Chalupa Productions

What We Do

Full-Service Video Production. Transparent Rates.

From concept to final cut — we handle every phase of production so DFW businesses can focus on what they do best. No mystery quotes. No surprise invoices.

Commercials
Corporate
Social Content
Branded Content
Events
Post-Production

Packages

Choose your starting point

Every project is quoted against time, labor, equipment, and deliverables. We'll narrow any range to a firm number in a quick 15-minute conversation — post-production is always included.

Social & Short-Form

$800 – $2,500

Fast, focused, and built for digital. Ideal for social content, testimonials, product demos, and organic reels.

  • 1-person crew
  • Up to 4 hours on location
  • 1–3 edited deliverables
  • Licensed music included
  • Turnaround: 3–5 business days
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Most Popular

Corporate & Brand Video

$3,000 – $8,000

Your flagship content. Built for websites, sales decks, internal communications, and brand storytelling.

  • 2–3 person crew
  • Full shoot day (up to 8 hours)
  • Professional edit, color grade, licensed music
  • Up to 2 rounds of revisions
  • 2–5 minute primary deliverable + short cut for social
  • Turnaround: 7–10 business days
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Event Coverage

$2,500 – $6,500

Multi-camera coverage for conferences, galas, corporate events, and brand activations across DFW.

  • 2-camera setup standard
  • Audio capture from board or lav mics
  • Highlight reel (2–4 min) + raw footage delivery
  • Optional: same-week turnaround available
  • Turnaround: 5–7 business days
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Commercial & Multi-Day

$8,000 – $20,000+

Full-scale production for broadcast, OTT, paid media, and high-production brand campaigns.

  • Full crew: Director, DP, Audio Tech, Gaffer, HMUA
  • Pre-production: scripting, storyboarding, location scouting
  • Multiple shoot days
  • Advanced post: motion graphics, color grade, sound design
  • Multiple deliverables sized for each platform
  • Turnaround: scoped per project
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For Agencies & Partners

Day rates & à la carte

For agencies and production partners who need crew without a full package.

RoleHalf Day (4 hr)Full Day (8 hr)
Videographer / DP$800 – $950$1,400 – $1,600
Director (dedicated)$750 – $1,200$1,500 – $3,500
Second Camera / Assistant$350 – $450$650 – $800
Audio Technician$400 – $550$700 – $1,000
Hair & Makeup (HMUA)$550 – $700$900 – $1,100
Editor (post-production)$75 – $150 / hrbilled by scope

Overage hours beyond the booked block are billed at the applicable hourly rate. All crew arrives with professional kit — cameras, lighting, audio, and grip.

Agencies: We offer white-label crew bookings and are happy to work under your brand. Ask us about agency partnerships.

Add-ons & pass-throughs

Drone / aerial

FAA Part 107 certified

$400 – $600 per half day

Studio rental

DFW market rate

$300 – $800 per half day

Location / permit fees

passed through at cost

$500 – $2,000 per day

Talent (actors / models)

plus usage rights if applicable

$200 – $400 per person per day

Voiceover talent

quoted per project

$200 – $500

Motion graphics / animation

quoted by deliverable

$100 – $200 per hour

Color grading (standalone)

$75 – $150 per hour

Location and talent fees are always disclosed upfront and passed through at cost with no hidden markup.

Our Clients

Who we work with

Local DFW Businesses

You don’t need an agency retainer to get agency-quality video. We work directly with business owners and marketing managers to produce content that competes — on budget that makes sense.

Marketing Agencies

Need production muscle without adding headcount? We operate as a seamless extension of your team. White-label friendly, fast turnaround, and experienced working within agency workflows and client timelines.

Event Planners

We’ve covered everything from intimate corporate dinners to multi-day conferences. We handle logistics quietly so you can focus on running the event — and we’ll have a highlight reel ready before your client asks for it.

Common Questions

FAQ

Yes — a signed agreement and 50% deposit are required to hold your shoot date. The remaining balance is due upon delivery of the final files.

For standard projects, 2–3 weeks advance notice is ideal. For multi-day commercials or large events, 4–6 weeks is recommended. Rush availability is occasionally possible — ask us.

Absolutely. Our day rates are available as standalone bookings. This is common for agencies and production companies who need additional crew or a second camera.

Yes. Travel within the Metroplex is included at no charge. Projects outside DFW are quoted with a travel and accommodation line item — always disclosed before you commit.

Have a Project in Mind?

Tell us about your vision and we'll put together a custom plan to bring it to life.

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