Creative strategy & pre-production
The advisory half of Digital Media Advisors: plans, scripts and schedules before any camera rolls. Based in North Hollywood, working across Los Angeles.
- Typical turnaround
- 1–3 weeks
- Crew size
- 1–2 people
- Projects from
- $600
How we approach creative strategy & pre-production
The cheapest place to fix a video is on paper. We help teams decide what to make, for whom and where it will run — then turn that into scripts, storyboards, budgets and schedules.
Use us for strategy alone, or carry the plan straight into production with the same people.
Ideal for
- Marketing teams
- Startups
- In-house creative teams
- Agencies
Five things you can count on
Every creative strategy & pre-production project is quoted line by line. Add or remove anything — the price updates before you commit.
- 01
Content strategy
Audience, channels and a realistic content plan for the year.
- 02
Scripts & storyboards
Scripts, storyboards and shot lists ready for any crew.
- 03
Budgets & schedules
Clear line-item budgets and production calendars.
- 04
Location & casting
Scouting reports and casting shortlists.
- 05
Production consulting
Advice for in-house teams building their own video capability.
“One content day gives us a month of Reels. They plan the hooks with us, shoot fast and the edits arrive ready to post.”
Creative Strategy & Pre-production questions
Can we hire you only for strategy?
Yes. Plans and scripts are yours to produce with any team.
Do you help choose equipment for in-house teams?
Yes. We recommend camera, audio and lighting kits that suit your budget and space.
How does a strategy session work?
A two-hour workshop, followed by a written plan within a week.
Related services
Brand Commercials
Short films for brands that need to be watched, not skipped — written, shot and finished by one crew.
Social Media Content
A steady stream of vertical video and photos, shot in batches and planned around your calendar.
Corporate & Training Video
Interviews, explainers, onboarding and internal communications that people actually finish watching.
Planning creative strategy & pre-production?
Tell us about the project and your deadline. We reply within one business day and send an itemised quote within two.