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Video Production Prices 2026: Current Budget Guide by Service Type

  • Writer: Mustafa Öztürk
    Mustafa Öztürk
  • Mar 23
  • 6 min read
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Video Production Prices 2026:

Video-production prices vary greatly according to the type, scope and quality expectations of the project. Different service types—corporate films, commercial films, factory filming, event films and OH&S training films—each have their own cost structure.

In this guide, we present video-production prices in Türkiye in 2026 comparatively by service type. The aim is to clarify how much each service costs and help with budget planning.

Medyabox has completed more than 250 projects since 2015. We have worked with brands including Google, Fujifilm, ODTÜ, Darüşşafaka, Mondelez, Arzum, Acıbadem and Enka. The pricing information and assessments in this article are based directly on our market experience.

Note: The price ranges on this page are average budget ranges shared for information purposes, based on general production conditions in the Türkiye market as of 2026 and Medyabox field experience. The final price may vary according to the project scope, filming duration, number of locations, crew structure, technical requirements, delivery scope and client expectations.

Main Factors That Determine Video-Production Prices

Regardless of service type, there are common factors that determine the price of every video-production project. Understanding them allows you to compare quotations from different agencies properly.

Production Quality and Equipment

Technical equipment such as professional cinema cameras, lens sets, lighting equipment, gimbals, sliders and drones directly determines image quality. Agencies working with their own equipment do not pass rental costs on to the client, reducing the total budget.

All Medyabox equipment is owned in-house. This provides a cost advantage and guarantees that the team has full command of its own equipment.

Crew Size

A minimum production crew consists of a director, camera operator and lighting technician. Depending on the scope, a sound operator, second camera operator, drone operator, production assistant, art director and make-up artist may be added. Each additional crew member is added to the daily cost.

Pre-Production Process

Scriptwriting, storyboard development, location recce, filming plans and logistical organisation take place during pre-production. This stage accounts for between 10% and 20% of the total budget. Professional agencies should not skip it because good planning directly affects both the efficiency of the filming day and the quality of the final product.

Post-Production Process

Editing, colour grading, sound design, voice-over, music selection, motion graphics and subtitle preparation take place during post-production. This stage generally represents 30% to 40% of the total budget and is the most critical process determining the final quality of the film.

2026 Price Comparison by Service Type

The comparison below presents video-production prices in Türkiye by service type as of 2026. All prices exclude VAT and may vary according to the project scope.

Corporate Film Prices

Corporate, company and business promotional films. Generally 2–4 minutes, filmed at the company's premises, with management interviews and production processes.

Basic package: 35,000–65,000 TL Corporate package: 65,000–150,000 TL Premium package: 150,000–400,000 TL

For a detailed analysis, read our Corporate Film Prices 2026 article. Service page: Corporate video production

Factory Film Prices

Filming at manufacturing plants, organised industrial zones and industrial facilities. Includes drone filming, OH&S-compliant production and multilingual voice-over.

Standard: 60,000–100,000 TL Comprehensive: 100,000–200,000 TL Premium: 200,000–400,000 TL

For a detailed analysis, read our Factory Film Prices 2026 article. Service page: Factory film production

Commercial Film Prices

Commercial films for television, digital platforms and social media. Includes scriptwriting, casting, set design and comprehensive post-production.

Social-media commercial: 25,000–75,000 TL Digital commercial film: 50,000–120,000 TL Television commercial film: 150,000–500,000 TL

For a detailed analysis, read our Commercial Film Prices 2026 article. Service page: Commercial film production

Event Film Prices

Video filming for congresses, conferences, launches, trade fairs and gala nights. Multiple cameras, professional sound recording and fast delivery.

Half-day event: 25,000–50,000 TL Full-day event: 45,000–90,000 TL Multi-day / multi-camera: 80,000–180,000 TL

The principal factors determining the price of event filming are event duration, number of cameras, live-sound-recording requirements and delivery speed. Fast-delivery requests such as a same-day teaser or next-day aftermovie create an additional cost.

Service page: Event film production

OH&S Training Film Prices

Occupational health and safety training videos. Scripted and reconstructed films covering subjects such as orientation, PPE use, working at height and emergency training.

Single-subject OH&S film: 30,000–60,000 TL Multi-subject package: 60,000–120,000 TL Comprehensive OH&S series: 100,000–250,000 TL

Compliance of the script with legislation is critically important in OH&S training films. Under Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, training materials must be prepared professionally and with accurate content as a legal obligation.

Service page: OH&S training film

Product Film Prices

Product video filming for e-commerce, launches and catalogues. Filmed in a studio or with a lifestyle concept.

Basic product video: 20,000–50,000 TL Cinematic product film: 50,000–120,000 TL Product-series package: 80,000–200,000 TL

Service page: Product film

Video Production Agency or Freelancer?

This question is a common decision point in budget planning. Both options have advantages and disadvantages.

Working with a Freelancer

The greatest advantage of working with a freelancer is the lower cost. Freelancers working alone or in two-person teams may quote 30% to 50% below agency costs.

The disadvantages are a lack of project management, limited equipment, no backup crew in the event of illness or disruption and limited post-production capacity. A freelancer may be a good option for simple, low-budget projects. However, this creates risk in critical projects such as corporate communication, export promotion or brand campaigns.

Working with a Professional Agency

The advantages of working with an agency are project management and coordination, a crew structure with backup capacity, a broad equipment pool, multidisciplinary expertise, revision and quality assurance, and the security of references and a portfolio.

The disadvantage is the higher cost. However, this difference is balanced by the project's quality, reliability and on-time delivery.

As a general rule, simple projects with budgets below 30,000 TL can be completed with a freelancer. Corporate projects above 50,000 TL should be managed by a professional agency.

Five Steps to Setting the Correct Budget

1. Clarify the Film's Purpose and Use

Where will the film be used? Website, social media, trade fair, investor presentation or internal communication? The use determines the film format and therefore its budget.

2. Define Your Target Audience

Who will the film address? Overseas buyers, domestic customers, employees or investors? The target audience determines the film's language, tone and production level.

3. Collect Reference Films

Collect corporate or commercial films you like and show them to the agency. This is the most effective way to communicate expectations clearly and speeds up the quotation process.

4. Obtain Quotations from at Least Three Agencies

Obtaining quotations from different agencies helps you understand the market price. However, consider not only the price but also the scope, included services and the agency's references.

5. Ask About Hidden Costs

Is the script included? How many revisions are included? Is voice-over included or additional? Is the music licensed or royalty-free? Is delivery in different formats subject to an additional fee? These questions reveal the real difference between quotations.

Medyabox Video-Production Prices

Medyabox shares all prices transparently on our pricing page. Every project includes scriptwriting, location recce, filming, editing, colour grading and voice-over. We eliminate intermediary costs by working with our own equipment.

Our Istanbul-based team carries out projects throughout Türkiye. To receive a quotation tailored to your project scope, contact us through our contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does video production take?

It varies according to the project type. Final delivery after filming: 5 working days for event films, 7 working days for corporate films and 10 working days for commercial and OH&S films. The total period includes pre-production, filming and post-production.

Is there anything we need to do on the filming day?

Before filming, we coordinate location preparation and the necessary permissions. On the filming day, it is sufficient for one authorised representative from your company to be present. We manage the filming plan, crew coordination and the complete technical process.

Can we receive versions in different languages?

Yes. We provide multilingual voice-over and subtitle services, including Turkish, English, German, Arabic, Russian and French. We work with professional native-speaking voice artists for each language.

Do we have revision rights?

Every project includes a standard right to 3 revision rounds. During the revision process, editing, voice-over and graphic changes are made in line with client feedback. Additional revision requests are evaluated according to the project agreement.

How is payment made?

Our projects generally use a three-stage payment plan: 40% on signing the contract, 30% after filming and 30% on delivery. Different payment plans can be arranged according to the project scope.

To receive a detailed quotation for your video-production project, contact us through the contact page or call +90 216 504 28 70.

 
 
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