Busylike is a Manhattan-based video production team.
We shoot where your business is, on your timeline.
On-Location NYC Video Production
We shoot on the street, in your space, or at your event — real NYC locations, real backdrops.
Permits and Location Scouting
Permits, locations scouting, and crew logistics across all five boroughs, handled in-house.
Post-Production
& Distribution
Paid social, YouTube, your site, in-store screens. Fast turnaround because the whole team is local.
Video Production for New York City Businesses
Retail & Hospitality • Real Estate • Founders + Startups • Events • B2B
• Openings, product features, in-store content • Listing films, developer brand video
• Brand films, exec/thought-leadership video • Product launches, panels, trade shows
• Explainer and case-study video for NYC-headquartered companies
Why Local Production Matters in NYC
Authentic
NYC settings
When your video is actually shot on your block, in your neighborhood, at your storefront — customers recognize it, and it reads as real.
Local Crew
and Cast
Storefronts and street scenes in your actual neighborhood - with real customers, real teams, real locations — not stand-ins
New York City
Know-How
Next-day crew availability.
Local permitting and location knowledge that out-of-town production companies don't have
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do you shoot video on location in NYC?
Yes. We shoot on location across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens — storefronts, offices, events, and outdoor NYC settings. We handle location scouting and permitting as part of the production.
What does video production cost in New York City?
Costs vary by scope — a single social video shoot looks different from a multi-day brand film. [Tell us the project and we'll give you a real number / Book a call for a scoped estimate.]
How fast can a crew be on-site?
Because our team is based in NYC, we can typically turn around same-day or next-day shoots for smaller productions, and schedule larger shoots within the week.
Do you only work with NYC-based businesses?
Most of our clients are based in or shoot in New York City, but we also produce video for companies outside NYC who want an authentic New York setting for their content.
What kind of video content do you produce?
Brand films, paid social ads, YouTube content, event coverage, product launch video, and short-form content built for Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. See our full range of production services for more.
Where are you based in NYC?
We're based in Chelsea and serve clients across all of Manhattan, including SoHo, Flatiron, and Midtown, plus Brooklyn (Williamsburg, DUMBO) and Queens (Long Island City). We're available for in-person meetings across NYC in addition to remote work.