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Top 100 Documentary Production Companies

September 2023

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Documentaries are videos that capture reality. They typically include interviews and follow real-life events to weave a story or make a point. 

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List of the Best Documentary Companies

  • 1
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Toronto, Canada

    Signature Video Group is a video production company and content agency based in Toronto, Canada. This company was founded in 2009 and has three employees. Services provided by Signature Video Group include video production and content marketing.

    Clients

    • Autodesk
    • Microsoft
    • Boston Pizza
    • Intel

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Signature Video Group created a series of masterclass-style videos for a retail technology company. They worked with the client to determine the storyline and filmed the client’s customers on location.

    “Signature Video Group delivered polished, high-quality videos.”

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  • 2
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Los Angeles, CA

    Fluid is a production company based in Los Angeles. It was founded in 2007 and has a team of 2 that is entirely focused on producing videos in various styles.

    Clients

    • NASA
    • UCLA
    • Arturia
    • Hindenburg Systems

    Industries

    Notable Project

    FLUID provided photography and videography services for a robotics company. The team captured closeup photos and produced a video featuring the client's new robot.

    "The process of communicating with FLUID was straightforward and easy."

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  • 3
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • San Francisco, CA

    Zero One Digital Media is an entertainment company based in San Rafael, California that was founded in 2012. Their team of around five employees works with mostly enterprise companies, as well as some mid-market businesses, in the advertising, media, and arts industries. 

    Clients

    • Adobe

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Zero One Digital Media provides video production services for a self-driving vehicle manufacturer. They're responsible for storyboarding, scriptwriting, location scouting, and on-set production management.

    "The team is highly adaptable to our requirements and shifting weather and variables in our production time."

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  • 4
    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Toronto, Canada

    Gardner Productions is a video production agency established in 1995. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with an office in New York and teammates throughout North America, their team services clients in North America, focusing on commercial and video production. 

    Clients

    • Lincoln
    • Four Seasons
    • Microsoft
    • Swarovski

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Gardner Productions produced a series of videos for a strategic communications firm. The goal was to raise awareness and build support for the client's initiatives.

    "They showed commitment to understanding our strategic needs."

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  • 5
    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Milano, Italy

    ORBIS Production is a full-cycle creative production studio based in Milan with offices in Vienna and Ljubljana, Slovenia. The studio, founded in 2009, has more than 50 employees and provides video production, advertising, and broadcast video services to midmarket and other-sized companies in various industries that include advertising & marketing, arts & entertainment, and real estate.

    Clients

    • Armani
    • AstraZeneca
    • ANWB
    • Alibaba

    Industries

    Notable Project

    ORBIS Production was hired by a luxury furniture company to produce a series of promotional videos. This involved capturing footage and conducting interviews throughout a six-day event.

    "We were impressed with their ability to deliver high-quality work while maintaining excellent communication."

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  • 6
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

    Feel Right Inc. is a production company based in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. with no more than 10 experts. They have provided social media marketing solutions to small and medium-sized companies alike since their founding in 2016.

    Clients

    • Tribit
    • Aiper
    • Arzopa
    • DB Schenker

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Feel Right Inc. provided video production for an entertainment solutions company. The team was responsible for the conceptualization, scriptwriting, production, and actor coordination.

    "Their dedication to quality and seamless use of professional actors left a lasting impression."

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  • 7
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Baltimore, MD

    Storyfarm is a motion pictures and film production company that is located in Baltimore. Founded in 2009, Storyfarm's team of 15 employees has nearly a decade of experience in video production. The firm primarily works with small, midsize, and enterprise B2C and B2B businesses.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Storyfarm has produced a 3D-animated video for a motor vehicle manufacturing company. They've created 3D graphics of antifreeze and brake fluid bottles, showing the liquid's pour in real-life scenarios.

    “They’re open to collaboration, which facilitates things for us.”

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  • 8
    • $10,000+
    • Freelancer employees
    • Los Angeles, CA

    Roberto Serrini is a video production agency headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm provides video production and social media marketing and has a small team.The firm was founded in 2015.

    Notable Project

    A motorcycle apparel company hired Roberto Serrini for video content to boost brand awareness. Roberto Serrini handled all equipment, editing, and audio mixing for Instagram sizzle reels and longer content. 

    “We trusted them to produce high-quality work.”

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  • 9
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Seattle, WA

    Motivo Media is a video production agency launched in 2017. In Seattle, Washington, their small team focuses on video production, marketing strategy, and audio production.

    Clients

    • Amazon
    • Google
    • Eli Lilly and Company
    • BBC

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A nonprofit has hired Motivo Media for branding and video production services. They've worked on two different video projects, and their process has included creating storyboards, filming, and editing.

    "They are truly invested in the work we are doing and dedicated to telling our stories in the most compelling way."

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  • 10
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.8
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Los Angeles, CA

    Video production agency SANCHEZ MEDIA LLC is located in Pasadena, California; MEXICO CITY, Mexico; SAN FRANCISCO, California and SACRAMENTO, California. The small firm was launched in 2018. Their services include video production, broadcast video, and content marketing.

    Clients

    • Gap Inc.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A nonprofit Sanchez Media was tasked with capturing video footage for a nonprofit organization. The client wanted visuals that were needed to advance storytelling.

    "We've gotten other footage taken, but nothing has compared to the quality we shot with the team."

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  • 11
    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Bottle Rocket Media is a video content agency headquartered in Chicago. They were founded in 2011, and their team of 9 employees provide video production and AR/VR development to their small, mid market, and enterprise clients.
     

    Clients

    • Basis Technologies
    • United Airlines
    • Kenmore
    • Kimberly Clark

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Bottle Rocket Media has produced a video for a financial services nonprofit. They've worked with the client to create scripts and a storyboard and added voiceovers to the video options.

    "They are very professional but also very down to earth."

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  • 12
    • Undisclosed
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Severna Park, MD

    Founded in 2012, Early Light Media is a media production company that offers video production services to their enterprise, mid-market, and small business clients in the advertising and marketing industry. Their 10 employees are based out of Baltimore, Md.

    Clients

    • Microsoft
    • Amazon
    • Johns Hopkins
    • D.C. United

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Early Light Media produced two videos for a hospital. They filmed and edited the videos

    "Their ability to receive feedback and make changes was impressive."

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  • 13
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Chicago, IL

    Skalawag Productions is a small video production agency. Established in 2009, the firm is in Chicago, Illinois. Their team specializes in video production, advertising, and content marketing.

    Clients

    • Chomps
    • Breville | Polyscience
    • Vera Bradley
    • Kraft

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Skalawag Productions produced a video for a healthcare foundation and their programs. Using previously captured footage, they created motion graphics with music to tell a story based on interviews.

    "They were great partners who helped guide us to make great decisions for the brand."

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  • 14
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      4.9
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Los Angeles, CA

    King Toledo is a full-service production company based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, this company has three employees and specializes in video production and broadcast video for businesses of various sizes.

    Clients

    • Amgen
    • Sweetgreen
    • Intel
    • Paycom

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A tech company collaborated with King Toledo for testimonials videos from customers and professional home designers. The main goal was to outline the products's benefits to home renovation and remodeling.

    "They really made you feel like they had everything covered."

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  • 15
    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Launched in 2010, Shoot At Sight Productions is a small video production company. Their team specializes in video production, broadcast video, corporate photography, advertising, and more. The company is in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Karachi, Pakistan.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Shoot At Sight Productions produced a corporate video for a transportation company. They developed a script and a storyboard, led the shoot, edited the video, and added a suitable voiceover to the video. 

    "We have been getting rave reviews."

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  • 16
    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Seattle, WA

    JSB Video is a video production company. Launched in 2021, the team offers video production, corporate photography, event marketing & planning, and audio production. Their small agency is in , Washington.

    Clients

    • Deloitte
    • Sound Community bank
    • Crosscut
    • ERE Media

    Industries

    Notable Project

    JSB Video built a podcast studio in a capital venture firm's offices. The team also produced the podcast, being responsible for the podcast's video and audio recording and editing.

    "We were impressed with Jordan's production background and ability to be a one-stop shop."

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  • 17
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Sofia, Bulgaria

    Chase A Cloud is an animation and video production company based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Founded in 2008, this company has 30+ employees. Services offered by Chase A Cloud include video production and broadcast video for companies of all sizes.

    Clients

    • LEGO
    • National Geographic
    • Nat Geo Kids
    • Mattel

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Chase A Cloud was hired by a music and education nonprofit for their video production services. The team drove the pre-production phase, conducted interviews, and managed the post-production phase.

    "Chase A Cloud was well-suited for this project, as they made clear plans that everyone seamlessly understood."

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  • 18
    • $5,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Atlanta, GA

    Based in Atlanta, Georgia; New York, New York; Winter Park, Florida and Los Angeles, California, High Arc Media Inc. Is a video production agency. The small firm was launched in 2019. Their services include video production and marketing strategy.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    High Arc Media Inc. helps a social media content creator direct and film the videos for their YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram accounts. The goal is to elevate the client's content quality.

    "We could immediately see the difference in quality with High Arc Media Inc. filming our videos."

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  • 19
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $10,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Brooklyn, NY

    No Frames, a video production agency, is in Brooklyn, New York; Clayton, Missouri and Helsinki, Finland. The small team provides video production, broadcast video, corporate photography, and social media marketing. The firm was established in 2002.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    No Frames has produced a video for a construction management firm to showcase their company culture and share testimonials from their customers. The team has also worked on audio mixing and editing. 

    “No Frames has great creatives.”

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  • 20
    • Scheduling

      4.9
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Dona Paula, India

    Dot Films is a video production company established in 2021. The small team focuses on video production. The agency is headquartered in Dona Paula, India and Gurugram, India.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Dot Films provided video production services to a consumer technology real estate company. They conducted a two-day photo shoot with models to create a promotional video for the client's desired location. 

    "They created a high-quality film that met our standards, and we’re pleased with the end result."

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  • 21
    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Columbia, MD

    5:00 Films & Media is a video-focused creative agency headquartered in Columbia, Md. Founded in 2004, they are an 8-person company that primarily does video production, but also does some broadcast video and web design. Their clients are mostly in the non-profit industry.
     

    Clients

    • 3BL Media
    • Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
    • America’s Charities
    • Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A poetry association for video production hired 5:00 Films & Media. The team was responsible for live recording the event presentations, managing the live streams, and conducting the Q&A sessions.

    "They were extremely easy to work with and consistently deliver high-quality work."

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  • 22
    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Durham, NC

    Press Record Media, a video production company, was founded in 2015. They are based in Durham, North Carolina and have a small team. Press Record Media focuses on video production.

    Clients

    • Bobcat Company
    • Red Bull
    • United Therapeutics
    • Huck Cycles

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Press Record Media provides a multimedia startup branding and digital strategy consulting services. They aim to develop a storyboard and a marketing strategy.

    "We're impressed with their ability to adapt to our needs and meet our evolving priorities."

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  • 23
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      5.0
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Sheridan, WY

    INCReditors is a video production agency in Remote, Oregon. They provide video production and were established in 2015.

    Clients

    • Fit!
    • Rhythm Monster
    • Inspire Uplift
    • Unilever

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Increditors helps a stock market educational business with video editing for their YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram content. Their main scope is editing 10–20-minute film videos for YouTube using Frame.io.

    “Increditors has done an amazing job editing my videos; my YouTube channel wouldn’t be where it is today without them.”

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  • 24
    • Scheduling

      5.0
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.9
    • NPS

      5.0
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    • $5,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Oak Park, IL

    Mirar Media is a small video production agency based in Oak Park, Illinois. They offer video production, branding, and web design and were founded in 2010.

    Clients

    • American Heart Association
    • ARJO
    • RailFX

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Mirar Media has modernized the website of an office management company. The team has also provided design suggestions for the website and handled the client’s photography needs for their biographies page. 

    “They have a great energy and approach to their work.”

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  • 25
    • Scheduling

      4.7
    • Quality

      4.6
    • Cost

      4.3
    • NPS

      4.8
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    • $25,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • Montreal, Canada

    Toast Studio is a digital strategy agency that is headquartered in Montreal with a second location in Toronto. They were founded in 2001 and their team of 30 specializes in content marketing, social media marketing, and video production. 

     

    Clients

    • Bombardier
    • Radio-Canada/CBC
    • National Bank of Canada
    • Hydro-Quebec

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Toast Studio produced five 20–35 minute podcast episodes and a 30–60 second teaser for an early childhood nonprofit. They also hired an animator and conducted pre-interviews with participants.

    "I was impressed by their agility and open-mindedness."

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  • 26
    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Austin, TX

    Headlands Studio is a video production company with a team of fewer than 10 employees based in Austin, Texas. Since its inception in 2019, Headlands Studio has provided video production services to enterprise, mid-market, and small businesses in the advertising, arts, and education sectors. 

    Industries

    Notable Project

    To help a creative agency capture local footage, Electric Pearl Productions (formerly Headlands Studio) conducted interviews and shot B-roll drone footage for a documentary. Some of the interviews were also directed by the client via video call.

    "We were all incredibly pleased with how the Electric Pearl Productions (formerly Headlands Studio) crew framed the footage."

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  • 27
    • Undisclosed
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Bainbridge Island, WA

    Vignette Creative is a Bainbridge Island, Washington-based video production agency. The small team provides video production and corporate photography and was founded in 2011.

    Industries

    Notable Project

    A vinyl records company hired Vignette Creative to produce a 28-minute video featuring their business. The team interviewed staff and captured images and footage of the different parts of the client's business.

    “Vignette Creative demonstrated exceptional professionalism and obvious talent.”

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  • 28
    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Pacifica, CA

    ALCHEMYcreative is a San Francisco-based video production company that started in 2010. Equipped with 9 employees, this firm provides video production and content marketing services to mainly mid-market and enterprise companies. They focus on commercial video, corporate video, and documentaries, with skills in 2D animation and motion graphics.

    Clients

    • Adobe
    • Salesforce
    • Advance Auto Parts
    • Walmart

    Industries

    Notable Project

    ALCHEMYcreative produced three different customer story videos for a B2B SaaS company. The team handled the filming and editing process. 

    "They were all very responsive, provided creative support and solutions, and were great to work with."

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  • 29
    • Scheduling

      4.8
    • Quality

      5.0
    • Cost

      4.6
    • NPS

      4.9
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    • $10,000+
    • 10 - 49 employees
    • London, United Kingdom

    Lambda Films is a video production and animation agency with bases in London, Cambridge & Norwich.

    Founded in 2009, the company is a full-service production company, with an in-house team providing ideation, scripting, video and animation production and editing services. Lambda serves mid to high-level clients and brands across all sectors, producing promotional videos, brand films, documentaries and explainer animations. 

    Clients

    • Nintendo
    • Woolmark
    • Lotus
    • Gemfields

    Industries

    Notable Project

    Lambda Films was hired by a B2B marketing agency for their video production services. The team mainly focuses on 3D animation and training content videos, as well as developing narrative-driven films.

    "Lambda Film brings additional expertise to all our productions."

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  • 30
    • $25,000+
    • 2 - 9 employees
    • Culver City, CA

    Video production agency FS MEDIA | FOOD STEEZ was established in 2017. Their small team is headquartered in Culver City, California. FS MEDIA | FOOD STEEZ provides video production, social media marketing, content marketing, and corporate photography.

    Clients

    • HexClad
    • King's Hawaiian
    • Kikkoman

    Industries

    Notable Project

    FS MEDIA | FOOD STEEZ provides on-and-off video production for a digital marketing agency. They provided enhanced creative support to grow client bandwidth, including booking the talent coordinating products. 

    "They had really good service overall. We’ll be using them again." 

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