Freelance Video Production Business

Freelance Video Production Business Success Stories [2024]

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Updated: September 23rd, 2024

More people prefer watching videos over reading text. This trend has led to the widespread adoption of video across multiple platforms, including mobile devices, social media platforms, and video hosting platforms.

With the increasing demand for video services, there is an excellent opportunity for Freelance videographers. If you are a videographer looking to start your new business, consider becoming a freelance video production expert.

To become a freelance videographer, you need a professional camera and video editing software. Remember that you do not need to have every piece of equipment immediately. Learn video editing and videography skills to handle the customer's requirements confidently.

In this list, you'll find real-world freelance video production business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a freelance video production business that makes money.

1. Studio 31 ($600K/year)

Pranesh Padmanabhan, the founder of Studio 31, came up with the idea for his wedding photography business after attending numerous weddings in India and witnessing the lack of respect and recognition for photographers. Recognizing the opportunity in the booming Indian wedding industry, Pranesh started his own company to provide couples with a fully managed wedding media solution and exceptional customer experience. Through clever marketing strategies, a team of talented photographers, and a commitment to professionalism, Studio 31 now captures over 350 weddings a year and has achieved an annual revenue of approximately a million dollars.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 30

How I Run A $50K/Month Wedding Photography Studio Like A Startup

This case study follows the journey of an Indian first-generation entrepreneur who built Studio 31, a profitable and award-winning wedding photography and film company capturing over 350 weddings annually, with a unique focus on customer experience and organic marketing, serving more than 90% NRI clients and generating an annual revenue of about a million dollars.

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2. Silksocial ($360K/year)

Silksocial was founded by Louise and Edvinas Maciulevicius, who started the business out of desperation when they were broke and far from home in Merida, Mexico. After scraping the web for potential leads, they found their first client on Starter Story and have since built a successful video ad production business, generating a turnover of around $30K/Month.

How much money it makes: $360K/year
How much did it cost to start: $2.5K
How many people on the team: 2

How We Started A $30K/Month Ecommerce Video Marketing Business

Silksocial produces rockstar video ads for eCommerce brands, with a turnover of around $30K/month and a focus on differentiation through a deep understanding of e-commerce video ad production techniques that optimize investment returns.

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