Hire a Camera Crew in Phoenix
To hire a camera crew in Phoenix, compare the 24 production companies, camera operators and drone teams below, then contact two or three through their ProductionHelp profiles. They are spread across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler, so most shoots in the Valley have a crew a short drive away. None of these listings publishes a day rate, so expect to request quotes.
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- Vendors on this page: 24 (8 Phoenix production companies and camera operators, 10 East Valley crews, 3 event and wedding crews, 3 aerial teams)
- Where they are based: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler, per their listings, with several also covering Mesa and Glendale
- What they list: corporate and training video, broadcast and news crews, commercials, live streaming, sound stages, specialty camera motion, weddings and drone cinematography
- Published prices: none of the vendors lists a rate, so every booking is quoted
- Permits: Phoenix Film Office for City of Phoenix property; Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa and the other Valley cities issue their own
- Last updated: October 2026
Phoenix production companies, film crews, camera operators and videographers
Production companies and freelance camera operators based in Phoenix. Every summary comes from the vendor’s own ProductionHelp listing.
Moffett Video Productions – Phoenix
Phoenix office of a production company founded in 1988 and headquartered near Houston. Its listing says the Phoenix team offers full-service production, crews only or equipment, for corporate, commercial, training and explainer video plus 3D animation.
Paradox Video Productions
Full-service Phoenix production company whose listing cites 25 years of corporate video production and digital video marketing work for businesses.
Crew West Inc
Phoenix production company that, per its listing, works for news networks and other agencies and covers everything from corporate events to television broadcasts.
Jaybird Media LLC
Full-service video content company based in Phoenix. Its listing says it handles pre-production, the shoot, editing and other post-production for brand marketing.
D-MAK Productions
Film and video production agency based in Phoenix that, according to its listing, makes marketing video for brands in Arizona and beyond.
Andrew Keil
Phoenix native with a decade of experience in digital video production, cinematography and camera operation, per his listing. Through Keil Productions he covers documentary, reality, corporate and commercial work.
Christopher Innes
Phoenix-based cinematographer whose listing says he has shot projects for brands including LUMIX and Panasonic and moved fully into corporate and commercial production in 2021.
Zach Lovvorn
Director, writer and director of photography who grew up in Arizona and earned a BFA in Film and Television Production from the University of Arizona in 2020, according to his listing.
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Scottsdale, Tempe and Chandler camera crews
East Valley crews for corporate, commercial, studio and live streamed work.
Dolphin Video Productions
Scottsdale production company filming since 1992, per its listing. It works from a studio in The Scottsdale Quarter or on location around the Valley, and says its cameramen are trained for everything from promos to full productions.
MultiMedia Communications
Live video production company that dates to 1972, according to its listing, with studio and remote broadcast-quality production for the internet, live streaming and A/V support.
Sneaky Big
Scottsdale facility with two sound stages and in-house audio and video equipment, per its listing, plus full-service production, VR, motion graphics and post.
Edemvisuals
Creative and film production company headquartered in Scottsdale, per its listing, focused on commercial, brand content and documentary work.
Big Video Production
Scottsdale video production company whose listing says it serves Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa and Scottsdale with production and social media content.
True Story Films
Tempe production company founded in 2003. Its listing describes shoots from the Himalayas to Wrigley Field and filmed testimony from hundreds of people for scores of clients.
ReelBros Media
Production company whose Reelmotion division, per its listing, runs Technocranes, camera cars, cinema robots and other complex camera moves.
Myers Video Production
Production team working since 2010, according to its listing, on business media, event video and photography, weddings and cinematic projects.
Arizona Video Company
Chandler script-to-screen production company. Its listing says founder Patrick Sipperly has worked in video production since 2001 on TV and radio commercials, educational video and marketing presentations.
Voyage Pro
Arizona production company founded in 2018, per its listing, with an in-house team that runs concept, scripting, on-site filming and post for commercials, brand films, training and social content.
Phoenix event, conference and wedding crews
Crews for conferences, corporate events, celebrations and weddings across the Valley.
Spectrum Video & Film
Audio-visual and event video team for corporate events, conferences, hybrid events and live productions across metro Phoenix, including Scottsdale, Tempe, Chandler, Mesa and Glendale, per its listing.
Mina Wedding Videographer and Production
Phoenix filmmakers and editors whose listing reports more than 8 years of experience and more than 250 weddings filmed.
DHC Videography
Family-run Phoenix business that records weddings, corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs and fundraisers, and also lists audio transcription and DVD subtitling.
Phoenix drone and aerial camera crews
Aerial specialists for desert, skyline, architecture and event footage.
Flying Robot
FAA certified and insured drone operator and production company in Phoenix. Its listing names an FAA operations over people waiver and work on commercials, feature film, documentaries, TV, events and live broadcast.
Phoenix Drone Service
Aerial cinematographers shooting for filmmakers, architects, developers and commercial teams, with FPV and dynamic motion shots listed.
Miles West Creative
Scottsdale company serving Phoenix and the rest of Arizona with commercial video, aerial drone filming, photography, audio recording and post-production, per its listing.
What a Phoenix cameraman or camera crew costs
No crew on this page publishes a day rate, so the numbers below are the fixed City of Phoenix film fees you add on top of a crew quote when you shoot on city property.
| Item | Phoenix cost |
|---|---|
| Camera operator or crew for a day | Not published, request quotes |
| Film and Digital Media Permit application | $50 |
| General permit (city staff or other departments involved) | $150 per calendar month |
| Low Impact permit | $100 per 7 days |
| Rush fee (paperwork inside three business days) | $150 general, $100 low impact |
| Sky Harbor, Deer Valley or Goodyear airport staff | $125 an hour, four-hour minimum |
| Filming in a Phoenix Public Library branch | $1,500 minimum |
Permit figures come from the Phoenix Film Office fee schedule and policies 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 Phoenix
Start with which city the location sits in. The Valley is a patchwork of separate cities, and a Phoenix permit stops at the Phoenix city line. Note the exact address, the dates, camera count, audio, lighting and editing needs. Our video production brief template lays it out.
Pick the crew type. Broadcast and news style work points to Crew West. Training and corporate video fits Moffett, Paradox, Dolphin or Voyage Pro. Live streamed meetings fit MultiMedia Communications or Spectrum Video & Film. Studio days fit Sneaky Big, and aerial shots fit Flying Robot or Phoenix Drone Service.
Send one brief, compare quotes and book early. Ask each crew what the quote covers: hours, overtime, gear, editing rounds and raw footage. Phoenix wants the permit paperwork and insurance in hand three business days before call time, so build that into your schedule. Our video production insurance guide covers the usual policies.
Not sure whether you need one operator or a whole team? See camera crew vs. full-service production company and how to hire a camera operator.
Filming permits and locations in Phoenix
The Phoenix Film Office issues the Film and Digital Media Permit for commercial shoots that use city buildings, parks and public rights-of-way inside the City of Phoenix. Key points:
- What needs a permit: commercial projects of any kind, including corporate and industrial video, commercials, social media ads, documentaries and music videos. Personal photography such as weddings and family portraits does not need one when the impact is minimal.
- Timing: apply one to four weeks ahead, since popular locations book in order of completed applications. Fees, insurance and documents are due no later than three business days before first call, and the office does not accept applications inside 24 business hours.
- Insurance: a certificate naming the City of Phoenix as additional insured for $1 million, or $5 million on an airport ramp or tarmac, attached to the FilmApp application.
- Special locations: the three city airports need five working days’ notice, and library branches need two weeks and can only be used when closed to the public.
- Outside Phoenix: Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale and other Valley cities run their own permits. Contact the Phoenix Film Office at 602-262-4850 with questions.
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Phoenix camera crew and film crew FAQs
How much does it cost to hire a camera crew in Phoenix?
None of the Phoenix crews on this page publishes a rate, so pricing comes by quote. If you film on City of Phoenix property, add the permit costs: a $50 application fee plus $150 per calendar month for a General permit or $100 per 7 days for a Low Impact permit.
Do I need a permit to film in Phoenix?
Yes for commercial filming on City of Phoenix buildings, parks, streets and sidewalks. The Phoenix Film Office issues a Film and Digital Media Permit through its FilmApp portal. Personal shoots such as weddings and family portraits are exempt when they have minimal impact.
Does a Phoenix film permit cover Scottsdale, Tempe or Mesa?
No. The Phoenix permit only covers the City of Phoenix. Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Glendale and the other Valley cities each handle their own filming permits, so check the city for every location on your schedule.
How far ahead should I apply to film in Phoenix?
Start one to four weeks ahead. Everything, including fees and the insurance certificate, must be in at least three business days before first call, or a rush fee applies. Inside 24 business hours the office no longer accepts applications.
Can I film at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport?
Filming at Sky Harbor, Deer Valley or Phoenix Goodyear airport is coordinated through the Phoenix Film Office with five working days’ notice. Airport staff time costs $125 an hour with a four-hour minimum, and ramp or tarmac work needs $5 million in liability insurance.
Who can live stream a conference or meeting in Phoenix?
MultiMedia Communications in Scottsdale lists live video production and live streaming, and Spectrum Video & Film lists A/V and live production for conferences and hybrid events around metro Phoenix.
Is there a Phoenix crew with specialty camera motion or a sound stage?
ReelBros Media in Tempe lists Technocranes, camera cars and cinema robots through its Reelmotion division, and Sneaky Big in Scottsdale lists two sound stages with in-house audio and video equipment.
How do I list my Phoenix crew on ProductionHelp?
Listing is free. Use the submit form, pick categories such as Camera Department or Drone / Aerial DP, and add your Valley city, your reel and your contact details.
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Last updated October 2026.