Best Video Production in Napier and Hastings
We assessed 6 video production companies in Napier and Hastings and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. 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 Napier and Hastings
The top 5 video production companies in Napier and Hastings are #1 Grundy Productions, #2 Prevue, #3 Richard Wood Photography, #4 Media Mint, and #5 Michael Schultz, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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Grundy Productions
★ 5.0 42 reviews Top5 Score 149 +15★ 42Grundy Productions coordinates the full production process across promotional videos, documentary-style content, and recruitment films, guiding clients from a rough brief through to a finished cut. Reviewers across multiple projects note that Nicky, Kane, and the team absorb even messy briefs quickly and consistently land on the first draft what clients were hoping to achieve.
location_on 97 Main Road, Clive
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Prevue – Creative & Content Studio
★ 5.0 35 reviews Top5 Score 147 +15★ 35Prevue produces social media reels, website videos, drone footage, and promotional event content for small businesses across New Zealand. Clients hand over a rough brief or even raw phone footage, and Chy and the team return a finished, caption-ready cut without extended back-and-forth or multiple revision rounds.
location_on 1 Shakespeare Road, Napier South, Napier
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Richard Wood Photography
↑ 2★ 5.0 17 reviews Top5 Score 138 +15★ 17Richard Wood Photography brings a distinctive creative eye to commercial campaigns, agency portfolios, and branded shoots where the visual concept needs to do real work. Clients briefing disruptive or unconventional imagery report that Richard interprets the direction precisely and returns results that exceed what was asked for, without requiring extensive rounds of revision.
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Media Mint - Content Creation & Video Marketing Agency
↑ 3★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 129 +25★ 8Media Mint produces promotional videos, drone footage, and property video content for businesses and real estate clients across New Zealand. Greg, Anna, and Guy absorb the brief early in the process, leaving clients feeling confident before the camera rolls rather than uncertain about the outcome.
location_on 77A Dalton Street, Napier South, Napier
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Michael Schultz - Hawke's Bay Photographer & Videographer
↑ 3★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 129 +25★ 8Michael Schultz gets self-conscious couples comfortable on camera, drawing genuine moments from people who would normally tense up at the sight of a lens. Beyond the shooting itself, he steps in to coordinate the notoriously tricky family group shots, keeping the day moving so everyone gets back to celebrating sooner.
location_on 73 McDonald Street, Napier South, Napier
Before you hire a video production company in Napier and Hastings
Drawn from 118 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 between NZD $3,000 and $30,000 for a finished product. A basic single-camera interview or talking-head video sits toward the lower end, while a multi-location brand film with motion graphics and colour grading pushes toward the top.
Day rates for professional videographers range from $800 to $2,500, and editors charge roughly $75 to $150 per hour. Solo operators tend to cost less than full production companies, but crew size, shoot days, voiceover, licensed music, and animation all add to the final bill.
Who owns the video and raw footage once the project is delivered? expand_more
Under the New Zealand Copyright Act 1994, copyright in a commissioned video stays with the production company by default unless the contract explicitly transfers it to you. Raw footage is almost never included in standard deliverables, so if you want it, negotiate that as a specific line item before signing anything.
Ask upfront what usage rights you are granted, how long they last, and whether the production company can use your finished video in their own portfolio. Music licensed for a social media cut may not cover broadcast or paid advertising, so confirm platform-specific licensing before you post anywhere.
How many rounds of revisions are included before extra charges kick in? expand_more
Two rounds of revisions is the most common standard written into NZ video production contracts, with a clear distinction between minor adjustments and a change of creative direction. Reviews from the Napier-Hastings market point to producers who invest time upfront in understanding the brief, which reduces the need for extensive rework later. Agree in writing before production starts what counts as a revision, what triggers additional charges, and what the hourly or flat rate will be if you exceed the included rounds.
What are the warning signs of a video production company you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –A quote with no itemised breakdown of shoot days, editing hours, or deliverables is a sign the final invoice could look very different from the estimate.
- –Reluctance to put revision rounds, file formats, and ownership terms in writing before work begins is a red flag worth taking seriously.
- –Poor technical basics such as cropped subjects, weak composition, or inconsistent editing in a portfolio sample suggest the finished product will reflect the same problems.
- –A production company that goes quiet between key milestones and requires you to chase updates is likely to cause stress at delivery time.
- –No clear process for discussing your brief or brand before picking up a camera suggests the output will miss the mark.
- –Vague answers about music licensing or talent release forms can create legal exposure for you after the video goes live.
What should you ask before hiring a video production company? expand_more
- –Who holds copyright in the finished video, and does the contract explicitly transfer ownership to you or grant a usage licence?
- –Is raw footage included in the deliverables, and if not, what is the cost to purchase it?
- –What file formats will the final video be delivered in, and are those formats ready for web, social media, and broadcast without additional conversion?
- –How many rounds of revisions are included, what counts as a revision versus a new creative direction, and what is the charge if you exceed that allowance?
- –What is the confirmed timeline from brief to final delivery, including when you will see a rough cut?
- –How is music licensed, does the licence cover all platforms you intend to use, and are signed talent release forms provided for everyone who appears on camera?
Also recommended video production company in Napier and Hastings
Ranked 6 on the same public review record.
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Indelible - Creative Studio | Love a good story
★ 5.0 3 reviews Top5 Score 1185★ 3We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 12/1 Dickens Street, Napier South, Napier
About this ranking
What the 6 video production companies listed above hold, at the 24 September 2026 check.
We first assessed video production companies in Napier and Hastings in July 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Grundy Productions has held first place at every check, and Prevue has been in the top 5 alongside it throughout. 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 July 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
Media Mint entered the top 5, up from #7. Michael Schultz entered the top 5, up from #8. Indelible returned to the list at #6.
- Aug 2026
Richard Wood Photography entered the top 5 at #5.
- Jul 2026
First check. Grundy Productions #1.
How are the top video production companies in Napier and Hastings chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for video production companies in Napier and Hastings. 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 Napier and Hastings. 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.