It's the first question in almost every call, and the most annoying answer is 'it depends'. So here's what it depends on, and roughly what we see across the market. Treat the ranges as a starting point for a conversation, not a quote.
The five things that set the price
- Shoot days. The single biggest factor. One day in Kathmandu and three days in Bardia are very different budgets.
- Crew size. A director-shooter with one assistant, or a full team with DOP, gaffer, sound and art.
- Locations and travel. Permits, transport, food and hotels for the crew add up fast outside the valley.
- Talent. Real staff are free-ish. Actors, models and voice artists are not.
- Post. Number of versions, colour, sound design, motion graphics, and how many rounds of revisions.
Rough tiers we see in Nepal
- Social content pack (Reels, short ads) — lean crew, one day, several short edits. The most affordable way in.
- Brand or corporate film — two to three minutes, one or two shoot days, proper crew, colour and sound. The most common job we do.
- Commercial or hospitality film with travel — multi-day, outside Kathmandu, drones, talent and a full post pipeline. The top end.
We don't publish fixed prices because two 'one-minute videos' can differ by five times depending on what's in them. Send us your brief and we'll send back a line-by-line budget, usually within two working days.
“I'd rather show a client exactly where every rupee goes than give them a round number that surprises them later. A clear budget is the first sign you've picked the right team.”
Where you can save without it showing
- Shoot several videos in the same days. The crew is already there.
- Use your real team and space instead of actors and rented locations.
- Lock the script before the shoot. Changes on set are the most expensive changes.
- Plan vertical and horizontal versions from day one instead of cropping later.
“The cheapest shot is the one we planned for. The most expensive one is 'can we also get…' at 4pm on the last day.”
Red flags in a quote
No breakdown. No mention of revisions. No sound person on an interview job. Or a price that seems too good for multi-day travel. You'll usually pay the difference later, in reshoots or in a film you don't want to post.
Questions people ask
How much does a corporate video cost in Nepal?
It depends mainly on shoot days, crew size, locations, talent and post-production. A lean one-day social shoot is the most affordable, while multi-day brand films with travel sit at the top end. Ask for a line-by-line budget.
How long does it take to make a brand video?
Typically two to six weeks from brief to final delivery: about a week of pre-production, one to three shoot days, and one to three weeks of post-production including revisions.
Do you shoot outside Kathmandu?
Yes. We regularly shoot across Nepal, including resorts and national parks like Bardia, and plan travel, permits and logistics as part of the budget.
Planning a shoot? Tell us about it — or see what we've made.
