D-MAK Productions

10/01/2026

Three days. One green screen. A lot of real stories.

We’ve been on site at The Westin Kierland Resort capturing customer testimonials for a client event this week — the kind of conversations that only happen when people feel comfortable in front of the camera.

09/23/2026

Ever looked into making a TV commercial and immediately gotten sticker shock?

A lot of that confusion comes from mixing up two different budgets: what it costs to make the ad vs. what it costs to air it.

In 2026, a solid professional 30-second commercial often falls in the $10K–$50K production range. Simple local spots can be less. Big national work can be a lot more.

The good news: one well-planned shoot can often give you the TV version plus cutdowns for YouTube, social, and connected TV.

We laid out the real numbers here:

What TV commercial production costs in 2026: from $5,000 local spots to $50,000+ commercials, what drives the price, and why production isn't airtime.

09/03/2026

We’ve been hard at work the last couple of days rolling two cameras on interviews with Indeed.

Production days are the best days. Stay tuned for what’s coming out of this one. 🎥🔥

08/05/2026

Struggling to build a realistic event production budget that doesn’t blow up mid-project?

Our latest guide breaks it down:

✅ Fixed vs. variable costs
✅ Why production usually takes 10–20% of your total budget
✅ The 10–15% contingency you actually need
✅ Hidden costs that catch most planners off guard
✅ Smart ways to cut spend without sacrificing quality

Whether you’re planning a leadership meeting, product launch, hybrid event, or conference, this step-by-step approach helps you stay on track and deliver flawless technical ex*****on.

Read the full guide here:

https://dmakproductions.com/blog/how-to-build-an-event-production-budget/



Learn how to build an event production budget, what percentage of total spend it should be, real ranges by event type, and hidden costs to plan for.

04/30/2026

We love travel shoots! Some views from our casino commercial shoot with for in the state of Iowa

Currently in post production, finished flick coming soon!

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