These days you don’t have to fight L.A. traffic or the New York subway to work with a professional video production company. Technology keeps racing ahead and now that high quality production equipment is more accessible than ever, media professionals are fleeing the pricey Hollywood Hills just as fast as they came. Now you can go anywhere to make your video at a cost that works for you!
So you’ve got the whole world at your fingertips, why work in Richmond? Of all the locations to choose from, Sprocket Media Works firmly believes that Richmond, Virginia ranks at the top of the list.
First and foremost, this city is the perfect mixture of everything you never knew you wanted. Until you visit Richmond, you never imagined that the urban vibe of a big city could blend so well with the niche feel of small town America. The youthful influx of VCU Art students intermingling with the historic influences of some of our nations oldest sites creates an eclectic charm all its own. Everywhere you turn, timeless classics meet innovative creation and it’s all happening in Richmond!
Geographic location is also a huge draw for those who love RVA. Any backdrop you could want for your film is just a quick drive from central Virginia. This city puts you two hours from the bustling streets of D.C., the breezy coastline of Virginia Beach, or the most beautiful mountain range on the east coast. Starting in Richmond, Sprocket creates worlds that you just have to see to believe.
Additionally, Richmond’s unique atmosphere continually attracts high profile names in the industry. Daniel Day Lewis and Sally Field starred in Spielberg’s Academy Award Winning film, Lincoln, which was filmed largely in downtown Richmond and Petersburg. RVA also regularly accommodates AMC’s Revolutionary War drama, Turn. Over the summer, famed duo Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan also adopted Richmond as their headquarters for Ryan’s film, Ithaca, which is scheduled to be released in December, 2015. Of course, this is simply in addition to the slew of independent and commercial projects filmed in the region daily.
Richmond is a thriving city with an ever-growing media presence. Host to renowned creative professionals, Sprocket invites you to stop by so we can show you why working in Richmond fuels the spark of our company. Don’t worry – we’ll travel anywhere for your next video but there’s something special about the place we call home.