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Best Video Production in Wellington

We assessed 11 video production companies in Wellington and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 10 listed below hold 157 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 15 July 2026. How we rank →

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Before you hire

Video 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 Wellington

The top 5 video production companies in Wellington are Park Road Post Production, Avalon Studios, Create Now, Couch Kumara, and Sky Stream Media, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    Park Road Post Production

    4.7 42 reviews Top5 Score 144 +2
    5★ 37 4★ 2 3★ 1 1★ 2

    Reviews do not contain specific detail about video production services, work quality, or client outcomes from this business. Without evidence of how they handle video projects, timelines, or deliverables, a meaningful recommendation cannot be made.

    location_on 141 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington

  • 2

    Avalon Studios

    4.5 32 reviews Top5 Score 138
    5★ 21 4★ 7 3★ 3 2★ 1

    Avalon Studios operates as a secured broadcast facility in Lower Hutt, making it a recognised base for outside broadcast equipment and large-scale television infrastructure. Staff at the gate are courteous and responsive when visitors arrive, which matters if you are coordinating logistics around access to the site.

    • Secure site with courteous gate staff
    • Outside broadcast gear on premises
    • Recognised Wellington region facility

    location_on 41 Percy Cameron Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt

  • 3

    Create Now

    ↑ 3
    5.0 12 reviews +3 Top5 Score 135 +5
    5★ 12

    Create Now turns briefs over to their own creative direction when clients want them to lead, and the results have landed better than clients expected from the outset. On set they actively settle on-camera subjects, which makes a practical difference for anyone who needs interview or showcase footage from people unused to being filmed.

    Reviews most often describe: Organisations wanting creative video with low friction

    • First cut impresses before revisions
    • Takes creative lead when asked
    • Puts on-camera subjects at ease

    location_on 30 Waring Taylor Street, Wellington Central, Wellington

  • 4

    Couch Kumara

    ↓ 1
    5.0 14 reviews Top5 Score 135
    5★ 14

    Hire them when you need a documentary or promotional film completed within days of shooting rather than weeks, since multiple clients received first drafts within 24 hours of filming. They take on iterative feedback without pushback and stay responsive through multiple revision rounds, which matters if your brief will evolve or you're unsure what you want until you see it cut together.

    Reviews most often describe: Boutique brands and museums needing fast turnaround edits

    • First draft within 24 hours of shoot
    • Accommodates multiple rounds of revision requests
    • Delivers ahead of agreed schedule

    location_on 126 Vivian Street, Te Aro, Wellington

  • 5

    Sky Stream Media - Videography - Drone Photography - Live Streaming.

    ↓ 1
    5.0 13 reviews Top5 Score 134
    5★ 13

    Hire them when your brief needs drone footage or action sequences that stand out, since FPV and aerial work appear consistently strong across commercial and music video projects. They integrate into your creative direction rather than imposing a template, and handle tight turnarounds without cutting corners on the finished product.

    Reviews most often describe: Commercial spots, music videos, drone-heavy projects

    • FPV drone footage integrated into commercials
    • Music video production on compressed timelines
    • Close-up work paired with aerial perspectives

Before you hire a video production company in Wellington

Drawn from 88 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 with motion graphics. Day rates for professional videographers sit between $800 and $2,500, with editors charging $75 to $150 per hour for post-production work. Crew size, shoot days, animation, voiceover, and music licensing are the main cost drivers between a solo operator and a full production company. Some Wellington producers noted strong value at competitive rates, which suggests room to negotiate scope without sacrificing quality.

Who owns the video and raw footage once the project is delivered? expand_more

Under New Zealand's Copyright Act 1994, copyright in the finished work stays with the production company by default unless the contract explicitly transfers it to you. Raw footage is almost never included in standard deliverables and will often be retained or deleted after a set period unless you negotiate otherwise before signing. If you want to repurpose footage for future campaigns or licence it to third parties, you need written permission or a separate licensing agreement. Ask upfront about usage rights duration, platform restrictions, music licensing for YouTube or broadcast, and whether talent release forms are covered in the fee.

How many rounds of revisions are included before extra charges kick in? expand_more

Most Wellington video production contracts include two rounds of revisions as standard, with additional rounds billed at the editor's hourly rate, which sits around $75 to $150 per hour. Review feedback points to producers who responded quickly to change requests and incorporated notes without friction, which suggests clear revision scope was agreed at the outset. Before work starts, confirm in writing what counts as a revision versus a new creative direction, since scope creep on the latter can attract significant extra cost.

What are the warning signs of a video production company you shouldn't hire? expand_more
  • A quote that lists only a total price with no breakdown of shoot days, editing hours, or deliverable formats is a red flag for scope disputes later.
  • Poor communication between project milestones is a pattern worth noting, since reviews highlight responsiveness as a key differentiator among Wellington producers.
  • A refusal to provide a written contract covering IP ownership, revision rounds, and file formats suggests the working relationship may become difficult.
  • Managers or crew who make on-camera talent feel uncomfortable are worth avoiding, as reviewer feedback flags this as a real issue at some facilities.
  • No clear process for handling raw footage retention or deletion after delivery leaves you exposed if you need to repurpose content later.
What should you ask before hiring a video production company? expand_more
  • Who retains copyright in the finished video and what usage rights are you actually being licensed?
  • Does the package include raw footage, and if so in what format and for how long will it be stored?
  • How many revision rounds are included and what is the hourly rate if you exceed them?
  • What file formats will the finals be delivered in, and are they suitable for web, social, and broadcast without additional conversion?
  • How is music licensed in the edit, and does that licence cover YouTube, paid social, and any broadcast use you need?
  • What is the full timeline from brief to final delivery, and what are the agreed milestones along the way?

Video Production ranked 6 to 10 in Wellington

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Moments Productions Wellington

    ↓ 1
    5.0 12 reviews Top5 Score 133
    5★ 12

    Hire them when you need a crew that can pivot quickly to accommodate urgent timelines and still deliver polished finished footage. They bring hands-on enthusiasm to shoots and handle post-production editing in-house, with reviewers noting they went above and beyond to prepare for unpredictable situations on the day.

    Reviews most often describe: Last-minute events and wedding video coverage

    • Accommodated last-minute project requests
    • Prepared for on-the-day contingencies
    • Delivered edited videos within weeks

    location_on 41 Percy Cameron Street, Avalon, Lower Hutt

  • 7

    The Way Home

    5.0 11 reviews Top5 Score 132
    5★ 11

    The Way Home builds long-term working relationships with real estate agents, with multiple clients running 40-plus videos through them over several years. Their on-camera agent feature is a specific draw, with reviewers noting the crew actively helps agents perform well in front of the lens rather than simply filming them.

    Reviews most often describe: Real estate agents wanting consistent property video results

    • On-camera agent coaching during shoots
    • Seamless booking and workflow process
    • Issues fixed in record time

    location_on CBD Towers 84, Upper Hutt Central, Upper Hutt

  • 8

    Onepost | Animation Video Production

    5.0 7 reviews Top5 Score 128 +2
    5★ 7

    We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.

    location_on Economous House, 3/4 Bond Street, Te Aro, Wellington

  • 9

    Clockwork Creative Productions Ltd

    ↓ 2
    5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 128
    5★ 8

    Hire them for projects involving on-camera interviews where drawing out authentic responses from subjects matters, since reviewers specifically noted skill at putting interviewees at ease and extracting the right information for footage. Turnaround from shoot to finished edit runs ahead of proposed deadlines, with editing handled collaboratively rather than as a separate negotiation phase.

    Reviews most often describe: Cultural institutions and galleries needing interview-led promotional content

    • Delivers edits ahead of deadline
    • Puts interview subjects at ease
    • Incorporates client feedback during editing

    location_on 43 Ribble Street, Island Bay, Wellington

  • 10

    Mediasol

    ↓ 1
    5.0 6 reviews Top5 Score 124
    5★ 6

    We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.

    location_on 9 Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga, Wellington

Related Wellington rankings

About this ranking

How are the top video production companies in Wellington chosen? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for video production companies in Wellington. 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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 15 July 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. See what a subscription includes.

Why isn't my business listed? expand_more

We build this page from Google Maps results for video production companies in Wellington. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 10 businesses listed here was 6. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.