What does a corporate video cost in Alberta in 2025

Most projects fall between $3,000 and $10,000 for small to mid size businesses. Basic starter work can land near $1,500 to $3,000. Complex agency level productions often exceed $10,000.

What factors affect price the most

Scope in pre production and post, the size of the crew, number of shoot days, motion graphics complexity, music licensing, voiceover, and the number of final deliverables.

Can I add drone footage

Yes. Many Alberta businesses add licensed drone coverage for context and scale. Expect roughly $300 to $500 as an add on in a typical mid tier scope.

How can I stretch a limited budget

Lock the message early, share existing brand assets, keep locations efficient, and request social cutdowns so one production yields multiple outputs.

How Much Does a Corporate Video Cost in Alberta in 2025

A transparent pricing guide for Alberta teams. Real ranges, the factors that move cost up or down, and a clean example budget for a two to three minute corporate video.

Updated for 2025. Video is no longer a luxury. It is a core way to communicate, train, and sell. The question most teams ask first is simple. What does it cost in Alberta. Here is a clear view so you can budget with confidence and avoid surprises.

What is a corporate video

Corporate video is any piece a business or organization uses to communicate a message. It can face outward to the public or inward to your team.

Promo and brand stories
Training and onboarding
Testimonial or case study
Event recap and highlight
Recruitment or culture pieces

Done well, these build trust, deliver clarity, and support real outcomes.

Average Alberta costs for 2025

There is no single flat rate, yet most projects land in these ranges.

Tier	Who it is for	Typical budget
Basic	Startups and solo operators	$1,500 to $3,000
Mid tier	Small to mid size Alberta businesses	$3,000 to $10,000
Agency level	National brands and large teams	$10,000+

I typically serve mid tier clients who want boutique attention and story first execution.

What affects the price

These are the main cost drivers on most projects.

Pre production. Script, planning, and location work
Production. Filming, lighting, drone, and audio
Post production. Editing, color, graphics, and music
Deliverables. Final masters, captions, and social cutdowns

Example budget for a two to three minute piece

This sample fits a clean web ready corporate story.

Line item	Estimated cost
Creative planning and script	$400 to $800
Half day shoot, one person crew	$1,200 to $1,800
Editing and motion graphics	$1,200 to $2,000
Music licensing and voiceover	$300 to $600
Drone footage add on	$300 to $500
Total	$3,400 to $5,700