Hire a Camera Crew in Cleveland
To hire a camera crew in Cleveland, pick from the 23 Cleveland and Akron production companies, camera operators and drone teams below and contact them straight from their ProductionHelp profiles. The list has 10 Cleveland production companies, 7 Akron crews that cover all of Northeast Ohio and 6 rental, aerial and drone specialists. Using ProductionHelp costs nothing, and because none of these crews post day rates, one clear brief sent to a few of them is the fastest way to a price.
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- Vendors on this page: 23 (10 Cleveland production companies, 7 Akron and Northeast Ohio crews, 6 rental and aerial specialists)
- Gear on hand: ARRI Alexa, Canon, Sony and RED rental cameras, a sound stage, an Akron studio with an audio booth and 6K drones, per vendor listings
- Typical jobs: marketing and internal corporate video, brand films, documentaries, trade shows and e-learning, events, music videos and aerial work
- Published prices: none; every crew quotes per project
- Filming: City of Cleveland Photography and TV/Film Permit through the Office of Special Events; contact the Greater Cleveland Film Commission first and apply two weeks ahead
- Last updated: October 2026
Cleveland production companies, film crews and videographers
Teams that can plan, shoot, edit and deliver the finished video, from marketing and internal corporate pieces to documentaries and music videos. Each summary comes from the company’s own ProductionHelp listing.
Clum Creative
Cleveland video production company and creative agency that partners with marketers, entrepreneurs and in-house creative teams. Its listing describes 20 full-time staff plus an international network of local directors, serving more than 600 clients on marketing and internal corporate video and animation.
Pixel Planet Studios
Story-first studio that keeps the whole pipeline in-house, from pre-production through post. The listing names national creative work, motion graphics and CGI animation among the team’s specialties.
The Cleveland Film Company
Film production company focused on documentary and commercial filmmaking for clients around the world. Its listing describes a simplified approach to managing projects and a preference for fewer, closer client relationships.
Clockwork 9
Independent video agency made up of producers and creatives. The listing says the team is known for cinematic visuals, documentary-style films and high-impact production of all kinds.
BG Video
Cleveland video production company that works as a creative partner for growing brands of every size and industry. Its listing covers marketing videos for websites and social platforms, internal corporate videos and product spotlight videos.
Blitz Studios
Production team that shoots corporate videos, social media content and special events. The listing describes a crew of camera operators working with current equipment to promote businesses and grow their online presence.
fullReZfilms
Production company led by David, who has more than 25 years in video production. Its listing names national work for NFL Films, BET Television, Lifetime Network, Good Morning America and FOX News, and local clients such as the Cleveland VA Medical Center and the Cleveland Blind Rehab Center.
Jumpstart Video Production Cleveland
Full-service production company offering concept development, scriptwriting, audio and video editing, motion graphics and 2-D animation. Its listing says its camera operators cover company events and executive presentations, and its team makes TV spots, web videos and digital ads.
Flex Media
Video marketing and strategy agency that, per its listing, builds content to generate leads, close sales and grow businesses.
DomPrints
Production company whose listing reports hundreds of projects, from weddings and branded content to short films, nationwide travel shoots and music videos. It names music visuals, model portfolios, commercial branding and cinematic storytelling as specialties.
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Akron and Northeast Ohio camera operators
Established Akron crews that regularly work in Cleveland, Canton and the rest of the region, for broadcast and corporate video, trade shows, training and events.
Mosher Media
Full-service broadcast and corporate production company celebrating 30 years in business. Its listing says every crew member grew up in or around Northeast Ohio, and that it handles full productions from script to delivery or books a single cameraman for the day.
Telstar Productions
Production company founded by Mike Salemi more than 25 years ago, now operating in downtown Akron inside the GOJO facility. The listing describes a studio with an audio recording booth, editing, graphic design and animation, and a full-time production manager.
Pritt Entertainment Group
Akron headquartered team that makes branded video, animation and event production for clients across the United States and Canada. Its listing says each client works with a dedicated account manager.
Todd Biss Productions
Video and commercial photography company near Cleveland that works with agencies, brands and businesses. Its listing covers product launches, corporate brand films and documentary production from start to finish.
Joshua Tree Video Productions
Full-service production and post-production company serving Akron, Cleveland and Canton, founded by filmmaker Josh Gippin as a division working with Shane Wynn Photography Studio. The listing adds a licensed drone operator for aerial photo and video.
Legion Media Group
Film and video production company chartered in 1993, based in the Union Point building near downtown Akron. Its listing names PPG Industries, Akron METRO, Western Reserve Hospital, Walsh University and the Greater Akron Chamber among its customers.
The Production Works
Multimedia company that produces trade show programs, mobile learning courses, animation and audio. The listing also names professional camera operation and complete event coverage delivered for broadcast, mobile or web.
Cleveland camera rental, drone and aerial operators
Cinema camera packages with crew, plus drone pilots for marketing, events, real estate, construction and mapping.
Cleveland Camera Rental
Rental house whose listing names ARRI Alexa 35, Alexa Mini LF, Amira, Canon C500, Sony FX9 and RED Komodo cameras, with grip, lighting, audio and crew also available. It shares a building with Creative House Studios, a sound stage with ARRI SkyPanels.
Vivid Flight Media
Drone company founded in 2020 by Eric Hellinger that specializes in aerial photography and FPV drone video. Its listing describes it as Emmy Award winning and says it holds full FAA licensing for commercial work.
Launch Ramp Media
Started by Jeff Stright, a Kent State radio and television production graduate. The listing says he has worked a World Series, four NBA Finals and the MLB All-Star Game, and now offers aerial photography and editing.
Aerial Agents
Ohio drone service offering aerial photography, video and creative content for real estate, events and construction, according to its listing.
Ohio Air Photos
Drone team flying DJI and Autel aircraft, including the Mavic 3T and EVO 2 Pro 6K, for 6K video and stills up to 48 MP. Its listing covers marketing imagery, vehicle and boat showcases and orthomosaic mapping.
Propped Productions
Cleveland photo, video and drone service that shoots for brands, businesses and events, per its listing.
Cameraman and camera crew rates in Cleveland
| Booking | Cleveland price |
|---|---|
| Single cameraman or camera operator for a day | Not published, request quotes |
| Corporate or marketing video crew | Not published, request quotes |
| Cinema camera rental with crew | Not published, request quotes |
| Studio or sound stage day | Not published, request quotes |
| Drone pilot or aerial video | Not published, request quotes |
We print a crew price only when a vendor publishes one, and no Cleveland or Akron listing on this page does yet. To see how crew quotes are usually put together, read what a camera operator actually costs and day rate versus project rate.
How to hire a cameraman, camera crew or film crew in Cleveland
Write the brief. List the shoot dates, each location, how many cameras, whether you need sound, lighting, a stage, a drone or editing, and the final deliverables. Flag any street, sidewalk, city park or Metroparks location early, since each needs its own permission. Our video production brief template covers the rest.
Get two or three quotes. Send the same brief to crews from the lists above and ask what gear is included, how travel to Akron, Canton or the suburbs is billed, how overtime works and who keeps the raw footage.
Start the permit early. Call the Greater Cleveland Film Commission about requirements, then file the City of Cleveland Photography and TV/Film Permit with the Office of Special Events at least two weeks out. Our guide to video production insurance explains the certificates crews are usually asked for.
Not sure whether you need one camera operator or a full company? Read camera crew vs. full-service production company or how to hire a camera operator.
Filming permits and locations in Cleveland
The City of Cleveland’s Office of Special Events, part of the Department of Public Works, handles film permits and works directly with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission on all commercial film, TV, video and photo projects in the city. What a Cleveland shoot usually involves:
- A Photography and TV/Film Permit covers all photo and film activity. Contact the film commission first for the requirements and its Filmmaker’s Code of Conduct.
- Include a site plan with a map and a short description of camera moves, effects and company moves for each location. Satellite images and reference photos help.
- Restricting access to a street or sidewalk, even with intermittent traffic control, needs a Street Opening and/or Sidewalk Obstruction Permit. Road closure approvals can take up to two weeks, and No Parking signs must be hung 72 hours before the shoot.
- City parks and city property, including the outside of publicly owned buildings, need a Facility and Parks Use Permit with a certificate of insurance naming the City of Cleveland. The Cleveland Metroparks are not part of the city and issue their own permits.
- TV and film productions notify nearby residents and businesses at least 10 business days before the first shoot day, and shoots on private property need a written approval letter from the owner.
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Cleveland camera crew and film crew FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a camera crew in Cleveland?
None of the Cleveland and Akron listings on this page publish a day rate, so the price comes from a written quote. Send two or three crews the same brief with dates, locations, camera count, sound, lighting and editing needs, then compare what each quote includes. Our guide to what a camera operator costs explains how most crew quotes are built.
Do I need a permit to film in Cleveland?
Commercial photo, film and video work inside the City of Cleveland needs a Photography and TV/Film Permit from the city’s Office of Special Events, which works with the Greater Cleveland Film Commission. Contact the film commission first for the permit requirements and its Filmmaker’s Code of Conduct, and apply at least two weeks before the shoot.
What does a Cleveland film permit application need?
The city application asks for a signed form, a certificate of insurance for general liability and property casualty of at least $1 million naming the City of Cleveland as additional insured and certificate holder, and, for TV and film, a site map of each location. TV and film productions also notify nearby residents and businesses at least 10 business days before the first shoot day.
What if my crew needs the street, the sidewalk or a park?
Staging gear, sets or trucks in a way that limits access to a street or sidewalk needs a Street Opening and/or Sidewalk Obstruction Permit, filed through the film commission’s production coordinator. Road closure approvals can take up to two weeks, and No Parking signs go up 72 hours ahead. City parks and city property need a Facility and Parks Use Permit, while the Cleveland Metroparks are separate from the city and have their own permits.
Can I hire a single cameraman instead of a full company?
Yes. Mosher Media says it will book a cameraman for the day as well as run full productions, Blitz Studios and Jumpstart Video Production Cleveland list camera operators for events and executive presentations, and The Production Works names professional camera operation. Production companies such as Clum Creative or Pixel Planet Studios suit projects that also need scripting, animation and editing.
Where can I rent cinema cameras or a stage in Cleveland?
Cleveland Camera Rental lists ARRI Alexa, Canon, Sony and RED cameras with grip, lighting, audio and crew, and it shares a building with Creative House Studios, a sound stage. Telstar Productions in Akron lists a studio with an audio recording booth.
Who flies drones for Cleveland shoots?
Vivid Flight Media lists aerial and FPV drone video with full FAA licensing, Ohio Air Photos flies 6K drones and does mapping, and Launch Ramp Media, Aerial Agents and Propped Productions cover aerial photo and video. Joshua Tree Video Productions also lists a licensed drone operator.
How do I add my Cleveland crew to ProductionHelp?
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Last updated October 2026.