"How much does a corporate video cost?" is one of the most common questions we're asked — and one of the hardest to answer in a sentence, because the honest reply is "it depends." But that's not very useful when you're trying to budget. So here's a transparent look at what drives the price and the ranges you can realistically expect in the UK in 2026.
What you're actually paying for
The camera is the cheapest part. The cost of a corporate video is mostly time and expertise across three phases:
- Pre-production — concept, scripting, storyboarding, scheduling and logistics.
- Production — the shoot itself: crew, kit, location, direction, lighting and sound.
- Post-production — editing, colour grading, motion graphics, sound design and revisions.
A common mistake is assuming the shoot day is the whole job. In reality, a single day of filming often translates to several days of editing.
Typical UK price ranges
As a rough guide for 2026:
- £800–£2,000 — a simple single-location piece: one short interview or a basic promo, minimal editing.
- £2,000–£6,000 — a polished brand film or testimonial set with multiple setups, b-roll, music and graphics.
- £6,000+ — multi-day, multi-location productions, documentaries, or campaigns with several deliverables and cut-downs.
Add-ons such as drone work, scripted voiceover, professional presenters or animation will move these figures up.
What makes a project cheaper or more expensive
Number of filming days, number of locations, crew size, the amount of editing and graphics, and how many final versions you need (a hero film plus social cut-downs costs more than one film). Tight, well-organised briefs are cheaper to deliver than vague ones that change halfway through.
How to get the best value
Know what the video is for before you ask for a quote. A film designed to convert website visitors is a different brief from one made to play on a trade-show loop. Share your goal, your audience and any brand guidelines up front, and ask for a fixed written quote rather than a day rate, so there are no surprises.
The cheapest video is rarely the best value. A slightly higher budget that delivers a film you actually use for two years beats a bargain piece you quietly retire after a month.
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