Video Production Agencies

Video Production Agencies in Illinois

From major metros to smaller markets, Illinois is served by 38 video production companies and studios we track, specializing in Video Editing & Post, Commercial Production, and Video Marketing. Find and compare Illinois agencies here. Notable teams include Baruc Productions, Blue Sky Video Productions, and Bottle Rocket Media.

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Baruc Productions is a Wyoming, Illinois video studio handling editing, motion graphics, and brand films for marketers.

Location
Wyoming, IL
Team
1 person
Founded
2024

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
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Chicago, IL

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

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
2 people
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Barrington, IL

Barrington, Illinois video-first marketing agency producing strategy-led brand video and campaigns.

Location
Barrington, IL
Team
5 people
Founded
2009
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Rock Island, IL

Rock Island video production and photography boutique for Quad Cities brands.

Location
Rock Island, IL
Team
5 people
Founded
1994

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

Location
Chicago, IL
Team
2 people
Founded
2014
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Vernon Hills, IL

Vernon Hills boutique digital marketing agency with content creation, photography, and video production support.

Location
Vernon Hills, IL
Team
15 people
Founded
2016
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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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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

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  • It is high-stakes brand work where every frame is art-directed.
  • You want a long-term creative partner across campaigns.
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Agency: Weeks to months

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Top 10 video production agencies in Illinois

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 Illinois studio.

  1. 1
    Blue Sky Video Productions

    Lake Forest · Commercial Production, Corporate Video, Live Streaming

  2. 2
    Reno Lovison Marketing and AuthorsBroadCast.com

    West Chicago · Commercial Production, Corporate Video, Documentary

  3. 3
    Production House

    Chicago · Social Media Video, Brand Films, Documentary

  4. 4
    dphilms

    Rock Island · Commercial Production, Corporate Video, Brand Films

  5. 5
    Sureshot Productions

    Mount Prospect · Wedding Video, Event Videography, Corporate Video

  6. 6
    Imageworks Chicago, Inc.

    Chicago · Commercial Production, Brand Films, Animation

  7. 7
    Explore Media

    Chicago · Commercial Production, Brand Films, Product Videos

  8. 8
    The MarComm Store

    Chicago · Corporate Video, Training Videos, Animation

  9. 9
    Bottle Rocket Media

    Chicago · Corporate Video, Explainer Videos, Motion Graphics

  10. 10
    Chicago Corporate Photography and Video

    Chicago · Corporate Video, Event Videography, Testimonial Videos

AgencySpecialtiesFoundedTeam size
Blue Sky Video ProductionsLake ForestCommercial Production, Corporate Video, Live Streaming1986~2
Reno Lovison Marketing and AuthorsBroadCast.comWest ChicagoCommercial Production, Corporate Video, Documentary1990~1
Production HouseChicagoSocial Media Video, Brand Films, Documentary2020~73
dphilmsRock IslandCommercial Production, Corporate Video, Brand Films1994~5
Sureshot ProductionsMount ProspectWedding Video, Event Videography, Corporate Video2001~14
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
Buyer guide · Illinois

How to choose a video production agency in Illinois

Start by matching specialty to your brief: Video Editing & Post, Commercial Production, and Video Marketing are common strengths among Illinois studios. Watch a few reels, check that past work fits your industry and tone, confirm the budget and timeline up front, and ask who actually shoots and edits. Use the filters above to narrow the 38 Illinois agencies by specialty and team size, then reach out to a short list.

What video production costs in Illinois

Video production in Illinois 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 Illinois studios often quote per project; larger teams scope by day rate. Get quotes from two or three Illinois studios on the same brief so you can compare scope, not just headline price.

Questions to ask a studio in Illinois

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 Illinois partner from a risky one.

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