How to choose a video production company in Malaysia (2026)

Choose a production house whose showreel includes work like yours, and ask for a quote that separates pre-production, shoot days, talent and post-production. Corporate videos typically cost RM5,000 to RM50,000, and TV-grade commercials often much more. The check that matters most: confirm music, footage and talent usage rights cover every platform and period you plan to use.

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Typical costs in Malaysia (2026)

Item	Typical range / basis
Short social video (1 shoot day)	RM3k – RM12k
Corporate / brand video	RM10k – RM50k
Event coverage	RM2k – RM10k per day
TV or digital commercial	RM50k – RM300k+
Monthly content package	Per video or monthly retainer

Editorial estimates from published rate cards and quotes. Always get written quotes.

Licence or registration to check

FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia) issues film production licences; for commercials and broadcast work, ask whether the production house holds the relevant licence. Health product ads may need Medicine Advertisements Board approval.

Checklist before you hire

Showreel with similar work
Itemised quote (pre-production, shoot, talent, post)
Music, footage and talent rights for your media and period
Number of edit rounds
Deliverable formats (16:9, 9:16, subtitles)
Raw footage ownership terms

Questions to ask

What does each shoot day include?
How are talent and music rights handled?
How many rounds of edits are included?
Do we get raw footage?
Do you hold the licences needed for this production?

Red flags

Unlicensed music
No written usage rights for talent
Vague one-line quotes
Showreel built mainly from others’ work

Top-ranked video production right now

Kasra Design — Kuala Lumpur, score 32/100
Bold Media — Kuala Lumpur, score 30/100
Gambarr Malaysia — Petaling Jaya, score 24/100

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FAQ

How long does a corporate video take?

Usually 3–8 weeks from brief to final edit.

Do we need professional talent?

Staff can work for internal videos; professional talent suits ads and brand films.

Can one shoot produce social content too?

Yes, plan vertical cut-downs at the brief stage to save cost.