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How we vet every listicle
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An Aurora video production company handles commissioned film end to end: scripting and storyboarding, casting and location scouting, shooting with owned or rented camera, lighting and audio packages, studio and drone work, then editing, colour, sound mix, motion graphics and delivery in the formats each channel needs.
We compared 23 external companies with evidenced work in Aurora and the Denver metro. Only two are headquartered in Aurora itself, one sits on a Denver zip that straddles the city line, and the rest work from Denver, Englewood, Boulder, Longmont, Timnath and Colorado Springs. All 23 name a client publicly and one publishes a rate.
Which Aurora video production company should we shortlist?
Only two are based in Aurora: Manmade Media Studio for motion control and Soldier Up Productions for documentary. The rest sit in Denver, Boulder or Longmont, with Slingshot Studio and Mass FX Media covering animation.
1. Web Tonic
About: Web Tonic scopes video against the places the footage actually has to work, so the cut list is briefed alongside the paid social and paid search that will run it and the pages it will sit on. That keeps the budget on variants a channel can use rather than one hero film. Productions that need a motion-control stage, a broadcast documentary unit or a colour and finishing house should hire one of the Denver-area studios below instead.
Key Services: Growth Marketing, Paid Social, PPC, Meta Ads, SEO, Google Ads, Snapchat Ads, Amazon Ads, Reddit Ads, TikTok Ads, TikTok Shop, GEO-AEO, Webflow Design, Shopify Design, WordPress Design, UGC, Social Media Management, Pay Per Click Management, Marketing Analytics, Analytics Implementation & CDPs, Performance Branding, Performance 360° Audit, Programmatic Ads, OOH Ads, HR Marketing
Industries Served: eCommerce, SaaS, B2B, Construction Professionals, Home Services, SMEs, Health Spa & Wellness, Retail, Legal & Judicial Services, Food & Beverages, Pets, Fitness, Family & Children, Finance & Insurance, Travel, Non-Profits & Organizations, Furniture & Decoration
Notable Clients: WorldRemit, Jack & Jones, Ardene, L'Oréal, Sendwave, Nestlé, Airbnb. Serve Fortune 500 companies and smaller fast-paced startups.
Locations: HQ in San Francisco with notable offices in New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, Montreal, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney and more. Offices on five continents.
Pricing: Starting at USD $3,000 per month. Flexible and scalable plans at any time according to your enterprise needs. Book a call to learn more.
Great For: Mid-market to enterprise-level businesses requiring ongoing, on-tap growth and performance marketing services.
Website: Web Tonic
2. Manmade Media Studio
About: Manmade Media Studio is a production house built around a motion-control rig, high-speed cameras and a sound stage for commercial and tabletop work. Its reel includes a Saatchi and Saatchi-directed Toyota Tacoma national spot, a Lockheed Martin and UK Space Agency animation, and campaigns for Bellco Credit Union, PostNet and the band DeVotchKa. The studio is headquartered in Aurora, with its stage and offices at 2352 Dayton Street.
Key Services: Motion-control cinematography, High-speed tabletop commercial production, Virtual production and Unreal Engine environments, 3D animation and visual effects, Sound stage rental, Post-production and color
Industries Served: Automotive, Financial services, Aerospace and defense, Retail franchising, Music and entertainment, Consumer packaged goods
Notable Clients: Toyota, Lockheed Martin, Bellco Credit Union, PostNet, DeVotchKa
Locations: Aurora, United States, Denver, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: National consumer brands needing motion-control shots, Aerospace and defense marketing teams, Financial institutions producing brand campaigns
Website: Manmade Media Studio
3. VS Video Productions
About: VS Video Productions is a crew that has shot marketing and testimonial videos for national accounts including Anheuser-Busch, Nike, Comcast and the United States Navy, alongside training videos for Xcel Energy and Mortenson Construction. The company lists Aurora directly alongside Denver, Boulder and Lakewood as a core service area on its own site footer. It handles event videography, corporate testimonials and legal video work across the metro.
Key Services: Event videography, Corporate testimonial video, Promotional video production, Training video production, Legal video documentation, Video editing
Industries Served: Beverage and consumer goods, Sports and apparel, Telecommunications, Healthcare, Construction, Energy
Notable Clients: Anheuser-Busch, Nike, Comcast, Xcel Energy, Mortenson Construction
Locations: Denver, United States, Aurora, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: National brands needing Denver-metro crews, Corporations needing testimonial libraries, Legal teams needing deposition or case video
Website: VS Video Productions
4. Viewpoint Productions
About: Viewpoint Productions is a video agency with more than fifteen years of corporate and broadcast work, including a ten-spot television campaign made for Dental Associates of Aurora. The team produces commercials, corporate videos and documentaries from its Denver office at 800 South Kearney Street. Aurora appears on the company's own portfolio as a named, produced client rather than a generic service-area listing.
Key Services: Television commercial production, Corporate video production, Documentary filmmaking, Video strategy and scripting, On-location shooting, Post-production and editing
Industries Served: Healthcare and dental, Retail, Real estate, Nonprofits, Financial services, Hospitality
Notable Clients: Dental Associates of Aurora, Park Meadows
Locations: Denver, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Local healthcare practices launching TV campaigns, Retail centers needing branded spots, Nonprofits needing documentary video
Website: Viewpoint Productions
5. Colorado Arts Productions
About: Colorado Arts Productions is a full-service production company whose posted work includes an Alzheimer's Association gala video, a hype film for the National Conference of State Legislatures' 2025 Boston Summit, a 9News pre-roll spot for eBikes USA, and a commercial for Garden of the Gods Resort and Club. The company is headquartered in Englewood and states plainly on its own site that it serves Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Aurora and Colorado Springs. Its slate spans commercial, documentary, nonprofit and event video work.
Key Services: Commercial video production, Documentary storytelling, Nonprofit and cause video, Event videography, Music video production, Video distribution strategy
Industries Served: Nonprofits and healthcare advocacy, Government and public policy, Hospitality and resorts, Consumer products, Music, Community development
Notable Clients: Alzheimer's Association, National Conference of State Legislatures, Garden of the Gods Resort and Club, eBikes USA, Adelante Community Development
Locations: Englewood, United States, Aurora, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Nonprofits needing gala and cause videos, State and local government communications teams, Hospitality brands needing commercial spots
Website: Colorado Arts Productions
6. Colorado Video Productions
About: Colorado Video Productions has produced a Chase Bank brand piece, a New Belgium Brewery feature and coverage of Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference, and it publishes one-time packages starting at $2,500 on its own pricing page. The company is based in Timnath near Fort Collins, well outside Aurora, and its own site lists Aurora plainly alongside Denver, Boulder, Golden and Lakewood as a Colorado service area. Work spans corporate brand films, healthcare video and AI-enhanced production.
Key Services: Corporate brand video, Executive interview production, Healthcare and wellness video, Conference and event coverage, AI-enhanced video production, Social media video content
Industries Served: Banking and financial services, Food and beverage, Health and wellness, Corporate enterprise, Nonprofits, Technology
Notable Clients: Chase Bank, New Belgium Brewery, Dave Asprey's Biohacking Conference
Locations: Timnath, United States, Aurora, United States
Pricing: From USD $2,500/project
Great For: Banks and credit unions needing brand films, Breweries and consumer brands, Wellness conference organizers
Website: Colorado Video Productions
7. Born Tomorrow
About: Born Tomorrow is a solo-operator, studio-less production company that specializes in manufacturing and industrial video, evidenced by a two-day batch shoot and multi-platform asset library it built for Gist Silversmiths. The company works on location at client factories and facilities rather than from a public studio, and its own contact and service pages list Aurora among the Front Range cities it serves. Deliverables include technical briefing videos, plant tours and scripted narratives built for sales teams.
Key Services: Manufacturing and industrial video, Technical briefing videos, Factory tour documentation, Motion graphics for technical products, Video scripting and narrative development, Batch filmmaking for multi-platform assets
Industries Served: Manufacturing, Industrial equipment, Aerospace components, Engineering and technical services, Government contracting, Skilled trades recruiting
Notable Clients: Gist Silversmiths
Locations: Denver, United States, Aurora, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Manufacturers bidding on technical contracts, Industrial equipment makers, Founders needing plant-floor documentaries
Website: Born Tomorrow
8. DHC Media
About: DHC Media, also branded as Denver Headshot Co, runs a dedicated company videography service line alongside its photography work, with client logos posted on its own site for Comcast, Deloitte, Cintas, Enterprise and NBC. The company's local-business schema markup names Aurora directly alongside Denver, Boulder and Arvada as areas served. The team produces corporate video, event coverage and social content from its Denver studio.
Key Services: Company videography, Corporate event video coverage, Social media video content, Healthcare marketing video, Brand video strategy, Company photography
Industries Served: Telecommunications, Professional services, Facilities and uniform services, Automotive rental, Broadcast media, Corporate enterprise
Notable Clients: Comcast, Deloitte, Cintas, Enterprise, NBC
Locations: Denver, United States, Aurora, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Corporate teams needing video plus headshots in one shoot, Healthcare marketing departments, Enterprise clients needing recurring content
Website: DHC Media
9. Soldier Up Productions
About: Soldier Up Productions is a mother-daughter production company headquartered in Aurora that produced the IMDb-credited documentary Renegades about Daniel K Inouye for PBS American Masters, alongside narrative titles The Taking of Courtroom One Two Three and In Real Life. The company's address, 6105 South Main Street, is listed directly on its own site. Its focus is documentary and scripted storytelling centered on underrepresented voices rather than corporate brand work, so it best suits organizations seeking documentary-style content.
Key Services: Documentary film production, Narrative and scripted film production, In-house film development, Story producing, Casting coordination, Post-production
Industries Served: Public broadcasting and media, Nonprofits and advocacy, Arts and entertainment, Education, Government and public history, Independent film
Notable Clients: PBS American Masters (Renegades: Daniel K. Inouye)
Locations: Aurora, United States
Pricing: No public rate card; quoted per scope
Great For: Public media organizations commissioning documentaries, Nonprofits needing advocacy-driven film, Advocacy groups centering underrepresented stories
Website: Soldier Up Productions
10. Drop Media
About: Drop Media is a Denver-based video production company whose own site names Toyota, SRAM, and the mental health provider All Points North as commissioned clients. Its featured work section documents a multi-day technical shoot for a Toyota production-plant documentary and a music brand film produced with SRAM and the Radivist. The studio specializes in branded video production for advertising agencies, corporate enterprises, and small businesses serving the Denver market and beyond.
Key Services: Branded video production, Corporate video, Commercial video production, Documentary-style brand video
Industries Served: Automotive, Health and wellness, Consumer brands, Advertising agencies
Notable Clients: Toyota, SRAM, All Points North
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands wanting cinematic commercial campaigns, Agencies needing a Denver production partner, Companies wanting documentary-style brand films
Website: Drop Media
11. The Social Goat
About: The Social Goat is an Emmy-winning, Denver-based video production company whose own about page names Boeing, Meow Wolf, the American Heart Association, UCHealth, and Prologis as clients. The homepage additionally credits brand films for GitLab and SketchUp and a documentary titled Why We Fly, with work that has screened at Sundance and Telluride. The studio focuses on corporate video, documentary production, brand commercials, and CEO interviews for organizations across the Denver metro area.
Key Services: Corporate video, Documentary production, Brand commercials, CEO interviews, Event coverage
Industries Served: Aerospace, Arts and entertainment, Healthcare, Nonprofit
Notable Clients: Boeing, Meow Wolf, American Heart Association, UCHealth, GitLab, SketchUp
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands wanting Emmy-caliber corporate video, Healthcare organizations needing documentary storytelling, Companies seeking festival-quality brand films
Website: The Social Goat
12. 6162 Productions
About: 6162 Productions is a video production company founded in Denver that publishes on-site testimonials naming SketchUp, GoodLove, and Strat Labs as clients. The company describes itself as a human-centered storytelling studio operating from Denver and Seattle for clients across the United States. Its published client quotes credit the team with conceptualizing, scripting, and producing campaign video for those named organizations.
Key Services: Video production, Brand storytelling, Campaign video production, Video scripting and concepting
Industries Served: Technology, Consumer goods, Nonprofit, Marketing agencies
Notable Clients: SketchUp, GoodLove, Strat Labs
Locations: Denver, Colorado, Seattle, Washington
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands wanting human-centered storytelling, Nonprofits needing mission-driven video, Companies requiring both Denver and Seattle production coverage
Website: 6162 Productions
13. Slingshot Studio
About: Slingshot Studio is a Denver-based motion design and animation studio that publicly lists the Statue of Liberty Museum, the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World, and the Museum of the American Revolution among its clients. Its own about page further names Microsoft, Sony, Ford, John Deere, United Airlines, State Farm, AbbVie, and Merck as brands it has produced motion graphics for. The studio specializes in motion design and animation for brand campaigns, experiential events, and permanent museum installations.
Key Services: Motion design, 2D and 3D animation, Experiential video installations, Brand campaign motion graphics
Industries Served: Pharmaceutical, Museums and cultural institutions, Technology, Automotive
Notable Clients: Microsoft, Sony, Ford, John Deere, United Airlines, State Farm, AbbVie, Merck
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Pharmaceutical brands needing conference motion graphics, Museums wanting permanent video installations, Enterprises needing brand campaign animation
Website: Slingshot Studio
14. Shadowstep Studio
About: Shadowstep Studio is an Emmy-winning creative studio headquartered in Denver that names Peacock, Nike, Xfinity, Meta, and Altra as clients directly on its own homepage. The site documents specific delivered projects including an Xfinity hardware exploration film, a Dogfish Head brand spot, and an Altra product launch video. The studio specializes in creative direction, art direction, branding, and 2D plus 3D motion design for national brand clients.
Key Services: Creative direction, Motion design, 2D and 3D visualization, Branding video
Industries Served: Media and entertainment, Consumer technology, Footwear and apparel, Food and beverage
Notable Clients: Peacock, Nike, Xfinity, Meta, Altra, Dogfish Head
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: National brands needing boutique motion design, Consumer tech companies wanting branded explorations, Footwear and apparel brands needing product launch video
Website: Shadowstep Studio
15. Mass FX Media
About: Mass FX Media is a Denver-based motion graphics and post-production studio whose own site names Otterbox, Apple, and Lyft as clients on its work page. The studio page shows an in-house production facility at 38th and Post with a Dolby Atmos screening and mixing theater used for finishing client films. The company specializes in motion graphics, visual effects, and design-forward post-production for non-fiction brand and broadcast content.
Key Services: Motion graphics, Visual effects, Post-production, Documentary editing
Industries Served: Consumer electronics, Retail, Transportation, Film and television
Notable Clients: Otterbox, Apple, Lyft
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands needing post-production motion graphics, Documentary and non-fiction production teams, Companies wanting Dolby Atmos finishing
Website: Mass FX Media
16. Jackson House Films
About: Jackson House Films is a documentary-centric video production company headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, that lists commissioned projects for HBO, National Geographic, Bloomberg, and PBS12 directly on its own portfolio page. Its published credits include a National Emmy-winning film called The Holly and a Regional Emmy-nominated PBS12 series on teen mental health. The company specializes in documentary directing, producing, cinematography, and editing for broadcast and streaming clients.
Key Services: Documentary production, Cinematography, Directing and producing, Documentary editing
Industries Served: Broadcast media, Streaming platforms, Nonprofit, Education
Notable Clients: HBO, National Geographic, Bloomberg, PBS12
Locations: Longmont, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Broadcasters commissioning documentary series, Nonprofits needing social-impact films, Streaming platforms wanting Emmy-caliber documentaries
Website: Jackson House Films
17. Hundred Grade
About: Hundred Grade is a Denver, Colorado media production studio that lists AXEL'S LTD, PBS, and ARTE as clients and outlets on its own work page. Its portfolio names a branded documentary for AXEL'S LTD Stallion Boots and a limited documentary titled What We Eat produced for the French-German broadcaster ARTE. The studio specializes in cinematography, post-production, animation, and documentary production for commercial and broadcast clients.
Key Services: Documentary production, Cinematography, Post-production, Animation
Industries Served: Footwear and apparel, Broadcast media, Food and beverage
Notable Clients: AXEL'S LTD, PBS, ARTE
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands wanting branded documentary content, Broadcasters needing cinematography partners, Companies needing animation plus post-production
Website: Hundred Grade
18. Speed Collective
About: Speed Collective is a Denver, Colorado, post-production studio whose own site names Ducati, Mercedes AMG F1, Hulu, and Restoration Hardware as clients on its work page. The site documents specific delivered projects including color and sound design for a Ducati XDiavel film and edit, color, and visual effects work on the Hulu series Kindred. The studio specializes in editing, color grading, sound mixing, and visual effects finishing for broadcast, social, and film clients.
Key Services: Video editing, Color grading, Sound mixing, Visual effects finishing
Industries Served: Automotive, Streaming and television, Home goods retail, Motorsports
Notable Clients: Ducati, Mercedes AMG F1, Hulu, Restoration Hardware
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Brands needing color grading and finishing, Streaming productions needing visual effects, Automotive brands wanting cinematic post-production
Website: Speed Collective
19. Costello Productions
About: Costello Productions is a full-service video production company based in Denver, Colorado, whose own site documents a PBS-streamed documentary called Racing to Respond about youth mental health. The homepage lists recognition including a Best Video and Best Documentary win from the Ragan Video, Visual and Virtual Awards for that film. The company specializes in impact films, story videos, public service announcements, and corporate video for organizations, government departments, and nonprofits.
Key Services: Impact films, Documentary production, Public service announcements, Corporate video
Industries Served: Government, Nonprofit, Public health, Education
Notable Clients: PBS
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Nonprofits needing impact documentaries, Government departments needing public service announcements, Organizations wanting award-winning story videos
Website: Costello Productions
20. Cary Media
About: Cary Media is a video production and creative agency based near Boulder, Colorado, whose own case studies name AMN Healthcare and The Pro's Closet as clients. The site details an authentic photo and video project built to humanize AMN Healthcare's staffing brand and a cinematic storytelling project for cycling retailer The Pro's Closet. The agency specializes in video production, website design, and strategy and consulting for growing brands across Boulder and Denver.
Key Services: Video production, Brand storytelling, Website design, Strategy and consulting
Industries Served: Healthcare staffing, Retail, Insurance, Technology
Notable Clients: AMN Healthcare, The Pro's Closet
Locations: Boulder, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Healthcare brands needing authentic video content, Retailers wanting cinematic product storytelling, Growing brands needing video plus web strategy
Website: Cary Media
21. Borrego Studios
About: Borrego Studios is a video production company based in Boulder, Colorado, whose own site names Avive Solutions as a client and documents both an employee recruiting video and a product launch announcement video produced for that med-tech startup. The site states that a Borrego Studios film helped Avive Solutions raise a Series A funding round that led to FDA approval and a subsequent follow-on raise. The studio specializes in brand story videos, social media videos, and testimonial videos for technology and healthcare organizations.
Key Services: Brand story videos, Social media video, Testimonial videos, Recruiting videos
Industries Served: Medical technology, Healthcare, Startups
Notable Clients: Avive Solutions
Locations: Boulder, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Med-tech startups needing fundraising video, Healthcare brands wanting testimonial video, Companies needing conversion-focused brand video
Website: Borrego Studios
22. Pixel Mill Studios
About: Pixel Mill Studios is a video production company based in Boulder, Colorado, whose own site documents a feature-length documentary called Building on the Edge that screened in New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Toronto and won Best Feature Documentary at the Coronado Island Film Festival. The site also names a Native American youth filmmaking workshop production, The Basket Lady, which screened at eighteen festivals and won eight awards. The studio specializes in documentary and branding video production, motion graphics, and live event documentation.
Key Services: Documentary production, Branding video, Motion graphics, Live event documentation
Industries Served: Architecture and design, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Education
Notable Clients: Coronado Island Film Festival
Locations: Boulder, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Organizations wanting festival-caliber documentaries, Nonprofits needing advocacy video, Companies wanting branding video with a documentary feel
Website: Pixel Mill Studios
23. Orris Productions
About: Orris Productions is a Suncoast Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaking team based in Denver, Colorado, whose own portfolio names Elevate Health Plans as a client with a produced commercial spot. Its site also documents an original short film, Buried Words, made about the communication disorder aphasia, alongside international documentary work such as The Quest: Nepal. The company specializes in full-service production including pre-production, production, post-production, and color grading for commercial and documentary clients.
Key Services: Full-service video production, Documentary filmmaking, Post-production, Color grading
Industries Served: Health insurance, Documentary and film, Commercial advertising
Notable Clients: Elevate Health Plans
Locations: Denver, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Health insurance brands needing commercial video, Filmmakers needing documentary production partners, Companies wanting in-house color grading
Website: Orris Productions
24. Big Man Video Production
About: Big Man Video Production is a video production company based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, whose own work-examples page names the Colorado Community College System, Colorado Springs Utilities, and the University of Colorado Colorado Springs as clients. The site also documents a video produced for the Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Art Fest, a decades-running Denver event that had never previously produced a video. The company specializes in commercial storytelling, drone videography, and promotional video for regional organizations and businesses.
Key Services: Commercial video production, Drone videography, Promotional video, Brand storytelling
Industries Served: Higher education, Public utilities, Arts and cultural events, Real estate
Notable Clients: Colorado Community College System, Colorado Springs Utilities, University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Locations: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Pricing: Quote-based
Great For: Colorado public institutions needing promotional video, Regional businesses wanting drone videography, Cultural events producing their first commercial video
Website: Big Man Video Production
Quick Comparison Table
| Agency | Key Specialty | Starting Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Web Tonic | Full-Service Performance Marketing | USD $3,000/mo | Mid-market to Enterprise |
| 2. Manmade Media Studio | Motion control and virtual production | Quote-based | Motion-control and VFX-heavy commercials |
| 3. VS Video Productions | Corporate testimonial and event video | Quote-based | Multi-market corporate testimonial video |
| 4. Viewpoint Productions | Broadcast commercial production | Quote-based | TV commercial campaigns for local brands |
| 5. Colorado Arts Productions | Nonprofit and commercial storytelling | Quote-based | Nonprofit galas and public-sector campaigns |
| 6. Colorado Video Productions | AI-enhanced corporate video | USD $2,500/project | Corporate brand and conference video |
| 7. Born Tomorrow | Manufacturing and industrial video | Quote-based | Manufacturing and industrial brand video |
| 8. DHC Media | Corporate video and content partnerships | Quote-based | Bundled corporate video and photography |
| 9. Soldier Up Productions | Documentary and narrative film | Quote-based | Documentary and advocacy-driven film |
| 10. Drop Media | Branded commercial video production | Quote-based | Corporate enterprises and ad agencies needing branded commercial video production out of Denver |
| 11. The Social Goat | Documentary-style corporate and brand video | Quote-based | Corporations and healthcare organizations wanting documentary-style brand video with named Fortune 500 credits |
| 12. 6162 Productions | Human-centered brand storytelling video | Quote-based | Mission-driven companies and nonprofits wanting collaborative, human-centered brand video production |
| 13. Slingshot Studio | Motion design and animation for brand campaigns and museum installations | Quote-based | Enterprise and pharmaceutical brands needing high-end motion design for events and permanent exhibits |
| 14. Shadowstep Studio | Boutique motion design and branding video for national brands | Quote-based | National consumer brands wanting boutique, Emmy-caliber motion design and branding video |
| 15. Mass FX Media | Motion graphics and post-production for non-fiction content | Quote-based | Consumer brands and broadcasters needing design-forward post-production and motion graphics |
| 16. Jackson House Films | Documentary filmmaking for broadcast and streaming | Quote-based | Broadcast networks and streaming platforms commissioning Emmy-caliber documentary content |
| 17. Hundred Grade | Story-focused documentary and post-production studio | Quote-based | Commercial and broadcast clients wanting story-focused documentary production and post-production |
| 18. Speed Collective | Post-production, color grading, and visual effects finishing | Quote-based | Automotive and streaming brands needing high-end color, sound, and visual effects finishing |
| 19. Costello Productions | Impact documentaries and story videos for mission-driven organizations | Quote-based | Nonprofits, agencies, and government departments needing award-winning impact films and PSAs |
| 20. Cary Media | Video production paired with brand and web strategy | Quote-based | Growing Boulder and Denver-area brands wanting video production combined with website and strategy work |
| 21. Borrego Studios | Conversion-focused brand and testimonial video for growing companies | Quote-based | Med-tech and healthcare startups wanting conversion-focused brand and recruiting video |
| 22. Pixel Mill Studios | Award-winning documentary and branding video production | Quote-based | Nonprofits and institutions wanting award-winning documentary and branding video |
| 23. Orris Productions | Emmy Award-winning documentary and commercial production with in-house color grading | Quote-based | Commercial and documentary clients wanting Emmy Award-winning production with in-house post and color grading |
| 24. Big Man Video Production | Regional commercial and drone video production for Colorado organizations | Quote-based | Colorado public institutions and regional businesses needing commercial video and drone videography |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does video production cost in Aurora?
Only Colorado Video Productions publishes a figure, from about 2,500 US dollars a project, so 22 of the 23 scope every engagement. Anchor on the benchmark: a professionally produced corporate video averages about 12,000 US dollars in published industry benchmarks, with the spread driven by shoot days, crew size, talent, locations and animation. Send every company the same deliverable list, runtime, cut-down count, shoot days and usage term, or the quotes will describe different films entirely.
Are any of these companies actually in Aurora?
Two are: Manmade Media Studio on Dayton Street and Soldier Up Productions on South Main Street. VS Video Productions sits on East Evans Avenue in a Denver zip that straddles the city boundary, and Viewpoint Productions names Dental Associates of Aurora as a client from its Denver base. Everyone else works from Denver, Englewood, Boulder, Longmont, Timnath or Colorado Springs. Aurora is Colorado's third-largest city but its production supply lives next door, and pretending otherwise would be the dishonest option.
How many of them name their clients?
All 23, which is unusually strong disclosure for a page this size. Manmade Media Studio names Toyota and Lockheed Martin, Soldier Up Productions names a PBS American Masters documentary, Slingshot Studio names Microsoft, Ford and John Deere, The Social Goat names Boeing, UCHealth and Meow Wolf, Jackson House Films names HBO and National Geographic, and Speed Collective names Ducati and Mercedes AMG Formula One finishing work. Ask any of them how much of that work their current team actually shot.
Which companies suit animation or post-production only?
Animation and finishing are separate crafts from production, and four firms here lead with them. Slingshot Studio builds motion design for brand campaigns and museum installations, Mass FX Media handles motion graphics and post for non-fiction, Shadowstep Studio runs boutique motion design for Peacock and Nike, and Speed Collective is a colour grading and visual effects finishing house. If you already have footage, or want an explainer rather than a shoot, start with those four.
What should we ask on the first call?
Ask who directs and who edits, because this page spans Emmy-credited documentary studios and one-person operations. Then ask how many shoot days the quote assumes, whether travel from Denver or Boulder to your Aurora location is billed, whether music licensing, talent buyouts and usage rights sit inside the fee, who owns the raw footage afterwards, how many cut-downs you receive, and for one named client you can contact.
Choosing a Video Production Partner in Aurora
Accept that the supply is next door. Only two of these 23 companies are headquartered in Aurora. The honest shortlist is those two plus the Denver, Boulder and Longmont studios that already work across the metro every week.
Decide the deliverable before the vendor. A documentary, a brand film, an animated explainer and a colour-and-finish pass are four different purchases, staffed by different people. Naming yours removes most of this page before the first call.
Price one identical brief. Only one company here publishes a rate, so comparability comes from your side: same runtime, same shoot days, same cut-down count, same usage term, and an explicit line for travel to your location.
Plan where the footage will run. Video only pays back when something distributes it. If you want the paid social, the site build and the Aurora team from one place, read the latest analysis or talk to us.
