(Chicago, IL)
Video production
in Chicago.
Ascent Studios is a Chicago video production company. We make brand commercials, hospitality films, and social content for businesses that want their audience to feel something — concept, shoot, and edit under one roof, from our studio on Milwaukee Avenue.
What we make
Brand commercials
30-second to two-minute films for launches, home pages, and paid social.
Hospitality & tourism films
Hotels, spas, restaurants, and venues — the Palmer House film is a good example.
Social media content
Vertical cuts and series built for Instagram, TikTok, and Reels, shot to a cinematic standard.
Founder & personal branding
Short films and portraits that put a face to your business.
Event & festival coverage
Recaps and branded docs for festivals, activations, and live events.
Direction & cinematography for hire
A director and DP for productions you're already running.
Selected work
Full portfolio →
FAQ
Questions,
answered.
How much does video production cost in Chicago?
It depends on shoot days, crew size, locations, and how many edits you need. A single-day shoot with a short social cut costs very differently from a multi-day commercial. Tell us your budget in the form below and we'll tell you honestly what it gets you, or what we'd change to make it fit.
What's included in a project?
Everything from concept to delivery: creative direction, planning, the shoot itself (cinematography, drone where it helps), editing, color, and final exports sized for every platform you'll post on. Stills can be captured on the same day.
How long does a video take to make?
It scales with scope. Social content can turn around quickly; a brand commercial needs time for planning and post. Share your date in the inquiry and we'll confirm right away whether it's workable.
What kinds of businesses do you work with?
Hospitality and tourism, food and beverage, fitness and athletic, fashion and retail, music and events, and founder-led brands. Past clients include Nike, Hoka, Samsung, Palmer House, and Lollapalooza.
Do you only work in Chicago?
We're based in Chicago and shoot across the city and suburbs, and we travel for projects in New York, Los Angeles, and abroad.
Do you also do photography?
Yes. Most projects can include a stills package shot alongside the film, so you get video and photography from one production.
Chicago & beyond
Tell us what you’re making.
Prefer email? stefan@ascentstudios.co