Best Video Production in Christchurch
We assessed 36 video production companies in Christchurch and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 441 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 24 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you need a corporate video, a product video or short clips for social media, production costs vary enormously based on crew size, equipment and post-production. Ask to see a showreel of work similar to what you need, confirm exactly what is included in the quote (scripting, voiceover, music licensing, revisions), and clarify who retains the raw footage after delivery.
Top 5 Video Production in Christchurch
The top 5 video production companies in Christchurch are #1 Frameboy, #2 Christchurch Business & Brand Photographer, #3 Grey Area Productions, #4 Orange Studios, and #5 MoMac, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Frameboy Wedding Films
★ 5.0 71 reviews Top5 Score 1575★ 71Frameboy turns wedding footage into a finished cinematic highlights reel, a next-day film, and social media reels, with raw ceremony, speeches, and dance footage also available. Rowan attends pre-wedding meetings and, in some cases, the rehearsal itself, so couples arrive on the day already knowing how the shoot will run.
location_on 154A Hoon Hay Road, Hoon Hay, Christchurch
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Christchurch Business & Brand Photographer
★ 5.0 59 reviews Top5 Score 1535★ 59Christchurch Business & Brand Photographer covers headshots, commercial brand shoots, editorial magazine spreads, and event and conference photography, with Paul and Sky both drawing strong notes for making nervous subjects feel at ease quickly. Tight deadlines come up repeatedly across reviews, and the team has accommodated last-minute bookings and same-session turnarounds without adding friction for clients.
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Grey Area Productions Wedding Photography - NZ
★ 5.0 53 reviews Top5 Score 1525★ 53Grey Area Productions produces wedding films, highlights reels, and longer-form videos, with couples consistently watching footage back dozens of times and sharing it with family overseas or those who couldn't attend. Andy is noted for scouting locations beforehand and staying later than contracted to catch moments like the dance floor, which shows up in the final edit.
location_on 43A Weka Street, Fendalton, Christchurch
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Orange Studios
★ 4.8 68 reviews Top5 Score 1515★ 60 4★ 6 3★ 1 1★ 1Orange Studios suits musicians who want to record original tracks with a producer deeply involved in the sound, not just running the desk. Thom is noted for strong musical instincts and a relaxed working style that carries through long sessions, and reviewers describe being proud of the finished recordings at a price they felt was fair.
location_on 1063 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch
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MoMac Creative Agency
★ 5.0 46 reviews Top5 Score 1505★ 46MoMac produces marketing videos, brand video shoots, and social media video content for businesses across a range of industries, with reviewers noting a two-week turnaround from brief to finished files and edits handled patiently at the final stage. Carl and Oliver are called out specifically for understanding the brief on a dealership video without needing to be redirected, and Ryan is noted for making on-camera subjects feel relaxed during shoots.
location_on 12 Blake Street, Rangiora
Before you hire a video production company in Christchurch
Drawn from 289 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does video production typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
Corporate video production in New Zealand runs from NZD $3,000 for a basic single-camera interview up to $30,000 or more for multi-location brand films. Crew size, shoot days, motion graphics, voiceover, and licensed music are the main cost drivers.
Solo videographers charge day rates of roughly $800 to $2,500, while full production companies build in pre-production, editing, and colour grading on top. Reviews from Christchurch producers show clients getting social reels, testimonial videos, and training content at prices that felt justified when deliverables and revision rounds were clearly scoped upfront.
Who owns the video and raw footage once the project is delivered? expand_more
Under the Copyright Act 1994, copyright in a finished video stays with the production company unless the contract explicitly transfers it to you, so never assume you own what you paid for without checking the paperwork. Raw footage is treated separately from the finished edit and is almost never included in standard deliverables unless you negotiate it as a specific contract line item.
Several wedding videography reviews highlight that clients valued receiving raw footage as part of their package, which shows this is worth requesting and confirming in writing before any deposit changes hands. Music licensed for a wedding highlight reel may also carry platform restrictions, so ask whether the tracks clear for YouTube, social media, and broadcast before the edit is locked.
How many rounds of revisions are included before extra charges kick in? expand_more
Most New Zealand video production contracts include two to three rounds of structured feedback, and going beyond that typically attracts hourly editing fees in the range of $75 to $150 per hour. Reviews show that producers who share a draft and explicitly invite feedback before finalising create a smoother experience, with clients feeling heard rather than locked into a first cut. Before signing, agree in writing on what counts as a revision, such as colour or timing tweaks, versus a new creative direction, which is usually treated as a separate scope of work.
What are the warning signs of a video production company you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A quote that lists a lump sum without breaking out shoot days, editing hours, and deliverable formats gives you no way to compare or hold the supplier accountable.
- –Silence between project milestones is a red flag: one signage review in these results flagged a company that went a month without contact after an initial inquiry, which can happen in video production too.
- –No written answer to who owns the raw footage and finished files before work starts means you may have no legal claim to your own content after delivery.
- –Revision rounds that are undefined in the contract expose you to surprise editing invoices once you request changes.
- –A portfolio that shows only one style or format suggests limited capability to adapt to your specific brief or industry.
- –Reluctance to provide a written contract at all is a clear signal to walk away.
What should you ask before hiring a video production company? expand_more
- –Ask who retains copyright in the finished video and whether ownership transfers to you on final payment, referencing the Copyright Act 1994 if needed.
- –Confirm whether raw footage is included in the deliverables or retained by the production company, and what it costs to add raw files to the package.
- –Find out exactly how many revision rounds are included, what qualifies as a revision versus a scope change, and what the hourly rate is for work beyond that.
- –Ask what file formats the final video will be delivered in and whether those formats cover your intended platforms, including broadcast, web, and social media.
- –Clarify how music is licensed and whether the tracks clear for all platforms where you plan to publish, since a track licensed for a private event may not cover YouTube or paid advertising.
- –Get a written timeline from brief to final delivery, including when draft cuts will be shared, so you have a clear schedule to hold both parties to.
Also recommended video production companies in Christchurch
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Rami Baha Visuals | Wedding Photography and Videography Services
↓ 4★ 5.0 33 reviews -1 Top5 Score 146 -15★ 33Rami Baha Visuals covers wedding films, pre-wedding videos, and proposal highlight reels, with reviewers describing footage that brought back the full emotional weight of the day on first viewing. Rami takes time before the shoot to understand the couple's vision, incorporates their chosen music into the edit, and accommodates specific requests like tight deadlines for overseas receptions.
location_on Rembrandt Place, Burnside, Christchurch
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Dark Matter
verifiedVerified ↓ 3★ 5.0 20 reviews Top5 Score 144 +15★ 20Dark Matter produces internal communications videos, technical training and how-to videos, client testimonial videos, and promotional product videos for New Zealand businesses. Kaushik and the team arrive with the storyboard and creative thinking already done, so clients describe turning up to a shoot and walking away with the footage they needed, often with multiple edit rounds accommodated without friction.
location_on 47 Salisbury Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch schedule Mon–Fri 8am–5pm · Sat–Sun Closed
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Orly Creative Media - Video, 3D Animation & TVC Production.
↓ 5★ 4.9 32 reviews Top5 Score 1445★ 30 4★ 2Orly Creative Media produces corporate brand videos, scientific and technical explainer videos, TV commercials, and multi-site promotional films, with reviewers noting that Mat, Tim, and Ross take time to understand the brand before a frame is shot. Their 3D animation work has been used to visualise complex manufacturing products for customer-facing campaigns, and at least one client came back after trialling a competitor and returned to Orly for all subsequent projects.
location_on 2/357 Madras Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
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WhitebaitMedia
↓ 3★ 4.8 34 reviews Top5 Score 1435★ 30 4★ 3 1★ 1WhitebaitMedia produces children's television programming, with What Now and Fanimals among the shows made at their studio. Visiting families describe staff going out of their way to settle nervous children before they go on screen, from hot chocolates on arrival to calm, supportive handling throughout.
location_on 64 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch
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B Creative
↓ 3★ 5.0 25 reviews +1 Top5 Score 143 +15★ 25Hire B Creative if you need a launch or safety video where tight timelines matter and you want the final output to exceed your brief. They proactively suggest creative direction, hit deadlines without cutting corners, and clients report the videos generate genuine business credibility.
location_on 6D Washington Way, Sydenham, Christchurch
About this ranking
What the 10 video production companies listed above hold, at the 24 September 2026 check.
We first assessed video production companies in Christchurch in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Frameboy Wedding Films has held first place at every check. Across the 6 locations we assess video production companies in, the 49 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 0.3% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Christchurch Business & Brand Photographer entered the top 5 at #2. Grey Area Productions Wedding Photography - NZ entered the top 5 at #3. Orange Studios entered the top 5 at #4. MoMac Creative Agency entered the top 5 at #5. Rami Baha Visuals | Wedding Photography and Videography Services left the top 5, down to #6. Orly Creative Media - Video, 3D Animation & TVC Production. left the top 5, down to #8. Dark Matter left the top 5, down to #7.
- Aug 2026
Dark Matter entered the top 5, up from #6. WhitebaitMedia left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jul 2026
Scoring method updated. B Creative left the top 5, down to #7.
- May 2026
- Mar 2026
First check. Frameboy Wedding Films #1.
How are the top video production companies in Christchurch chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for video production companies in Christchurch. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
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Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for video production companies in Christchurch. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.