Hiring a Hollywood Production Company That Travels to You (2026 Guide)
Not in LA? Hire a Hollywood production company that travels to you. How traveling crews work, what comes from LA, permits, and how to brief an out-of-town shoot.
Short answer: Yes — you can hire a Hollywood production company without being in Los Angeles. Posted is a Hollywood video production company, and our team travels to you. We bring the director, producer, and core creative team to your city, your facility, or your location, and build the rest of the production around your shoot — so you get Los Angeles–level filmmaking without moving your people, product, or executives to LA.
This guide explains how traveling production works, what to expect when an LA crew comes to your location, and how to brief a shoot outside Southern California.
Why brands outside LA hire a Hollywood production company
Los Angeles has the deepest bench of commercial directors, cinematographers, and editors in the world. Brands in other cities often want that standard of storytelling and polish but can't bring their operation to LA. Common reasons:
- The story lives where you are. Your factory, flagship store, campus, team, or customers can't be recreated on a soundstage.
- Your people are there. Executives, employees, and customers on camera are easier to film at home than to fly in.
- Consistency across a campaign. One creative team shooting in several cities keeps the look and tone identical.
- Hollywood-level craft. Directors and DPs who work on commercials and music videos for major brands bring a cinematic finish that's hard to source locally.
How it works when our team comes to you
Traveling production means the creative leadership travels from Los Angeles and the production is planned around your location.
- Scoping call. We learn your goals, location, deliverables, and deadline.
- Remote pre-production. Creative treatment, shot list, schedule, and location scouting are handled over video calls, photos, and walkthroughs before anyone travels.
- Crew and equipment plan. We decide what travels from LA and what is sourced near your location, based on what the shoot needs.
- Shoot days on location. The director and core team arrive, set up, and film at your site.
- Post-production in LA. Editing, color, sound, and graphics happen at our Hollywood base, with review links so you can approve from anywhere.
What travels and what's sourced locally
| Typically travels from LA | Often sourced near your location |
|---|---|
| Director and producer | Grip and electric support |
| Director of photography | Equipment rentals when practical |
| Key creative department leads | Location-specific permits and contacts |
| Creative treatment and shot list | Talent or extras, when needed |
The exact split depends on the project. We'll recommend the setup that protects quality and keeps logistics simple.
Permits, insurance, and location logistics
Filming outside Los Angeles still needs the right paperwork. Requirements vary by city, state, and property, so we confirm them during pre-production:
- Location permits from the local film office or municipality, when required
- Certificates of insurance naming your company or the property owner
- Location agreements and releases for private property and people on camera
- Facility safety rules for factories, warehouses, hospitals, and other controlled sites
For shoots in Southern California, see our guide to filming in Los Angeles: permits, locations, and insurance.
What you can film with a traveling crew
Anything Posted produces in LA can be produced on location:
- Commercials and brand films at your stores, facilities, or landmarks
- Corporate films featuring your leadership and team where they work
- Product videos on your production line or in real-world settings
- Social media content shot natively vertical alongside the main campaign
See the work
Here's a product film we produced for Based — the standard of work we bring to every location. Our full reel is just below.
Posted has produced work for brands including Red Bull, Comedy Central, iHeartRadio, Sony Music, Lashify, Guess?, Harmless Harvest, and Hotels.com. More is on our work page.
How to brief an out-of-town shoot
Send these details so we can scope accurately:
- Location(s): City, venue type, and any access restrictions
- Deliverables: Lengths, aspect ratios, and platforms
- Shoot window and deadline: Preferred dates and final delivery date
- People on camera: Executives, employees, customers, or talent
- Approval contacts: Who reviews the treatment and the edit
- References: Videos you like and why
Posted scopes every traveling production individually rather than publishing standard rates. Tell us about your project on our contact page — not in LA? No worries, our team comes to you.
Related reading: How to choose a video production company in Los Angeles and Los Angeles production companies that work with major brands.
Tell us what you're making
Posted is a West Hollywood production company building commercials, music videos, branded content, and product films. Send a brief and you'll get an approach, a budget band, and a schedule back within one business day.
Send a brief →Frequently asked questions
Do Hollywood production companies travel to film outside Los Angeles?
Many do. Posted is a Hollywood production company whose team travels to clients' cities, facilities, and locations, bringing the director, producer, and core creative team to film on site.
Can I hire an LA production company if my business isn't in California?
Yes. Pre-production happens remotely over calls and walkthroughs, the creative team travels for the shoot, and post-production is reviewed online, so your location doesn't limit who you can hire.
What does a traveling production crew bring with them?
Typically the director, producer, director of photography, and key creative leads travel from Los Angeles. Support crew and some equipment may be sourced near the location, depending on the project.
Who handles permits and insurance for an out-of-state shoot?
Posted confirms permit, insurance certificate, location agreement, and release requirements for each location during pre-production, since rules vary by city, state, and property.
Can one production company film a campaign across several cities?
Yes. Using one creative team across multiple locations keeps the look, tone, and quality consistent throughout a multi-city campaign.
How do I get a quote for a shoot at my location?
Share your location, deliverables, shoot window, deadline, and references through the contact page. Posted scopes each traveling production individually rather than quoting a standard price.
