How much does it cost to film in Taiwan?

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2023 Production Rates

Taiwan is a great location to film your next video. It has just about everything you could want for scenery including, vibrant cities, Chinese and Japanese architecture, Buddhist temples, mountains, gorges, bamboo forests, rice paddies, tea plantations, lakes and waterfalls, and gorgeous beaches.

Of course, you want the best local teams in Taiwan with the most competitive pricing to help you produce your video. That is why Global Media Desk has developed 3 ready-to-go video production packages with clear, straight-forward pricing and local, top-rated talent for you to choose from.

Video Production Rates and Package Pricing in Taiwan

  • Local Videographer (best for interviews, testimonials, trade shows, small events) - Starting at USD $2,500+
  • Two-Man Crew (best for interviews, company profiles, hero profiles, factory tours) - Starting at USD $4,000+
  • Full-Crew (best for brand stories, events, conferences, social media campaign shoots, live broadcasts) - Starting at USD $8,500+

Local Videographer -
Starting at USD $2,500+

  • Local videographer / DoP
  • Half-day
  • 4K camera kit
  • Gimbal
  • Sound & light kit
  • Unedited footage*

Two-Man Crew -
Starting at USD $3,500

  • Local Videographer / DoP
  • Sound Recordist or PA
  • Full-day
  • 4K camera kit
  • Gimbal
  • Sound & light kit
  • 1-2 minute edited video*
  • 1 round of corrections
  • Royalty-free music
  • Basic animation
  • Lower thirds titling

Full Production Crew -
Starting at USD $8,500

  • Local Videographer / DoP
  • Sound Recordist or PA
  • On-site Producer / Director
  • Drone Operator & kit
  • Full-day
  • 4K camera kit
  • Gimbal
  • Sound & light kit
  • 2-3 minute edited video*
  • 2 rounds of corrections
  • Royalty-free music
  • Basic animation
  • After Effects or similar titling

* Script is provided by the client. Deliverables sent via WeTransfer or similar pending footage size & internet speeds.

Every Package Includes

  • Top-rated local talent
  • Dedicated Media Producer to manage your project from start to finish
  • Initial virtual meeting to go over your project goals, shot list, and job brief
  • Honest and hassle free quote, no surprises later
  • Deliverables sent via WeTransfer or similar pending footage size & internet speeds

Add-Ons & Extras

  • Script and storyboard development - starting at $350
  • Talent - pricing varies
  • Location scouting - starting at $300
  • Additional gear and/or camera equipment - pricing varies
  • Still Photographer - starting at $1,000/day
  • Hard drive and shipping of deliverables - starting at $250
  • Digital transfers over 100GB - starting at $80
  • Footage Editing - starting at $80/hr

Find Out More

At the Global Media Desk we have been helping productions find the highest-quality local crews in cities and countries around the world for over 20 years.  We are here to help!  Please contact us with any questions you may have about filming in a particular region or fill out a free quote to see how we can make your production a complete success.