Costs are determined largely by three main factors: the time we need to develop a creative treatment, the total number of shoot days required, and the amount of time it takes to edit the footage into your final video. We also figure in project-specific needs like travel costs, location requirements, special equipment rentals, and custom animations.

Because of the time and care we put into each project, our fees often run higher than other companies who offer a more one-size-fits-all approach. Our custom doc-style videos typically land between $20-50k, which covers the entire project from start to finish and always includes bespoke finishing touches like professional color grading, sound mix and design, and multiple deliverables optimized for each platform.

The best way to get an accurate quote is to reach out directly with your project details, and our team will provide a transparent breakdown of costs and deliverables.

Stonecastle Pictures distinguishes itself through our efficient production framework and access to a multi-disciplinary team of brand storytellers who make the entire process a smooth, seamless, and creatively satisfying experience.

Unlike other production companies who take an assembly line approach to videos, we're a small shop driven by craftsmanship and the development of deeply human stories that move audiences to action. We're experts at delivering both artistic quality and business results, and our work has been recognized for its excellence with top industry awards, from Emmys and ADDYs to film festival laurels.

With roots in journalism and documentary filmmaking, Stonecastle Pictures brings a wealth of experience and a sense of stylish realism to our commercial and narrative work. We understand real people, and we're experts at coaxing memorable performances from them. While other companies are satisfied with covering the who, what, and where of things, we've always focused on the more interesting question: why. It's a genuine curiosity that has led us to stories others miss — and those candid, soulful moments only experienced filmmakers have the patience to capture.

Unlike other video production companies, we spend a great deal of time and energy developing your creative concept. After reflecting on your particular needs, our team formulates a detailed plan for your project called a creative treatment that includes a clear articulation of our storytelling strategy and how we plan to film it, step by step. This often includes mood boards, storyboards, and references. The idea of a treatment is to give you a crystal clear picture of what we're trying to accomplish with your video so there are no surprises on shoot day.

Most doc-style video projects with Stonecastle Pictures take between 4 to 6 weeks from initial concept to final delivery. This timeline ensures every phase — from creative development and pre-production to filming, post-production, and revisions — receives the attention to detail that's earned Stonecastle our reputation for creative excellence.

The production timeline includes strategic planning, preparation of a creative brief or treatment, location scouting, professional filming with top-tier industry talent and state-of-the-art equipment, expert editing, and all the review cycles you need to ensure your vision comes to life just the way you imagined. We don't stop working until you're completely satisfied.

Though we're based in Nashville, our network of vetted crews in cities across the U.S. allows us to film anywhere. When we travel, we typically bring our own producer, director, and DP (director of photography) and hire the rest of the crew locally.

As many as you need. At Stonecastle Pictures, we take your satisfaction seriously, so we'll keep working until you're completely happy with the edit.

Yes, you will own the rights to all finished video files. We’ll even send you the raw footage if you’d like.