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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionJonathan Geddis, a Corporate Photography and video production company, was established in 2014. The firm offers Corporate Photography and Video Production, and is small.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Pelham, NH
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50% Video Production50% Broadcast VideoFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionAdvanced Video Productions is a Broadcast Video and video production company. Founded in 1987, the agency is in Pelham, New Hampshire. Their team offers Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jackson, NH
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionNH Elopements is a Corporate Photography and video production company. They were founded in 2010 and provide Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orford, NH
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionApertura is a Corporate Photography and video production agency. They were established in 1969 and focus on Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Hampstead, NH
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionLaunched in 2010, HubCam, a small Corporate Photography and video production company, is based in Hampstead, New Hampshire. Their services include Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9El Paso, TX
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50% Video Production50% Broadcast VideoFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video ProductionSir Realistic Productions, a Broadcast Video and video production agency, was established in 1989. They specializes in Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Melbourne Beach, FL
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50% Video Production50% AdvertisingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Interview & Testimonial Production20% Corporate Video Production +220% Educational & Training Video Production10% Commercial ProductionFounded in 2011, Working Title Media is a small Advertising and video production company located in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Their team offers Advertising and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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50% Video Production25% AR/VR Development25% AdvertisingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Educational & Training Video ProductionPleymax Studios is a video production agency in Barcelona, Spain. The team provides Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9West Palm Beach, FL
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50% Video Production50% Broadcast VideoFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionLaunched in 1990, Creative Video Production is a small Broadcast Video and video production agency. Their services include Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sterling, VA
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50% Video Production25% Branding25% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Commercial Production20% Corporate Video Production +220% Educational & Training Video Production20% Explainer Video ProductionVideo production company Brand Ready Media Inc. Is headquartered in Sterling, Virginia. They focus on Video Production and Branding and were launched in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Leipzig, Germany
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50% Video Production50% Broadcast VideoFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production40% Live Event & Streaming Production20% Commercial Production +120% Corporate Video ProductionBMK Media Production is a Broadcast Video and video production company. The Leipzig, Germany-based firm specializes in Broadcast Video and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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50% Video Production25% Digital Strategy25% Event MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionSinergis Agencia de Comunicación, a small video production agency, is headquartered in Ciudad de México, Mexico. Their services include Video Production and Digital Strategy.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Ciudad de México, Mexico
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50% Video Production30% Advertising20% Broadcast VideoFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Commercial Production30% Corporate Video Production +210% Branded Video Production10% Live Event & Streaming ProductionSmall video production agency Macdutagle Productions, is located in Ciudad de México, Mexico. The team specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Quincy, MA
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20% Video Production20% Advertising20% Graphic Design +410% Branding10% Mobile App Development10% Web Design10% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Documentary Production50% Corporate Video ProductionAdvertising company Hungry Bird Creative Group is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts and Cleveland, Ohio. The team provides Advertising and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain
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60% Video Production20% Corporate Photography20% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
10% Documentary Production50% Live Event & Streaming Production20% Commercial Production +120% Corporate Video ProductionSINOCA is a video production company. They are based in Vilafranca del Penedès, Spain and have small team. Their services include Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Denton, TX
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20% Video Production20% Graphic Design20% Search Engine Optimization +220% Web Design20% Web DevelopmentFocus Areas
50% Documentary Production50% Commercial ProductionHeadquartered in Denton, Texas, Atonement Entertainment is a graphic design agency. Their services include Graphic Design and Search Engine Optimization.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Sheffield, England
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Commercial Production30% Corporate Video Production +120% Live Event & Streaming ProductionXclusivFilms is a Corporate Photography and video production company located in Sheffield, England. They focus on Corporate Photography and Video Production and were founded in 2015.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Campinas, Brazil
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Live Event & Streaming Production10% Branded Video Production +510% Commercial Production10% Corporate Video Production10% Educational & Training Video Production10% Explainer Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial ProductionJunior Caiuby Fotografia e Vídeo de Casamento is a Campinas, Brazil-based Corporate Photography and video production agency. The team provides Corporate Photography and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Campinas , Brazil
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50% Video Production25% Advertising25% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Corporate Video Production10% Branded Video Production +510% Commercial Production10% Educational & Training Video Production10% Explainer Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial Production10% Live Event & Streaming ProductionLike do Brasil, a video production agency, is located in Campinas , Brazil. Established in 2015, the team focuses on Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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50% Video Production50% BrandingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Educational & Training Video ProductionSmart Aleck Films is a branding agency and video production agency. The agency is based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their team specializes in Branding and Video Production.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9autonoma de buenos aires, Argentina
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50% Video Production30% Broadcast Video20% AdvertisingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Commercial Production20% Corporate Video Production +220% Explainer Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionDron Eventos is a video production agency founded in 2008. The team offers Video Production and Broadcast Video.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Budapest, Hungary
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50% Video Production50% Event MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video ProductionCult Custom Kft., an Event Marketing and video production company, is located in Budapest, Hungary. They focus on Event Marketing and Video Production and were established in 2010.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Zagreb, Croatia
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50% Video Production30% Advertising20% Broadcast VideoFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionAntitalent d.o.o. Is a small Zagreb, Croatia-based video production company. The team specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9AAD, Argentina
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50% Video Production50% Event MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Commercial Production30% Live Event & Streaming Production +120% Branded Video ProductionEvent Marketing and video production company Tiempo Beta was founded in 2006. The team offers Event Marketing and Video Production and is in AAD, Argentina.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong
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40% Video Production20% Branding20% Content Marketing +210% Corporate Photography10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
30% Documentary Production30% Commercial Production20% Branded Video Production +120% Corporate Video ProductionLaunched in 2017, Capsule48 is a small Wong Chuk Hang, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong-based video production agency. Their services include Video Production and Branding.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Jacksonville, FL
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20% Video Production20% Broadcast Video20% Custom Software Development +220% Graphic Design20% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Documentary Production25% Branded Video Production25% Commercial ProductionCastaño Group is a web design company established in 2016. The agency offers Web Design and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Alexandria, MN
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50% Video Production30% Advertising20% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video ProductionAMS Digital Productions is a video production company. Their team is located in Alexandria, Minnesota and specializes in Video Production and Advertising.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Barcelona, Spain
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50% Video Production50% AR/VR DevelopmentFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video ProductionIn Barcelona, Spain and Helsinki, Finland, Pikkukala is a video production agency and AR/VR development company. Their services include Video Production and AR/VR development.
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20% Video Production40% Audio Production20% Graphic Design +120% Web DesignFocus Areas
50% Documentary Production50% Live Event & Streaming ProductionAudio Production company The Lakehaus Studios is located in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. They specialize in Audio Production and Web Design and were established in 2000.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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50% Video Production30% Corporate Photography10% Advertising +110% BrandingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Commercial Production20% Corporate Video Production +215% Interview & Testimonial Production15% Live Event & Streaming ProductionBoldStream Productions is an Islamabad, Pakistan-based video production company. They focus on Video Production and Corporate Photography and were established in 2018.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Islamabad, Pakistan
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50% Video Production20% Graphic Design20% Social Media Marketing +110% BrandingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Corporate Video Production30% Live Event & Streaming Production +120% Commercial ProductionX Productions Media is a video production agency. Their team is located in Islamabad, Pakistan and focuses on Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Köln, Germany
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50% Video Production20% Social Media Marketing10% Advertising +210% Content Marketing10% Video MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production40% Commercial Production20% Branded Video Production +120% Corporate Video ProductionCinewerk GmbH is a small video production agency in Köln, Germany. The team specializes in Video Production and Social Media Marketing.
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50% Video Production30% Corporate Photography20% Video MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionPHOTOSHOOTERS G.P. Is a video production agency. Located in Thessaloniki, Greece, the company focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$1,000+$150 - $199 / hr2 - 9Roy, UT
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production30% Branded Video Production30% Commercial Production +210% Corporate Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial ProductionSlevin Studio is a video production company and Corporate Photography company. The small Roy, Utah-based team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography. The agency was established in 2021.
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50% Video Production25% Corporate Photography25% Video MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionLive Stream Events GTA, a video production agency, was launched in 2021. The team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography and is located in Toronto, Canada and Toronto, Canada.
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20% Video Production20% Content Marketing10% Advertising +510% Content Writing Services10% Email Marketing10% Market Research10% Pay Per Click10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
50% Documentary Production50% Commercial ProductionBedrock Media is a Content Marketing company. The team focuses on Content Marketing and Video Production, and the firm is based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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60% Video Production40% Video MarketingFocus Areas
10% Documentary Production50% Commercial Production30% Branded Video Production +110% Corporate Video ProductionSUZA VFX, a video production company, was founded in 2018. They focuses on Video Production and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Orlando, FL
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20% Video Production20% Corporate Training & Coaching20% Search Engine Optimization +320% Video Marketing10% Business Consulting10% Marketing StrategyFocus Areas
50% Documentary Production50% Live Event & Streaming ProductionVideo Case Story is a SEO services firm. The team is in Orlando, Florida, and their services include Search Engine Optimization and Video Production.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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60% Video Production10% Branding10% Corporate Photography +310% Social Media Marketing5% Corporate Training & Coaching5% Digital StrategyFocus Areas
10% Documentary Production20% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video Production +420% Interview & Testimonial Production10% Branded Video Production10% Educational & Training Video Production10% Live Event & Streaming ProductionLaunched in 2020, Created Agency is a video production company. The firm offers Video Production and Branding, and is small.
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$1,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video Production +220% Interview & Testimonial Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionAmedee Photography 安德攝影, a video production agency and Corporate Photography company, is based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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50% Video Production30% Advertising20% Video MarketingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production60% Commercial Production20% Branded Video ProductionKanan FIlms is a video production agency. They are based in Cancun, Mexico and have small team of experts. Their services include Video Production and Advertising.
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$1,000+$100 - $149 / hr2 - 9Philadelphia, PA
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60% Video Production20% Corporate Photography20% Video MarketingFocus Areas
10% Documentary Production20% Commercial Production20% Corporate Video Production +510% Branded Video Production10% Educational & Training Video Production10% Explainer Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial Production10% Live Event & Streaming ProductionLocated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Video Production Company is a video production company. The team provides Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$5,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Atlanta, GA
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Educational & Training Video ProductionOPUS films is a video production agency and Corporate Photography company. In Atlanta, Georgia, the team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Corporate Video Production20% Educational & Training Video Production +220% Interview & Testimonial Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionFlint Media Group is a video production agency and Corporate Photography company in London, England. The team focuses on Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9London, England
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50% Video Production20% Corporate Photography10% Advertising +210% Branding10% Media Planning & BuyingFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Interview & Testimonial Production20% Live Event & Streaming ProductionEstablished in 2016, Touchdown Films is a small video production agency. Their team offers Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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$10,000+Undisclosed2 - 9Edwards, CO
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55% Video Production35% Video Marketing10% Social Media MarketingFocus Areas
15% Documentary Production30% Branded Video Production25% Commercial Production +410% Corporate Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial Production5% Explainer Video Production5% Live Event & Streaming ProductionTopTop Studio is a video production company. The company is headquartered in Edwards, Colorado. Their services include Video Production and Video Marketing.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Chicago, IL
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +320% Explainer Video Production10% Corporate Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial ProductionVideo production agency and Corporate Photography company Visual Filmworks is located in Chicago, Illinois. They specialize in Video Production and Corporate Photography and were established in
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$1,000+$50 - $99 / hr2 - 9
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60% Video Production20% Corporate Photography20% Graphic DesignFocus Areas
10% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +510% Corporate Video Production10% Educational & Training Video Production10% Explainer Video Production10% Interview & Testimonial Production10% Live Event & Streaming Production3200K Studio, a video production agency, was established in 2019. The team offers Video Production and Graphic Design.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Athina, Greece
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50% Video Production50% Event ManagementFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production20% Branded Video Production20% Commercial Production +220% Corporate Video Production20% Explainer Video ProductionProduction Dot is a small video production agency and Event Management company headquartered in Athina, Greece. The team provides Video Production and Event Management.
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UndisclosedUndisclosed2 - 9Berlin, Germany
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50% Video Production50% Corporate PhotographyFocus Areas
20% Documentary Production40% Live Event & Streaming Production20% Branded Video Production +120% Corporate Video ProductionVideo production company and Corporate Photography company Anne-Maria Preussel was established in 2012. The company specializes in Video Production and Corporate Photography.
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List of the Top Documentary Video Agencies
Documentary Production Companies FAQs
Seasoned documentary production companies aren't in short supply, and we want to help you connect with the best of the best. To start your search, we've created a list of FAQs.
A documentary production company specializes in creating non-fiction films that tell real stories, explore social issues, capture historical events, or profile individuals and organizations. Their work involves every stage of the filmmaking process, from research, concept development, and scripting to filming, editing, and post-production.
These companies handle logistics such as scheduling interviews, scouting locations, securing rights and permissions, and managing the crew. They also ensure the story is told accurately and ethically, often working closely with subjects and experts. Whether for television, streaming platforms, film festivals, or educational use, a documentary production company crafts compelling narratives that inform, inspire, or spark conversation.
Before hiring a documentary production company, it's important to ask the right questions to ensure they align with your vision, goals, and budget. These questions will help you evaluate their capabilities, experience, and overall fit for your project:
- What types of documentaries have you produced before?
- Can you share examples of past work or a showreel?
- What is your typical production timeline?
- How do you approach story development and research?
- What is included in your pricing estimate?
- Who will be on the production team, and what are their roles?
- Do you handle legal clearances, permits, and releases?
- Strong research and storytelling skills
- Writing and editing skills
- Attention to detail
- Cinematography and knowledge of film processes
- Interpersonal communication skills
Documentary production companies provide end-to-end services that bring real stories to life, combining creative direction, technical production, and strategic distribution to deliver impactful, engaging content. Here are the core services they typically offer:
- Concept Development and Research
- Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
- Pre-Production Planning
- Filming and Cinematography
- Directing and Producing
- Post-Production Editing
- Animation and Motion Graphics
- Sound Design and Audio Mixing
The cost of hiring a documentary production company can vary widely depending on the length, complexity, and scope of the project. Short-form documentaries or branded content may start around $10,000 to $25,000, while mid-range productions typically range from $50,000 to $150,000. Full-length feature documentaries with extensive research, travel, and post-production can cost $200,000 or more.
Pricing factors include crew size, filming days, locations, equipment needs, licensing fees, and post-production requirements. Platforms like Clutch provide verified client reviews and pricing information for top-rated production firms, helping you find a partner within your budget.
A documentary production company is a full-service team that handles all stages of filmmaking, including research, scripting, filming, editing, and distribution. They bring together specialists like directors, editors, and sound engineers to deliver a cohesive and professional final product. This makes them ideal for complex or large-scale projects. In contrast, a freelancer is often an individual offering a specific skill, such as videography or editing. Freelancers are generally more affordable and flexible, but may lack the resources to manage an entire production. For full support and quality control, a production company is typically the better choice.
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