Production Company Directory · Milwaukee, WI
Production Companies in Milwaukee, WI
34 film, TV, and commercial production companies, studios, and soundstages in Milwaukee, WI, part of a nationwide directory of 57,498 companies. Browse the list below, or search the interactive map.
Updated September 26, 2026 · 34 companies listed
Production in Milwaukee is growing slowly on 4 measures, including people employed in film and film businesses. Compare Milwaukee with 496 other cities.
Work from this city, by year
busiest 2024 · 8 projectsProjects credited to companies based here. A production-base measure, not where the camera was.
From 1996 to 2025, companies based in Milwaukee were credited on 49 projects, the most in 2024 (8). In 2025 there were 4 projects from 2 working companies, against 2 projects from 2 in 2020.
How this city is doing
growing slowlysources disagreeSources disagree. People employed in film is the more current reading — it runs 1 year behind against two to three for release credits.
- Crew and vendor depthcurrent11 of 55 companies (20%)company records — equipment, transport, stages, post, art, costume and VFX
- People employed in film1y behind1,102 (2017) → 942 (2023)BLS QCEW, NAICS 5121 — 83 employers, $5M in quarterly wages
- Film businesses1y behind75 (2017) → 83 (2023)BLS QCEW, NAICS 5121 — establishments paying wages, which is a different question from headcount
- Quarterly pay per worker1y behind$5,536 → $5,594BLS QCEW, NAICS 5121 — not inflation-adjusted, so read the direction rather than the figure
- Titles released2y behind10 → 28 across two five-year periodscredits via TMDB — counts releases, so it trails what is shooting by two to three years
Each figure comes from a named source and is shown with how far behind it runs. Nothing here is a rating or an estimate.
Made here
Ranked by how many companies from Milwaukee worked on each title.
Where they are
34 of 34 companies have an address precise enough to map.
Busiest companies
- Library Films35 titlesproduction company
- Action Pact5 titlesvfx/animation
- Swift Motion Pictures3 titlesproduction company
- AboutFace Media3 titlesproduction company
- Da Vinci Media Ventures2 titlesfinancing
- Freight Watch1 titleproduction services
- Ice House1 titleproduction services
Video production companies in Milwaukee
6 companies in Milwaukee making commercials, branded and corporate video, and music videos.
- 3 Ton GroupProduction Company3 Ton Group is an award-winning video production and post-production company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, located at 1661 N Water St, Suite 509.
- CI DesignProduction CompanyCI Design Inc. is a Milwaukee-based B2B brand and marketing agency founded in 1993, located in the Third Ward.
- Fortress ProductionsProduction CompanyFortress Productions is a live events and theatrical production company located in New York City.
- Plum MediaProduction CompanyPlum Media is a full-service, Emmy-winning production company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1997.
- Source TENProduction CompanySource TEN is an award-winning video production company in Milwaukee specializing in commercials, corporate films, nonprofit storytelling, event coverage, drone cinematography, and motion graphics.
- Take7 ProductionsProduction CompanyTake7 Productions is a full-service video production company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2014.
Film studios & soundstages in Milwaukee
3 companies in Milwaukee with stages or studio space to rent.
- Fresh Coast StudiosStudioFresh Coast Studios (Fresh Coast, Ltd.) is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin audio, film, and video production company that has been in business since 1982.818 N 109th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
- Plum MediaProduction CompanyPlum Media is a full-service, Emmy-winning production company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 1997.1418 W St Paul Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53233
- TBC StudiosStudioTBC Studios is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin studio offering video production, audio recording, and rehearsal facilities.10201 W APPLETON AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53225
The work made in Milwaukee, WI
Distinct titles from 34 companies
32 rated titles, weighted by votes
Combined US gross where reported
2 Emmy wins · 46 wins across all awards
- Documentary30 titles
- Crime13 titles
- Drama9 titles
- Biography8 titles
- Music4 titles
- Netflix4
- HBO3
- Prime Video1
- Apple TV1
Counted on distinct titles, so a production credited to several companies here is counted once. Ratings and awards from OMDb; a title can carry more than one genre, so the genre counts overlap.
Production companies in Milwaukee: FAQ
- How many production companies are in Milwaukee?
- The Revolution directory lists 34 production companies, studios and service companies in Milwaukee, including 6 video production companies, 3 film studios and soundstages and 2 post-production houses.
- What film studios and soundstages are in Milwaukee?
- Fresh Coast Studios, Plum Media and TBC Studios.
- Which video production companies are in Milwaukee?
- 6 are listed, including 3 Ton Group, CI Design, Fortress Productions and Plum Media.
- Does Wisconsin offer a film tax incentive?
- Yes: 30% (transferable tax credit), minimum spend $50,000 (under 30 min) / $100,000 (30+ min). Confirm current terms with the film office before budgeting.
All 34 companies
- 3 Ton GroupProduction Company
- AboutFace MediaProduction Company
- Action PactVFX/Animation
- Bartoli FilmworksProduction Company
- CI DesignProduction Company
- ClarksCostume & Wardrobe
- Da Vinci Media VenturesFinancing
- Diva RecordsProduction Company
- Events By DesignProduction Company
- Exhibition FilmsProduction Company
- Fortress ProductionsProduction Company
- Freight WatchProduction Services
- Fresh Coast StudiosStudio
- Harley Davidson MotorcyclesProduction Company
- Ice HouseProduction Services
- Images AgencyTalent Agency
- Independent StudiosEquipment Rental
- Library FilmsProduction Company
- Lori Lin'sProduction Company
- Man in Black ProductionsProduction Company
- Midland Video ProductionsEquipment Rental
- Milwaukee FilmProduction Company
- Optix on DownerVFX/Animation
- Plum MediaProduction Company
- Pumpkin WorldProduction Company
- SaxdivaProduction Company
- Shade of Face FXProduction Company
- Source TENProduction Company
- Swift Motion PicturesProduction Company
- Take7 ProductionsProduction Company
- TBC StudiosStudio
- The Duncan Entertainment GroupProduction Company
- Visit MilwaukeeProduction Company
- ZnodeVFX/Animation