Dance & Theatre Films – Filming Stage Productions
Your performance.
As a film.
Dance, theatre, musical, opera: we film stage productions with several cameras, record the sound and edit a film that takes the staging seriously. For broadcasters’ online platforms, festivals, funders or your own archive.
A dance film on 3sat.
For Gauthier Dance we filmed “Dying Swans” at Theaterhaus Stuttgart. The film is available in the 3sat media library.
A stage is not a concert.
At a concert, the camera follows the music. In a stage piece it follows the staging: paths, images, pauses, the interplay across the whole stage. That’s why we first ask what the film should show, and plan the cameras from there.
The whole stage and the single moment.
A wide shot shows the formation, a close-up the expression. We decide when which image carries the piece and agree on it with choreography or direction, ideally based on a rehearsal or an existing recording.
Built for the audience, not the camera.
Stage lighting is designed for the eyes in the room. We work with the existing light and talk to the lighting team beforehand about where a camera needs some room.
Speech and music alike.
If there’s a desk feed, we use it as well. On top of that we bring our own microphones so voices, music and room sound in the film the way they do in the hall. We mix and master in our own studio.
Close, without getting in the way.
We agree camera positions on or next to the stage with the venue. Depending on the production, we film a performance, a dress rehearsal or both, and edit from that.
What the film is for.
The whole performance.
For archives, funders, revivals or applications to festivals and guest performances. Cleanly edited, with good sound.
A film in its own right.
For broadcasters’ platforms, festivals or release. With an editing concept, colour grading and a mix, just like a concert film.
60 to 90 seconds.
For the season programme, website and social media. Shot at a performance, more on the live trailer page.
Same pricing as concert films.
Stage productions use the same three production tiers as concert films. The example calculations are based on a concert evening with 10 songs. For a stage piece, the effort depends mainly on the length of the performance and the number of cameras, so after a short call you get a concrete quote.
- 2 moving + 4 static cameras
- Editing & basic colour correction
- Post-production: 5–7 working days
- Delivery per song or as a complete film
- YouTube & social media formats
- Audio as an add-on (example below)
Ideal for: club shows, festival sets, social media content.
Get in touch- 4 moving + 4 static cameras
- Drone for open-air concerts
- Lighting design optional (from €950/day)
- Cinematic editing concept
- Full colour grading
- Sound engineer & recording gear optional (€700/day)
- Post-production: 2–3 weeks
- All output formats
Ideal for: release productions, YouTube, press & promotion.
Get in touchWhat a Blockbuster production costs depends on too many factors to quote a fixed price. The shoot alone – depending on camera setup, lighting rig, crane, drone and crew – can easily run into tens of thousands before post-production even begins. Add 2–3 months of editing, colour grading and audio mixing. The result is worth it – but it has to be budgeted realistically.
- All cameras from the Film package
- Crane / jib + drone (indoor & outdoor)
- Lighting design included
- Multiple locations & times of day
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Elaborate colour grading per lighting setup
- Audio mixing & mastering included
- Teaser & trailer included
- Post-production: 2–3 months
- DCP cinema file on request, at extra cost
For artists who want to release their concert film as a standalone work.
Let's talkFrequently asked questions about dance and theatre films.
Besides stage productions, concert films and mixing live recordings are our two specialities.
Tell us about your production.
What, when, where and what the film is for: we’ll get back to you within 24 hours with an honest assessment.