in New York
What should a video production case study prove before I take it seriously?
A case study is only useful if it shows a project with a comparable budget, format, and business goal to yours, and tells you what results the video produced. Aesthetics alone prove nothing about fit.
Before you take a case study seriously, it should answer:
- What was the client's goal? Brand awareness, lead generation, product launch, and internal training are different briefs with different success criteria.
- What was the budget range? A case study built on an $80,000 production tells you nothing about how the agency performs at $15,000.
- What format and platform was it made for? A polished brand film and a social video series require different skills, different crew, and different post-production workflows.
- What was the measurable outcome? View counts are vanity. Conversion rates, sales lift, or engagement benchmarks relative to past content are meaningful.
How do I compare two New York video production companies that look equally strong?
When two video production companies in New York look equally qualified on paper, the differentiator is almost always how they price, what they include, and how they handle ambiguity.
Start with the pricing structure. A standard corporate video from a New York video production company typically runs $10,000 to $30,000 for mid-tier work, with high-end productions reaching $50,000 to $100,000+. If both agencies are quoting within that range, the question shifts to what's actually included.
Ask each one to itemize:
- Pre-production (scripting, storyboarding, location scouting)
- Crew size and day rate
- Post-production scope; specifically, how many revision rounds, whether color grading and sound mix are included, and music licensing terms
- Raw footage ownership after delivery
Beyond pricing, run the same scenario past both: tell them something changed after the shoot. For example, a key message needs to be revised, or you need a cut for an additional platform. How they respond to that question tells you more than their portfolio.
The agency that asks better questions in the briefing stage is usually the better agency. The one that pitches fastest is usually optimized for winning work, not delivering it.
Should I start with a pilot video or commit to a full production package upfront?
Start with a pilot if you haven't worked with the agency before, your internal stakeholders disagree on creative direction, or you're entering a new content format. A single well-scoped video tells you more about an agency's working process than any reel or reference call.
A pilot makes sense when:
- You have a defined deliverable that stands alone (a product video, a founder story, or one campaign asset)
- The budget for a pilot is meaningful enough that the agency treats it seriously, typically $1,000 to $50,000 minimum for a NY video production company
- You have clear criteria for what good looks like before production starts
Commit upfront when you already have a working relationship, you need volume (a series of videos shot in one block is significantly cheaper per video than separate productions), or the project has interdependent parts that can't be split without losing coherence.
One thing to watch: some video production agencies in New York discount heavily on package commitments but underdeliver on later videos in the series once the relationship is locked. If you do commit upfront, make sure the contract defines quality standards for every deliverable, not just the first one.
How do I evaluate a video production agency if I don't have a production background myself?
You don't need a production background to evaluate a video production agency; you need to evaluate whether they understand your business problem, and whether their process gives you enough control to course-correct before it's too late.
Focus on these signals:
- How do they run the brief? A strong agency asks about your audience, distribution platform, success metrics, and internal approval process before they talk about cameras or crew. If the first conversation is about their capabilities, that's a flag.
- How clear are their pre-production deliverables? Before any shoot, you should receive and approve a script or concept document, a storyboard or shot list, and a production timeline with named milestones. If they can't show you what approval looks like at each stage, you have no control over the outcome.
- How do they talk about past mistakes? Ask directly what went wrong with a recent project and how they handled it. Agencies with a strong process have good answers. Agencies that optimize for appearing flawless have vague ones.
- Are their references reachable? Ask for two client references in a format or industry similar to yours and actually call them. Ask if the final video matched what was discussed in pre-production.
You don't need to understand lens choices or color grading to know whether an agency is aligned with your goals. The brief, the approval process, and the references will tell you everything you need to know.
How do I know when it's time to switch video production agencies versus giving them another project?
Switch when the process is broken, not just when one video misses the mark. A single underperforming video can have a dozen causes, such as a rushed brief, slow internal approvals, or a scope change mid-production. That's not automatically the agency's fault.
The case for switching is clear when:
- Pre-production keeps getting skipped or rushed. If the agency consistently moves to production before the brief is locked, it won't improve; it's a process problem, not a bandwidth problem.
- You're managing their process instead of approving their work. You should be reviewing and approving; you shouldn't be reminding, chasing, or filling in gaps that they should be handling.
- The work is consistently misaligned with your brief, not just your taste. Creative differences are normal. Delivering videos that ignore the agreed direction is a different problem.
- They can't tell you why something didn't work. A strong agency reviews performance and brings that back to the next brief. One that moves on without analysis is optimizing for output, not outcomes.
Before you switch, have one direct conversation where you name the pattern specifically. How they respond to that conversation is your final data point. If they get defensive or vague, you have your answer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Video Production Companies in New York
What are the red flags when evaluating video production companies in New York?
The clearest red flag is a reel full of impressive work that has nothing to do with your project type, budget, or distribution channel.
Video production companies in New York range from boutique studios with one specialty to full-service shops that'll take any brief, and the ones who overpromise are rarely the ones who overdeliver.
Watch for these specifically:
- No case studies with measurable outcomes, only aesthetic work
- Vague answers about who on the team will be on your project
- No questions asked about your distribution channel, target audience, or brief before pitching
- Pressure to sign before seeing a detailed production timeline
- Portfolio full of one format (e.g., brand films) when you need another (e.g., product demos)
If they can't tell you what went wrong on a past project and how they handled it, that's a red flag too.
What do New York video production companies charge that most buyers don't expect?
The highest hidden costs are revisions, music licensing, talent fees, and location permits, none of which are typically included in a quoted rate.
The most common surprises:
- Revisions: Many contracts include one round; additional cuts are billed separately
- Music licensing: Stock tracks are cheap, but cleared commercial music can add thousands
- Talent fees: Actors, voiceover artists, and on-screen talent are usually quoted separately
- Location permits: Shooting on NYC streets or in certain venues requires permits that cost real money and take time to secure
- Color grading and sound mix: Sometimes bundled, sometimes not
Always ask for an itemized quote, not a package price, and clarify what revision rounds are included before signing.
How do I know if a video production agency's reel actually applies to my project?
A reel only applies to your project if it was made at a comparable budget, for a similar distribution goal, and by the same people who would work on your account.
Ask three things before you let a reel impress you:
- What was the budget for that project? If their best work was done at 5x your budget, the comparison is meaningless.
- What was the distribution goal? Brand films, TV commercials, and Instagram Reels are different crafts.
- Who directed and edited it, and will those people work on your project? Senior talent builds the reel; junior talent often executes the actual work.
If they can't answer all three clearly, the reel is marketing, not a reference point.
What's a realistic timeline for a video production project, and what causes delays?
A standard commercial or brand video takes up to 8 weeks from brief to final delivery, and the most common cause of delays is slow client feedback, not the production company. That timeline covers pre-production, the shoot, and post-production: editing, color, sound, and revisions.
What causes delays in video production:
- Client feedback cycles: Slow internal approvals kill timelines
- Location permits: NYC permitting can add 1 to 2 weeks if not started early
- Talent availability: Specific casting requests narrow your scheduling window fast
- Scope changes mid-production: Adding a second deliverable or changing the concept after the shoot is expensive and slow
What does a bad video production engagement look like, and how do I avoid it?
A bad engagement ends with a video that looks fine but doesn't work because the brief was misaligned from the start, and revision rounds were used to fix strategic problems instead of creative ones.
The pattern is consistent: no structured pre-production process, no agreement on success metrics before the shoot, and a final cut that arrives after the budget is spent, with no room to course-correct.
To avoid it, get everything in writing before production starts: the audience, the goal, the call to action, the platform, and what approved looks like.
If a video production agency isn't asking those questions in the briefing stage, they're optimizing for a good-looking video, not an effective one.
How much of my time will a video production agency actually need once the project starts?
Expect to spend 4–6 hours in pre-production approvals, half a day to a full day on set, and 1–2 async revision rounds in post. The agencies that produce the best work ask the most questions. If you're expecting a “hand it off and receive a video” process, you'll be disappointed, and the video will reflect your unavailability.
A rough breakdown:
- Pre-production: 2 to 4 hours of structured input (brief, script feedback, approvals)
- Shoot day: Half day to full day, depending on complexity
- Post-production: 1 or 2 revision rounds, usually async
What should the first two weeks with a new video production company actually look like?
The first two weeks should be entirely pre-production: brief alignment, scripting, storyboarding, location scouting, and casting, with no cameras until that foundation is locked. If a NY video production company moves to shoot prep before the brief is fully agreed, slow them down.
Week one should cover a detailed creative brief, audience and platform alignment, initial script or concept draft, and a production timeline with named milestones.
Week two should move into storyboarding, location scouting if needed, and casting. You should come out of week two knowing exactly what will be filmed, where, with whom, and what the final deliverables look like.
What does a fair contract with a video production company look like, and what terms should I push back on?
A fair contract specifies deliverables, caps the number of revision rounds, and clearly states who owns the raw footage after delivery. Just “a video” is not a deliverable; the agency should name format, length, aspect ratios, and platform.
One term buyers often miss is the music licensing scope. A license for one platform doesn't cover all platforms; get that clarified before signing.
Push back on:
- Unlimited usage fees: Some video production agencies charge extra for paid media use; clarify upfront
- IP retention clauses: Raw footage ownership matters if you want to repurpose it later
- Kill fees without caps: You should be able to cancel with a fair fee, not lose the full project cost
- Vague delivery timelines: "Approximately 6 weeks" is not a timeline
How do I shortlist NY video production companies without watching 40 reels?
Filter by format match, industry experience, and budget range before you open a single reel. Then read case studies, check client names, and confirm who actually produced the work. If there are no case studies, skip them regardless of how good the reel looks.
Once you've passed those gates:
- Look for client names in a category similar to yours
- Check whether the agency or an outside director produced the credited work
- Only then watch the reel, not for the most impressive video, but for evidence they've solved a problem like yours
About The Author and Expert Reviewer
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