How much does video production cost in Singapore? (2026)

In short: A one-off corporate video in Singapore typically costs S$6,000 to S$25,000+, according to one production firm's guide updated in October 2026. It puts a 2 to 3 minute agency corporate video at S$6,000 to S$18,000, crew at S$1,200 to S$3,500 a day and editors at S$800 to S$1,600 a day.

A professionally produced corporate video in Singapore typically costs from about S$6,000 for a short, simple shoot to S$25,000 or more for a multi-day production, and high-end brand films cost more again. The total depends on how many days of filming are needed, how large the crew is, whether you need presenters or actors, and how much editing, animation and versioning follows the shoot.

Few Singapore production companies publish a full price list. Most quote per project. The most detailed public breakdown we found in October 2026 is a cost guide by a Singapore production firm, published in May 2026 and updated in October 2026. The figures below come from that guide unless stated. They are in Singapore dollars, and the guide does not say whether GST is included. Treat them as one firm’s indications, not market rates.

Typical video production costs

The guide also describes two other buying models: a subscription at S$2,500 to S$8,000 per finished video, and an agency retainer at S$8,000 to S$25,000 a month. The firm sells video production, including on subscription, so read its comparison of models with that in mind.

Day rates

Most project quotes are built from day rates. The guide lists:

It says editing a standard 2 to 3 minute video typically takes 1.5 to 3 days. Day rates make it easier to check a quote: multiply the shoot days, crew and editing days in the proposal by these ranges and see whether the total sits within reach. Event coverage, such as conference highlights or a livestream, is usually priced the same way, by crew size and hours on site plus editing.

What drives the cost

Pre-production

Concept, scripting, storyboards, casting, location scouting and scheduling all take producer time. A clear brief and an approved script before the shoot keep this down.

Shoot days and crew

Each extra day, camera, location or specialist, such as a drone operator, lighting team or make-up artist, adds cost. Combining interviews and b-roll into one well-planned day is often the biggest saving.

Talent

Presenters, actors and voice-over artists are priced per day, and the fee often depends on how long and where you can use their image. Staff and customers can appear instead, with their written agreement.

Post-production

Editing, colour grading, sound design, motion graphics and animation are usually the largest variable after the shoot. The guide puts motion graphics and brand templates at S$500 to S$1,500 in its sample breakdown, and notes that simple lower thirds are often included.

Versions

Each cut-down, aspect ratio for social media and language version adds editing time. The guide puts captions and a quality check at S$200 to S$500, and additional languages at 30% to 60% of the base edit cost, depending on whether you need a full voice-over or subtitles.

Revisions

The guide prices extra revision rounds at S$100 to S$200 an hour, and says three rounds of stakeholder feedback on a complex video can add S$1,500 to S$3,000. Agree the number of included rounds and who signs off.

Hidden and ongoing costs

• Music licensing. The guide says production library music is typically included, but a specific popular track can cost from S$500 to S$50,000+, depending on artist and usage.
• Usage rights. Talent, music and stock footage may be licensed for a set period or set channels. Check before running a video as a paid ad.
• Raw footage. Some companies charge to hand over raw files, or keep them only for a limited time.
• Travel. The guide puts a regional shoot across two Southeast Asian cities at a minimum of S$4,000 to S$8,000 in travel.
• Drone permits. CAAS sets out when permits are required for unmanned aircraft. Ask who applies and allow time in the schedule.
• Translation. Subtitles and voice-overs in other languages need translated scripts. See our guide to translation costs.
• GST. GST in Singapore is 9%. Check whether each quote includes it.

How to get comparable quotes

Video quotes vary because each company fills gaps in the brief differently. Before you ask, decide:

1. The purpose of the video and who will watch it.
2. Finished length, and the versions you need: cut-downs, aspect ratios, languages.
3. Where it will be shown, such as your website, social media, paid ads, events or internal training.
4. What it should include: interviews, product shots, locations, presenters, animation.
5. Who supplies the script, and how many revision rounds you expect.
6. Your shoot dates, deadline and budget range.

Send the same brief to each company and ask for pre-production, shoot days and crew, talent, editing, graphics, music and versions as separate lines. Ask who will own the final video and raw footage, and for how long and where you may use any licensed music or talent.

Ways to keep the cost down

• Plan several videos from one shoot. Interviews, b-roll and product shots filmed in one day can feed a main video, social cut-downs and recruitment clips.
• Lock the script before filming. Changes after the shoot can mean reshoots; changes before cost little.
• Limit locations. Moving crew and equipment between sites takes time that you pay for.
• Use your own people. Staff and customers often come across as more credible than actors, with their written agreement.
• Keep revision rounds tight. Collect feedback from all stakeholders at once, through one person, at each review stage.
• Ask about library music rather than a specific commercial track.

Project, subscription or in-house

A one-off project suits a business that needs a few videos a year. The production firm’s guide describes subscriptions for companies that need a steady flow of videos, where the price per video is lower but you commit to a volume. Some larger companies set up a small in-house studio for routine content and hire production companies for flagship pieces. Compare the cost per finished video and what you would actually use.

Rights to agree up front

Under the Copyright Act 2021, IPOS explains that the author of a commissioned work owns copyright by default unless an agreement says otherwise. For a commissioned video, that means the production company may own the footage unless your contract transfers ownership or grants you the rights you need. Put this in writing before the shoot, especially if you plan to reuse footage in future campaigns.

Where to look next

Browse the video production directory for Singapore production companies with their location and Google ratings. Our video production matching page covers types of video, rights and drone rules in more detail. If the video is for advertising, our guide to digital marketing costs covers the ad spend and management fees that come after production.

If you would rather not chase quotes yourself, describe the video you need and a concierge will confirm your requirements, then introduce one to five production companies who will quote on the same brief. It is free for businesses.