Hire a Camera Crew in New York City
To hire a camera crew in New York City, compare the 29 crews, camera operators, studios and drone teams below and contact them through their ProductionHelp profiles. They are based in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and across the river in Jersey City. None of them publishes a day rate, so plan on requesting quotes, and check early whether your shoot needs a City film permit.
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- Vendors on this page: 29 (8 production companies, 10 Brooklyn and Jersey City crews and operators, 6 event, live stream and wedding crews, 5 studios, rental and aerial teams)
- Boroughs covered: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, plus Jersey City
- What they list: brand and training video, commercials, music videos, Steadicam, live streaming, weddings, soundstages, camera rental and drone cinematography
- Published prices: none of the crews lists a rate; the City film permit fee is $500 per 14-day period
- Permits: the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, with separate approvals for parks, the MTA, the Port Authority and drones
- Last updated: October 2026
New York production companies, film crews, camera operators and videographers
Production companies in Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. Each summary comes from the vendor’s own ProductionHelp listing.
Applepix Pro
Manhattan photo and video company with more than 20 years of experience, per its listing. Its corporate department covers promo videos, corporate events, headshots and product and fashion photography.
NYC Video Pros
New York production company that runs marketing and training video from start to finish, with a long history of PR and marketing clients. Its listing describes flat-rate corporate packages.
MultiVision Digital
NYC production and marketing company that, according to its listing, has worked on hundreds of projects for clients ranging from global multinationals to solo entrepreneurs, often alongside marcom teams and executives.
Mack Media Group
NYC video production agency whose listing covers commercial productions through to animated video for organizations that want more attention for their brand.
Top Notch Cinema
Astoria team that describes itself as Emmy Award-winning producers. Its listing covers concept development, scripting, casting, the shoot, post-production and visual effects.
Green Canvas Productions
MBE-certified Bronx production and commercial photography company founded by Gregory Hernandez. Its listing names explainers, fundraising films, culture videos, commercials and music videos.
Profound Images NYC
Bronx production company that serves New York City, New Jersey, Connecticut and Westchester County, per its listing.
Nucleus Pictures
Staten Island company making brand and marketing videos for agencies, PR firms and institutions with a lean crew instead of a large production team, according to its listing.
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Brooklyn and Jersey City camera crews and operators
Crews and freelance operators for brand shoots, music videos, Steadicam and documentary work.
Johnnypuetz Productions
Brooklyn team that, per its listing, brings its own crew and equipment to commercial shoots, brand videos, corporate events, interviews and social content for brands, agencies and other production companies.
Park Studio NYC
Brooklyn production agency producing commercials, music videos, films and documentaries from concept to final cut, per its listing.
Benhesh Studio Inc.
Creative production company in Brooklyn whose listing covers corporate commercials and story-driven video for business owners and organizations.
24stills Video Production House
Boutique full-service production house that, according to its listing, has filmed product, employee and brand stories for small and large companies in the US and Europe.
Melty Cone Video
Production and marketing company founded in 2014 that reports more than 300 completed projects for companies, agencies, nonprofits and startups in its listing.
The Cubed Effect, LLC
NYC production company with over 12 years of experience shooting and directing music videos, weddings, commercials, short films and documentaries, per its listing.
Smooth Camera Productions
NYC Steadicam operator and cinematographer whose listing says he has operated Steadicam since 2005.
Orlando Gondar
Brooklyn filmmaker whose listing cites more than ten years as a director of photography and cameraman, plus editing, and experience leading teams on set.
Follow Filmer Video Production
Jersey City company run by RJ Martin, who studied cinema production at SFSU and edited for channels including MTV, Investigation Discovery and Nickelodeon, per the listing.
Hudson Films
Jersey City team serving the Tri-State Area with planning, scripting, filming, directing and editing for real estate, tourism and brand promotion, according to its listing.
New York event, live stream and wedding crews
Crews for galas, graduations, celebrations, live streams and weddings around the five boroughs.
BSD Production
Brooklyn photo and video company whose listing covers weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, corporate events and music videos, with studio shooting, multi-camera video, live streams and green screen.
Ferreira Video & Multi-Media Services
Jersey City company that live streams to public or private platforms, from a single camera at a school graduation to a multi-camera talk-show setup, per its listing.
Mint Wedding Cinematography
Brooklyn wedding film company with a journalistic, unobtrusive shooting style. Its listing says its work has been featured on Style Me Pretty, Brooklyn Bride and Brides.com.
Prestige Video Productions
Brooklyn company filming weddings and parties across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut, per its listing.
JohnPfilms
Woodside wedding filmmaker who began his career in New York City in 2010, according to his listing.
Riccardo’s Studios
Howard Beach studio founded in 1972 by Riccardo Lavignani and still owner-operated, per its listing, offering both cinematography and fine art photography.
New York studios, camera rental and drone crews
Stages, a TV studio with rental gear, and aerial teams that work around the city’s flight rules.
dvDepot Studio & House
Long Island City TV studio and rental house established in 2003 by Deborah Wolpert, a DGA member and former MTV Networks camera operator and line producer, per its listing.
Broadway Stages Staten Island
Studio company listing more than 60 soundstages, locations, support space and 16-plus acres of parking across three New York City boroughs.
RiverBridge Studios
Staten Island film production facility of 46,500 square feet with two sound stages of 18,000 and 9,000 square feet and ceilings of 25 feet or more, according to its listing.
Aerial VP | NYC Drone Service
NYC drone company with more than a decade of commercial work, per its listing, focused on inner-city operations: cinematography, photography, 360 panoramas, FPV and VR, plus inspection and mapping.
Sky Tech One
Aerial cinematography and 360 video team that scopes each job first and recommends drones, cameras, helicopters and crew, per its listing.
What a New York cameraman or camera crew costs
The crews here quote per job. What is fixed are the City fees you may add on top.
| Item | New York City cost |
|---|---|
| Camera operator or crew for a day | Not published, request quotes |
| Hand-held camera or camera on a tripod, no parking or exclusive use | No film permit needed |
| MOME film permit | $500 for each 14-day period of the project, non-refundable |
| Liability insurance for a permit | At least $1 million per occurrence, City of New York as additional insured |
| Drone take-off or landing | Separate NYPD permit, reviewed with DOT |
Permit facts come from the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and NYPD permit pages 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 York City
Decide how big the footprint is. A single operator with a hand-held camera or tripod can often work without a film permit. Light stands, production vans with parking, exclusive use of a sidewalk or anything involving NYPD or FDNY means a permit. That one decision shapes the crew size, the budget and the lead time. Put it in your video production brief along with dates, boroughs, cameras, audio and editing.
Match the crew to the job. For interviews, brand or training video, start with the production companies. For a moving shot on a crowded street, ask Smooth Camera Productions about Steadicam. For a conference or graduation broadcast, BSD Production and Ferreira Video list live streaming. For stage days, look at the studios, and for aerials, Aerial VP or Sky Tech One.
Get quotes, then line up insurance first. Send the same brief to two or three crews and compare hours, overtime, gear, edits and footage rights. If you need a permit, your broker has to email proof of insurance to the Film Office 48 business hours before you file. Our video production insurance guide explains the coverage.
Hiring for a scripted company video rather than a crew for the day? Compare our New York corporate video production companies, or read camera crew vs. full-service production company and how to hire a camera operator.
Filming permits and locations in New York City
The Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (MOME) issues film permits through its online E-Apply system. What to know before you book a crew:
- When you need one: equipment beyond a hand-held camera or tripod, production vehicles asking for parking, exclusive use of City property, prop weapons or vehicles, actors in police uniform, stunts, or NYPD or FDNY help.
- Timing: insurance proof goes to the Film Office at least 48 business hours before the project application, and permit requests are due at least two business days before the shoot. Times Square requests need seven business days, and complex shoots should allow three to four days for the NYPD Movie and TV Unit.
- Pre-production meeting: required for features, TV, elaborate exterior commercials and some music videos, no later than five business days before shooting.
- Other landowners: parks, the subway and other MTA property, Port Authority bridges, tunnels and airports, and state and federal parks each have their own approval.
- Drones: any take-off or landing in the five boroughs needs an NYPD permit, plus community board notice and posted signs when the drone records video.
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Shooting more than one city? Pair this list with Chicago film crews or Cleveland camera operators for Midwest dates.
New York camera crew and film crew FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a camera crew in New York City?
None of the New York crews on this page publishes a rate, so pricing comes by quote. If the shoot needs a City film permit, add $500 for each 14-day period of the project, plus liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence.
Do I need a permit to film in New York City?
Not always. A hand-held camera or a camera on a tripod usually needs no permit. You do need a MOME film permit for more equipment, production vehicle parking, exclusive use of City property, prop weapons, stunts, actors in police uniform, or NYPD or FDNY assistance.
How far ahead do I need to apply for a New York film permit?
Have your broker send proof of insurance to the Film Office at least 48 business hours before you file the project application, then submit permit requests at least two business days before the shoot. Times Square needs seven business days.
Can I fly a drone for a shoot in New York City?
Only with a permit. Any drone take-off or landing in the city needs an NYPD permit reviewed with DOT, plus FAA Part 107 paperwork, insurance, notice to the affected community board and signs posted near the take-off site. Aerial VP and Sky Tech One list NYC aerial cinematography.
Is there a Steadicam operator in New York on ProductionHelp?
Yes. Smooth Camera Productions lists Steadicam operation since 2005 along with cinematography work in NYC.
Where can I rent a soundstage or TV studio in New York?
Broadway Stages lists more than 60 soundstages across three boroughs, RiverBridge Studios lists two stages on Staten Island, and dvDepot runs a TV studio and camera, lighting and audio rental house in Long Island City.
Who can live stream an event in New York?
BSD Production in Brooklyn lists multi-camera video and live streams for events, and Ferreira Video & Multi-Media Services in Jersey City lists live streaming from single-camera setups to multi-camera talk-show formats.
How do I list my New York crew on ProductionHelp?
Listing is free. Use the submit form, choose categories such as Camera Department or Drone / Aerial DP, and add your borough, your reel and your contact details.
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Last updated October 2026.