How to choose a creative production studio

Questions worth asking before you hire a studio for a film, a campaign or a photo shoot.

Look at the portfolio for a point of view

Many studios can make something polished. Look for work that has a recognisable idea behind it, and ask what the studio was responsible for on each project.

Ask who actually does the work

Find out which parts the studio handles itself, such as direction, production and edit, and which are outsourced. A studio that keeps those close together tends to make more consistent work.

Check how they handle a brief

A good studio asks questions before pricing. Be wary of an immediate quote that ignores your goals.

Agree the scope in writing

Ask for a clear scope: what is being made, how many versions, how many rounds of feedback and what the delivery looks like. Surprises usually come from unclear scope.

Think about the whole project

If you need stills, film and a wider idea, working with one studio that can do all of it keeps the result consistent and reduces hand-offs.

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