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Video Production Agencies in Chicago, IL

These are the video production companies and studios based in Chicago: 26 agencies in all, working across Video Editing & Post, Commercial Production, and Video Marketing. Use the directory to shortlist a Chicago agency for your next ad, explainer, or brand video. Featured studios include Bottle Rocket Media, Chicago Corporate Photography and Video, and Clark St. Collective.

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Full-service Chicago video production agency pairing creative storytelling with video SEO and distribution.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
21 people
Founded
2011

Clark St. Collective is a Chicago, Illinois video studio making commercials, brand films, and music videos.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
7 people
Founded
2017
Crumbs logo

Chicago, IL

Crumbs is a Chicago, Illinois video studio making documentaries, brand films, and social-first video.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
2 people

Chicago, IL video production agency for video editing & post, aerial & drone, photography, and commercial production.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
2 people
Founded
2014
Explore Media logo

Chicago, IL

Award-winning boutique commercial production company in Chicago, IL building broadcast and digital ad campaigns.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
4 people
Founded
2003
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Expoze Official logo

Chicago, IL

Expoze Official is a Chicago, Illinois video studio producing social videos, brand films, commercials, and drone footage.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
3 people
Hippo Media logo

Chicago, IL

Chicago-based full-service video production agency pairing performance-driven creative with paid media strategy.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
11 people
Founded
2013

House Productions is a Chicago, IL video production studio making brand films, commercials, and edited video marketing.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
5 people
Founded
2014
INDIRAP logo

Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL video production agency for social media video, training videos, video marketing, and video editing & post.

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
9 people
Founded
2013

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  • You want a long-term creative partner across campaigns.
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Timeline

Agency: Weeks to months

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Revisions

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Top 10 video production agencies in Chicago

Ranked by directory profile strength: years in business, team size, breadth of services, and how complete the listing is. This is a starting point, not a quality verdict, so review reels and references before hiring a Chicago studio.

  1. 1
    Production House

    Chicago · Social Media Video, Brand Films, Documentary

  2. 2
    Imageworks Chicago, Inc.

    Chicago · Commercial Production, Brand Films, Animation

  3. 3
    Explore Media

    Chicago · Commercial Production, Brand Films, Product Videos

  4. 4
    The MarComm Store

    Chicago · Corporate Video, Training Videos, Animation

  5. 5
    Bottle Rocket Media

    Chicago · Corporate Video, Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics

  6. 6
    Chicago Corporate Photography and Video

    Chicago · Corporate Video, Event Videography, Testimonial Videos

  7. 7
    Taste Media Group

    Chicago · Event Videography, Motion Graphics, Video Editing & Post

  8. 8
    Mark Campbell Productions

    Chicago · Photography, Commercial Production, Brand Films

  9. 9
    New Slate Films

    Chicago · Commercial Production, Corporate Video, Brand Films

  10. 10
    One Tree Forest Films

    Chicago · Brand Films, Commercial Production, Animation

AgencySpecialtiesFoundedTeam size
Production HouseChicagoSocial Media Video, Brand Films, Documentary2020~73
Imageworks Chicago, Inc.ChicagoCommercial Production, Brand Films, Animation2001~2
Explore MediaChicagoCommercial Production, Brand Films, Product Videos2003~4
The MarComm StoreChicagoCorporate Video, Training Videos, Animation2003~2
Bottle Rocket MediaChicagoCorporate Video, Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics2011~21
Chicago Corporate Photography and VideoChicagoCorporate Video, Event Videography, Testimonial Videos2006~7
Taste Media GroupChicagoEvent Videography, Motion Graphics, Video Editing & Post2008~10
Mark Campbell ProductionsChicagoPhotography, Commercial Production, Brand Films2008~5
New Slate FilmsChicagoCommercial Production, Corporate Video, Brand Films2009~5
One Tree Forest FilmsChicagoBrand Films, Commercial Production, Animation2009~3
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How to choose a video production agency in Chicago

The right Chicago video production company depends on the work: Video Editing & Post, Commercial Production, and Video Marketing are where local studios tend to be strongest. Shortlist by watching reels, confirming the team has shipped your format before, and checking budget and turnaround fit. Filter the 26 Chicago agencies above by specialty and team size to build a short list of teams near you.

What video production costs in Chicago

Video production in Chicago ranges widely with scope: a simple talking-head or social cut can run a few thousand dollars, while a full commercial shoot with crew, location, and post can reach the tens of thousands. Boutique Chicago studios often quote per project; larger teams scope by day rate. Get quotes from two or three Chicago studios on the same brief so you can compare scope, not just headline price.

Questions to ask a studio in Chicago

Ask to see work in your format, who owns the footage and final files, the realistic turnaround, how many revisions are included, and whether strategy and scripting are in scope or extra. Clear answers here separate a reliable Chicago partner from a risky one.

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