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Video Production services in Missoula and surrounding areas

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Video Production for Missoula Businesses

Most small business video gets made without a plan — a random testimonial here, an event clip there, a product video shot on a phone and posted without editing. The videos that actually produce business outcomes are the ones built around a specific goal and a specific viewer. For Missoula businesses that means thinking carefully about who’s watching (prospective customers in western Montana, tourists researching a trip, donors evaluating a nonprofit, hiring candidates evaluating your culture) and what you want them to do after the video ends.

What We Produce

We produce commercial video content for Missoula businesses with strategy at the front of the process: brand story videos, customer testimonials, explainer videos, commercial shoots, event coverage, behind-the-scenes content, and short-form social video. Every project starts with the goal — more leads, better website conversions, stronger community engagement, improved recruiting, donor or investor communication — and the production decisions follow from there. We also shoot on-location in Missoula and the surrounding area, which matters more than most business owners realize: authentic Missoula footage beats generic B-roll every time.

Video production pairs especially well with photography shoots (we can shoot both in a single trip for efficiency), website design (a strong video on the homepage is one of the highest-leverage conversion assets available), and social media content (short-form video drives most of the engagement on Instagram and TikTok now). For our full production capabilities, see our main video production page.

How Missoula Video Shoots Work

We travel to Missoula from Kalispell for video shoots on scheduled dates. Travel costs are built into project quotes transparently. A standard video project runs four to eight weeks from kickoff to final delivery: pre-production planning, a half-day or full-day shoot in Missoula, editing, revisions, and final export in all the formats you need (horizontal for web, vertical for Instagram Reels and TikTok, square for feed posts). For clients planning multiple videos or both video and photography, we can batch the work in a single Missoula trip to keep travel costs efficient.

Pricing

Commercial video projects for Missoula small businesses typically run between $1,500 and $8,000 plus travel, depending on scope. A single 60-to-90-second brand video typically falls in the $2,500 to $5,000 range. Customer testimonial packages (multiple testimonials shot on the same day) are more cost-efficient per video. Larger projects with multiple locations, scripted narrative, or animation run higher. To discuss your project, call (406) 534-4300 or schedule a consultation.

What Our Customers Say

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Jerad has been great to work with! I really enjoy working with a company that is located in the Flathead Valley. When I call or text, I get a response right away and if something needs to be changed on my website, it has always been that’s no problem. I would highly recommend using his service.
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Josh Block
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I have been using Hill Media Group's services for the last few months. They have been able to navigate a pretty gnarly malware infestation and get our site up and running quickly. I appreciate his on site visits too.
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Erik Powell
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Hill Media Group is Amazing! Working with Jared on our new website has been an outstanding experience. He is extremely knowledgeable, and just a great guy to work with. Top notch service! I highly recommend!!
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Hill Media Group

Missoula, MT
(406) 534-4300

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does video production cost for a Missoula business? +
Missoula commercial video projects typically run $1,500 to $8,000 plus travel, depending on scope. A 60-to-90-second brand video usually runs $2,500 to $5,000. Customer testimonial packages shot on the same day are more efficient per video. Larger projects with multiple locations, scripted narrative, animation, or licensed music run higher. We quote based on scope rather than selling fixed packages because every project has different requirements.
What kinds of videos produce the best results? +
For most Missoula small businesses, the highest-leverage videos are: a 60-to-90-second homepage brand video explaining who you are and what you do, three to five short customer testimonial videos, and short-form social video content showing work in progress. Long brand documentaries are popular to produce but rarely worth the investment for small businesses. The best-performing videos tend to be short, focused, and produced in quantity over time rather than as one-off epics.
How long does a video project take start to finish? +
Standard commercial video projects run four to eight weeks from kickoff to final delivery. This includes pre-production planning, shoot scheduling, a half-day to full-day shoot in Missoula, editing, revisions, and final export in all required formats. Rush timelines are possible but usually compromise either pre-production quality or revision rounds.
Can you shoot at my Missoula location? +
Yes. Most video production we do happens on-location at client offices, shops, job sites, event venues, and anywhere else that makes sense for the story. Shooting in your actual Missoula space produces far more authentic video than generic studio shoots. For clients who need a clean interview setup, we bring a portable backdrop and lighting to any location. For outdoor or multi-location shoots, we plan logistics carefully to make the most of the shoot day.
Do I need to write a script, or do you handle that? +
Depends on the video. For brand videos and explainers, we usually write scripts with your input because scripting is a specific skill and poorly-scripted videos undercut their own message. For testimonial videos, we don't script — we prepare thoughtful interview questions and edit the best responses. For event coverage and behind-the-scenes content, we capture naturally and craft the narrative in editing. We don't expect you to bring polished scripts; we do expect you to have a clear sense of your goal.
Can you produce vertical video for Instagram Reels and TikTok? +
Yes. Most projects we produce now include both horizontal (16:9) and vertical (9:16) deliverables so footage works across platforms. For social-first projects we sometimes shoot vertical-native, which produces better results than cropping horizontal footage. Short-form vertical video is where a lot of small business marketing attention is moving, and we can structure a project specifically around social deliverables if that's your priority.
Do you work with Missoula nonprofits on video projects? +
Yes, and we often discount rates for 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Nonprofit video is some of our favorite work — impact storytelling, donor appeals, volunteer recruitment, event recaps, and annual report videos all produce tangible results for organizations when done well. Missoula has a particularly strong nonprofit sector, and we understand the budget constraints that come with nonprofit work. We'll be honest about what a project needs and what you can achieve at different budget levels.
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