DRTV Spot Production
High-quality DRTV commercials from just $40,000. Fortune 500 clients.
www.acmespots.com
High-quality DRTV commercials from just $40,000. Fortune 500 clients.
www.acmespots.com
Mark Thomas Productions
Corporate Specialist- Events, Shows Marketing, Infomercials, So.Cal.
www.mtpro.tv
Corporate Specialist- Events, Shows Marketing, Infomercials, So.Cal.
www.mtpro.tv
AT&T Advanced TV
Double your Cash Back with Online Orders of AT&T Advanced TV.
www.att.com/AdvancedTV
Double your Cash Back with Online Orders of AT&T Advanced TV.
www.att.com/AdvancedTV
Artisan PictureWorks
Atlanta's turnkey production studio studios - crew - editing - gear
www.artisanpictureworks.com
Atlanta's turnkey production studio studios - crew - editing - gear
www.artisanpictureworks.com
Corporate TV Production
Financial & Legal films, VNRs Network TV vets, Global cam crews
www.skipjack.tv
Financial & Legal films, VNRs Network TV vets, Global cam crews
www.skipjack.tv
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Outpost Video Production
Full service video production HD Broadcast Video Equipment Rentals
www.outpostbc.com
Full service video production HD Broadcast Video Equipment Rentals
www.outpostbc.com
A Great Day for Radio...
The hardest working spots in radio. Let us produce your next campaign.
www.GreatDayRadio.com
The hardest working spots in radio. Let us produce your next campaign.
www.GreatDayRadio.com
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4Kids Productions
Children's television, film, home video and music production company. A 4Kids Entertainment Company.
www.4kidsentertainment.com
Children's television, film, home video and music production company. A 4Kids Entertainment Company.
www.4kidsentertainment.com
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Agtel
Independent television production company also providing interactive services, corporate and educational video.
www.agtel.ie
Independent television production company also providing interactive services, corporate and educational video.
www.agtel.ie
Alton Entertainment
Convergent media production company that creates and delivers informational mainstream consumer television and Internet content. Alton's strategic equity partner is part of The Interpublic Group of Companies. Offices in Los Angeles and Miami B...
altonent.com
Convergent media production company that creates and delivers informational mainstream consumer television and Internet content. Alton's strategic equity partner is part of The Interpublic Group of Companies. Offices in Los Angeles and Miami B...
altonent.com
Angelic Television
Produces television sitcoms, dramatic specials, made-for-television movies and series.
www.angelicentertainment.com
Produces television sitcoms, dramatic specials, made-for-television movies and series.
www.angelicentertainment.com
Ashley Productions, LLC
Ashley Productions is an independent film production company. There are only a few other production companies in the Inland Empire, while Burbank is home to about 700 film and post-production companies.
www.ashleyproductions.com
Ashley Productions is an independent film production company. There are only a few other production companies in the Inland Empire, while Burbank is home to about 700 film and post-production companies.
www.ashleyproductions.com
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BigShot Productions
Company providing a full range of production services, in both film and television.
www.bigshot.com
Company providing a full range of production services, in both film and television.
www.bigshot.com
C
Foundation for Christian Communication Limited (CTVC)
Television production company specializing in social, religious, educational and ethical issues.
www.ctvc.co.uk
Television production company specializing in social, religious, educational and ethical issues.
www.ctvc.co.uk
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Dakota North Entertainment
Production company for network and cable television, as well as film.
www.dakotafilms.com
Production company for network and cable television, as well as film.
www.dakotafilms.com
Devillier Donegan Enterprises (DDE)
Developer, producer and distributor of nonfiction films in seven categories: history, adventure, nature, science, arts, comedy and general interest. Serving independent producers, cable networks and broadcasters worldwide.
Corporate Info | News | Empires Specials | Contact Us
www.ddegroup.com
Developer, producer and distributor of nonfiction films in seven categories: history, adventure, nature, science, arts, comedy and general interest. Serving independent producers, cable networks and broadcasters worldwide.
Corporate Info | News | Empires Specials | Contact Us
www.ddegroup.com
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Eyecon Video
Eyecon Video Productions is a full service, award-winning professional video production company that can help guide a client from concept and scriptwriting to shooting, editing and duplication.
www.eyeconvideo.com
Eyecon Video Productions is a full service, award-winning professional video production company that can help guide a client from concept and scriptwriting to shooting, editing and duplication.
www.eyeconvideo.com
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Gedeon Programmes
Production company specializing in high-quality documentary films and magazines focusing on science, adventure and culture.
www.gedeon.com
Production company specializing in high-quality documentary films and magazines focusing on science, adventure and culture.
www.gedeon.com
GRB Entertainment
An Axel Springer TV International Company, California based GRB is a producer and distributor of reality based non-fiction programs.
www.grbtv.com
An Axel Springer TV International Company, California based GRB is a producer and distributor of reality based non-fiction programs.
www.grbtv.com
K
KAOS Entertainment
Provider of reality programming for FOX, Travel Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, Studios USA and TLC.
www.kaosent.com
Provider of reality programming for FOX, Travel Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, Studios USA and TLC.
www.kaosent.com
King World Prods.
As a New York based wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS, King World seeks distribution opportunities both domestically and abroad and intends to expand its business by producing or co-producing more new shows and entering new programming genres.
www.kingworld.com
As a New York based wholly-owned subsidiary of CBS, King World seeks distribution opportunities both domestically and abroad and intends to expand its business by producing or co-producing more new shows and entering new programming genres.
www.kingworld.com
L
Levinson/Fontana Company
Official studio Web site of Barry Levinson's production company, the Levinson/Fontana Company.
www.levinson.com
Official studio Web site of Barry Levinson's production company, the Levinson/Fontana Company.
www.levinson.com
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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. (MGM)
Los Angeles based producer and distributor of entertainment product, including motion pictures, television programming, etc. Its operating units include MGM Pictures, United Artists Films, Orion Pictures, United Artists Films Ltd., MGM Televisio...
www.mgm.com
Los Angeles based producer and distributor of entertainment product, including motion pictures, television programming, etc. Its operating units include MGM Pictures, United Artists Films, Orion Pictures, United Artists Films Ltd., MGM Televisio...
www.mgm.com
Mindfire Entertainment
Privately held company devoted to the production of film, television, multi-media, music and publishing.
www.mindfireentertainment.com
Privately held company devoted to the production of film, television, multi-media, music and publishing.
www.mindfireentertainment.com
Douglas Smoot Productions
Creates TV commercials, video presentations, printed materials, digital presentations and photography.
www.mindspring.com
Creates TV commercials, video presentations, printed materials, digital presentations and photography.
www.mindspring.com
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New City Releasing, Inc.
California based entertainment company that specializes in the production and distribution of motion pictures to television networks worldwide. The company is a programming supplier to the pay television, pay-per-view, satellite, video on deman...
www.newcityreleasing.com
California based entertainment company that specializes in the production and distribution of motion pictures to television networks worldwide. The company is a programming supplier to the pay television, pay-per-view, satellite, video on deman...
www.newcityreleasing.com
New Dominion Pictures
Virginia based independent television production company, creating, producing, and distributing television programs. The company produces television programming for or in partnership with cable television clients.
www.newdominion.com
Virginia based independent television production company, creating, producing, and distributing television programs. The company produces television programming for or in partnership with cable television clients.
www.newdominion.com
Regency Television
Los Angeles based television studio jointly created by New Regency Productions and Fox Television Studios to create and develop original television film and series product.
www.newregency.com
Los Angeles based television studio jointly created by New Regency Productions and Fox Television Studios to create and develop original television film and series product.
www.newregency.com
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Oasis TV
Los Angeles based division of Movicorp Holdings, Inc., Oasis TV is an integrated media content provider of natural lifestyle programming, alternative news, cutting edge information and thought-provoking editorials.
www.oasistv.com
Los Angeles based division of Movicorp Holdings, Inc., Oasis TV is an integrated media content provider of natural lifestyle programming, alternative news, cutting edge information and thought-provoking editorials.
www.oasistv.com
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Pearson Television International
UK based global television producer and distributor. Pearson owns several production companies: All American, Thames Television, Alomo Productions and Grundy Worldwide.
www.pearsontv.com
UK based global television producer and distributor. Pearson owns several production companies: All American, Thames Television, Alomo Productions and Grundy Worldwide.
www.pearsontv.com
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Questar
Global producer of special interest home video and DVD product, as well as television programming.
www.questar1.com
Global producer of special interest home video and DVD product, as well as television programming.
www.questar1.com
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Rysher Entertainment
Los Angeles based independent supplier of programming to network, cable and first-run syndicated television. Rysher also maintains television barter sales operations in the U.S., selling national advertising in all of Rysher's syndicated program...
www.rysher.com
Los Angeles based independent supplier of programming to network, cable and first-run syndicated television. Rysher also maintains television barter sales operations in the U.S., selling national advertising in all of Rysher's syndicated program...
www.rysher.com
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Scripps Productions/ Cinetel Studios
Scripps operates two cable television networks, Home & Garden Television with more than 58 million subscribers and Food Network with more than 43 million subscribers, and in Sept. 1999 launched a third network, Do It Yourself. The company also o...
www.scripps.com
Scripps operates two cable television networks, Home & Garden Television with more than 58 million subscribers and Food Network with more than 43 million subscribers, and in Sept. 1999 launched a third network, Do It Yourself. The company also o...
www.scripps.com
SolidLine Media
SolidLine Media has established itself as a frontrunner in the world of not only Chicago video production companies, but those across the USA as well.
www.solidlinemedia.com
SolidLine Media has established itself as a frontrunner in the world of not only Chicago video production companies, but those across the USA as well.
www.solidlinemedia.com
Studios USA
Studios USA develops, finances, and distributes programs and motion picture films intended for initial exhibition on television and home video.
www.studiosusa.com
Studios USA develops, finances, and distributes programs and motion picture films intended for initial exhibition on television and home video.
www.studiosusa.com
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Turner Entertainment Group
A subsidiary of Time Warner that produces news and entertainment content for television, primarily the basic cable industry.
www.turner.com
A subsidiary of Time Warner that produces news and entertainment content for television, primarily the basic cable industry.
www.turner.com
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Voodoo Media, Los Angeles
Multimedia production and telecommunication services company. Owner is a freelance BetaSP cameraman with credits including A&E, The History Channel, and PBS.
www.voodoomedia.com
Multimedia production and telecommunication services company. Owner is a freelance BetaSP cameraman with credits including A&E, The History Channel, and PBS.
www.voodoomedia.com
Five Star Productions
Independent television and radio production company. As a full-service production facility, they are able to manage projects from concept through execution.
www.vstar.com
Independent television and radio production company. As a full-service production facility, they are able to manage projects from concept through execution.
www.vstar.com
VS Video Productions - Denver,Colorado
Award winning video production company serving regional and national clients for 18 years. Offering Standard Digital, HDV and HD services.
www.vsvideoproductions.com
Award winning video production company serving regional and national clients for 18 years. Offering Standard Digital, HDV and HD services.
www.vsvideoproductions.com
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Winchester Television
As a part of Winchester Entertainment, this division creates, produces and exploits large-scale international children's television properties.
www.winchesterfilms.com
As a part of Winchester Entertainment, this division creates, produces and exploits large-scale international children's television properties.
www.winchesterfilms.com
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DRTV Spot Production
High-quality DRTV commercials from just $40,000. Fortune 500 clients.
www.acmespots.com
High-quality DRTV commercials from just $40,000. Fortune 500 clients.
www.acmespots.com
Guide to Television Production Companies
How to choose the right T.V. production company for your commercial
Getting a commercial on television is not out of the reach of small businesses. Advertising through a quality commercial with the help of a television production company can help expand business.
Be prepared to invest time in finding and selecting the right television production company for your business needs. A television commercial is a big investment for small business owners, so be sure that the selected T.V. production company is capable of providing the services that represent your business well. Make the right decisions, and a commercial can really pay off.
When beginning the process of finding the right T.V. production company, you need to:
Be prepared to invest time in finding and selecting the right television production company for your business needs. A television commercial is a big investment for small business owners, so be sure that the selected T.V. production company is capable of providing the services that represent your business well. Make the right decisions, and a commercial can really pay off.
When beginning the process of finding the right T.V. production company, you need to:
- Come up with a vision of the business image you want the television production company to convey in your advertisement or commercial.
- Be willing to pay for quality.
- Consider the type of experience a T.V. production company has. It should represent what you are looking for.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Search television production company directories
There are television production company directories that are very easy to search, and some can be searched by location or specialty. There are video and TV production companies that specialize in cable TV production, or you may find a independent television production company would best suit your needs. You can even get online quotes on some of the websites of media production companies.
I recommend:
Search ProductionHub.com, which features TV production companies in major areas like New York and Los Angeles. Backstage.com has fewer television companies for commercials, but is more localized. Search Craigslist.com as well for freelancers, but be sure to screen them well.
Prepare a contract that highlights your needs before beginning production
Include essential information like date of completion, cost specifications and approval of all changes.
I recommend:
Find sample contracts and release forms for television productions at VidPro.com. Download legal forms for a small fee at Thomson West Legal EForms.
Look critically at previous work done by television production companies
Two things in particular that need attention are audio quality of the production company and editing ability. Cheap special effects or low sound can ruin an advertisement and reflect poorly on your business.
I recommend:
Have a look at some examples of quality editing work at Marcus Productions and sound design at Futurity.
Try an Internet-based T.V. production company
An Internet-based custom-made commercial is low-cost and well made. It allows you to choose custom settings from hundreds of stock images and sounds to create your own commercial and negotiate airtime on local cable stations. Prices start as low as five hundred dollars.
I recommend:
Visit SpotRunner.com to begin viewing options organized according to industry. Also try MPowerMedia.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Consider a small but reputable production company that can increase the likelihood of only a small number of people working on your project rather than a lot. You may get better quality and service by working with a small independent television production company.
- For cable TV production, Think about working directly with the cable company, which may save costs by weeding out the middle man.
- Only work with television companies that have professional equipment.
