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We’ve answered the most common questions we hear from potential clients—from how our process works to what you can expect in terms of timeline and investment.

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General FAQs:

What's it cost to work on a project with you?

At our North Dakota video production company, every project is custom-scoped, but most corporate and commercial video projects start in the $15,000–$20,000 range. Pricing depends on factors such as:

  • Multiple days of filming

  • Tight or rushed timelines

  • Larger production crews

  • Hiring on-camera talent or voice actors

With more than a decade of experience producing commercials, brand films, and marketing content, we provide transparent, up-front pricing so you know what to expect. Even if you don’t move forward with us, our goal is that you’ll feel the conversation was worthwhile. We respond to every inquiry with honesty and respect.

No — our North Dakota video production company provides transparent, upfront pricing with no hidden fees. The estimate you receive reflects the full scope of the project. Because we’ve produced hundreds of commercial and corporate videos, our bids are highly accurate and reliable.

If you choose to add deliverables beyond the original scope (for example, extra edits, additional videos, or more filming days), we’ll clearly outline the cost before moving forward. These add-ons are often the most economical part of a project, since the main investment — crew, gear, and production setup — is already covered.

The timeline for a video project depends on its scope, complexity, and client availability, but most projects take about 8–12 weeks from the first conversation to final delivery.

Some smaller projects can be completed in just a few weeks when paired with motivated clients and quick-moving stakeholders. On the other end of the spectrum, large-scale productions — such as brand films or multi-video campaigns — may span several months to a year or more.

It’s important to note that the timeline also depends on client approvals, feedback speed, and scheduling. Our North Dakota video production team works as efficiently as possible, but we can only move as fast as you can.

You’re hiring us to be creative and bring the video to life. This means you can be involved as much or as little as you like!

At the very least, we’ll conduct a comprehensive discovery meeting at the start of the project, ensuring our readiness to deliver your video project. Throughout the production process, our team is dedicated to keeping you informed at every stage.

If you’re more “hands on,” we can work with that too!

We value clients who choose to be more involved! Our team is capable of delivering a top-notch video, but you’re our “eyes on the inside.” Whether you’re sharing your vision, collaborating with scriptwriting, or featuring in the video yourself, we’d love to have you on board! You know your business best, plus we’re guilty of being a lot of fun to work with.

It might be easier for us to list industries we haven’t worked in.

Our experience ranges all the way from Ag/Industrial, to shooting stylized studio projects for global, publicly traded companies. Below is a summary of the main industries we work in:

  • Agriculture

  • Industrial

  • Education

  • Energy

  • Healthcare

  • Corporate

  • Consumer Products

  • Automotive

  • Heavy Equipment

Absolutely. Our team has successfully filmed in 22 states, and continues to expand our reach. While we undertake numerous projects within our studio, we are not confined to a single location. Instead, we actively go to the heart of the action, wherever that may be, ensuring versatility, and adaptability in our filmmaking endeavors.

We work with people and clients who:

  1. See the value in paying for a premium product.

  2. Are willing and able to invest in video that gives the best first impression.

  3. Require the best.

Our team delivers the best results when we can bring our creative skills to address our clients’ “problem” or their “why.”

We prefer clients who communicate effectively and voice their priorities at any stage of the project. Since we’re being honest, we also like clients who are interested in building relationships with our team. We’ve been fortunate enough to build trust with some of the best folks out there.

We prefer projects that require dedicated creativity, and have a runway to give both us, and the client, time to tackle all the necessary pre-production work.

Proper planning, before any production, ensures a final product that lasts much longer (and is more useful) than a rushed job. Thanks to our process, many of our clients continue to use the videos we produce for them for 3-5 years.

In comparison to major urban areas, we possess a unique advantage in owning both our studio and equipment. Oftentimes, the norm for production companies in metro areas is to lease studio space and gear for each production. This ownership dynamic grants us not only control, familiarity, and flexibility that are often limited in large cities, but also contributes to long-term cost savings and enhances our creative freedom.

Additionally, operating costs, such as studio rental fees and equipment expenses, tend to be lower in North Dakota compared to major cities.

Another uncommon advantage Threefold possesses is having a 7-person full-time crew. Because we work together every day, we know how to work efficiently, and we aren’t relying on freelancers or inexperienced hires. Our team carries your project from birth to the finish line without losing vision along the way.

Similar to numerous Midwest states, one of our primary challenges revolves around the limited pool of local actors. Approximately 20% of our productions require talent like this. However, the solution is just a short plane ride away, as excellent talent is readily accessible.

To breathe life into our projects, we consistently draw upon the expertise of performers from outside North Dakota.

I was blown away at the incredible attention to every single detail from the custom designed set to the script, clothing choices, lighting, camera angles, sound……everything!

N. Elliot, Actress

Still have questions?

If we didn’t cover what you’re looking for, or if you want to discuss your specific project, let’s talk.

We’re here to help you figure out if video is the right solution and what that might look like for your business.

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