Hire a Camera Crew in New Orleans
To hire a camera crew in New Orleans, compare the 18 production companies, camera operators, wedding crews, studios and drone pilots below and reach them through their ProductionHelp profiles. All of them are listed in New Orleans. None publishes a day rate, so request quotes, and file with Film New Orleans early: every production shooting in Orleans Parish needs a film permit, and French Quarter street closures are the most expensive in the city.
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- Vendors on this page: 18 (9 production companies and film crews, 4 wedding crews, 5 studio and drone teams)
- Area covered: New Orleans and Orleans Parish, with crews that also travel to Baton Rouge and the Gulf South
- What they list: commercials, brand and corporate video, event coverage, training videos, music videos, 8mm and 16mm film, weddings, stage space and aerials
- Published day rates: none, so request quotes
- Permits: Film New Orleans, part of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Economy
- Street closures: $615 per block in the French Quarter and on Canal Street, $310 in the CBD, $90 elsewhere, plus a $40 application fee
- Last updated: October 2026
New Orleans production companies, film crews, camera operators and videographers
Companies for commercials, brand stories, events and training video. Each summary comes from the vendor’s own ProductionHelp listing.
Fire on the Bayou
Production studio that casts, shoots, cuts and delivers commercials, brand videos and marketing assets, working on location or out of its own New Orleans production house, per its listing.
NolaVid
Production company built on a network of local camera operators and photographers. Its listing names brand videos, commercial content and corporate event coverage for clients including Marriott, Pfizer and the American Red Cross.
Worklight Pictures
Mobile film production company rooted in the New Orleans independent film scene. Its listing says it has told stories since 2013 on digital as well as 8mm and 16mm film.
FatHappy Media
New Orleans production company working in film, video and animation, whose listing says it is not tied to a single style and shapes each piece around the story.
Video Productions USA
New Orleans company with more than 20 years of experience, per its listing, covering corporate videos, commercials, branded content, event coverage and post-production.
Image Video Solutions
Creative agency and production company under one roof. Its listing names TV commercials, infomercials, corporate and safety training videos, drone cinematography, music videos and custom jingles.
MCat Media
Team offering end-to-end video production for events and projects of all sizes, according to its listing.
Peak Media Film Group
Licensed and insured media team with over 12 years of experience in video, photography, 360-degree imaging and drone work, plus documentation for every phase of construction projects, per its listing.
Opus Mercury
Independent creator whose listing names music videos, commercials, fashion shoots, podcast video, behind-the-scenes content and personal reels, taken from script to screen.
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New Orleans wedding crews
Crews for weddings around the city and the Gulf South.
Montoto Productions
Louisiana wedding film team of four creatives filming couples in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and beyond. Its listing says it has been trusted by more than 1,000 couples.
Wedding Film Solutions (Rue Royale Media)
New Orleans wedding film company now operating as Rue Royale Media, per its listing, which keeps making wedding films while adding photography.
Bower Productions
Chad Bower films weddings around greater New Orleans, and his listing shares favorite balcony spots for wedding-day portraits and first looks.
Bella Productions
Team of filmmakers making cinematic wedding films for couples throughout the Gulf South, according to its listing.
New Orleans studio and drone crews
Stage space and aerial teams.
Second Line Stages
Film and television studio that its listing calls the largest in New Orleans and the first purpose-built, full-service production facility in Louisiana.
504 Drone Imaging
Drone services company with FAA Part 107 certified pilots, offering aerial photography, drone video and data collection, per its listing.
Smart Media
Creative agency whose pilot, Kevin Barraco, is insured and flies DJI systems under an FAA commercial license, per its listing, for aerial photography and aerial cinematography.
AirWorthy Drones
Drone video and photo team serving New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana that takes care of the flying, the insurance and the regulations, according to its listing.
Unique Skies
Drone imaging company whose listing covers aerial photo and video, real estate media, construction support, hotel promotions and inspections.
What a New Orleans cameraman or camera crew costs
Crew prices are quoted per job here. The City’s fees are published, and on a French Quarter or park shoot they can rival the crew bill.
| Item | New Orleans cost |
|---|---|
| Camera operator or crew for a day | Not published, request quotes |
| B-roll film permit (no permitted parking, drone or student shoots) | Free |
| Street closure | $40 application, then $615 per block in the French Quarter or on Canal Street, $310 in the CBD, $90 elsewhere |
| Jackson Square, Armstrong Park or Lafayette Square | $1,500 up to 4 hours, $2,500 for 4 to 8 hours, $5,000 for 24 hours |
| Other City parks | $1,250 up to 4 hours, $2,000 for 4 to 8 hours, $4,000 for 24 hours |
| Neutral grounds | $850 up to 4 hours, $1,000 for 4 to 8 hours, $2,000 for 24 hours |
Fees come from Film New Orleans and the City of New Orleans Parks and Parkways filming fee schedule as of October 2026. For how crew quotes are usually built, read what a camera operator actually costs and day rate versus project rate.
How to hire a cameraman, camera crew or film crew in New Orleans
Map the locations against the permit rules. A shoot inside a Warehouse District office, on a Marigny sidewalk and in Jackson Square are three very different permits and price tags. List the addresses, dates, parking needs, crew size and deliverables in a video production brief.
Match the crew to the job. For commercials and brand campaigns, look at Fire on the Bayou, Image Video Solutions or FatHappy Media. For conferences and corporate events, NolaVid, Video Productions USA or MCat Media. For a film look on 8mm or 16mm, Worklight Pictures. For stage space, Second Line Stages, and for aerials, the drone teams.
Get insurance and paperwork in early. Film New Orleans wants a filming application, a certificate of insurance and signed Policies and Procedures, and location permits need a block schematic and a neighborhood notification flyer. Our video production insurance guide covers what to ask a crew for.
Weighing a hired crew against a production company? Read camera crew vs. full-service production company and how to hire a camera operator.
Filming permits in New Orleans, from the French Quarter to the parks
- Film permit: all productions and student films shooting in Orleans Parish apply to Film New Orleans, which reviews each project and decides which permit type it needs. News reporting and filming of rallies or protests do not need one. Send the application at least 4 days before filming. The Film Office phone is (504) 658-4341.
- Location permit: required on top of the film permit to reserve parking or control the public right-of-way, film in a park or on other City property, or simulate gunfire or explosions. File at least 4 business days before a permit of 5 days or fewer, or 6 business days before a longer one, and at least 5 days ahead for car chases, pyrotechnics or extensive exterior work.
- Parking: No Parking signs must be posted 24 hours in advance, and the production posts and removes them. All street and lane closures also need approval from Traffic Engineering at the Department of Public Works.
- Parks: book through Parks and Parkways at (504) 658-3201, with a liability certificate naming the City as holder and a contract signed at least two weeks ahead.
- Drones: only FAA-certified operators, with the pilot’s license and the drone’s registration sent to the Film Office. In the French Quarter, the Film Office asks for a drone no more than 3 feet across. Drone filming can go on a free B-roll permit.
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New Orleans camera crew and film crew FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a camera crew in New Orleans?
The New Orleans crews on this page quote per project, so compare two or three quotes on the same brief. City fees are published: a street closure costs $615 per block in the French Quarter, and filming in Jackson Square costs $1,500 for up to 4 hours.
Do I need a permit to film in New Orleans?
Yes. Every production and student film shooting in Orleans Parish applies to Film New Orleans at least 4 days before filming. News coverage and filming of rallies or protests are exempt. Reserving parking, using a park or City property, or simulating gunfire also needs a separate location permit.
Can I film in the French Quarter?
Yes, with a film permit and, for parking or closures, a location permit. French Quarter street closures cost $615 per block plus a $40 application fee, signs go up 24 hours ahead, and drones there should be no more than 3 feet across.
Is there a free film permit in New Orleans?
The B-roll film permit is free for productions with no permitted parking, student films, drone filming and city-wide B-roll. You still submit a film application, a certificate of insurance and the signed Policies and Procedures.
Can I fly a drone for a New Orleans shoot?
Yes, with an FAA-certified operator. Send the pilot’s license and the drone’s FAA registration to the Film Office with your permit. 504 Drone Imaging, Smart Media, AirWorthy Drones and Unique Skies are listed above.
Who films weddings in New Orleans?
Montoto Productions, Rue Royale Media (formerly Wedding Film Solutions), Bower Productions and Bella Productions all list wedding films in the New Orleans area.
How do I list my New Orleans crew on ProductionHelp?
Listing is free. Use the submit form, choose categories such as Camera Department or Drone / Aerial DP, and add your city, your reel and your contact details.
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Add your company or freelance profile so producers booking shoots from the French Quarter to the Warehouse District can find you. Submit your company.
Last updated October 2026.