Feature Films

Film Production Servicesdickfisher.net

Company typePrivate
Founded1981
HeadquartersNew York City, United States
Headcount101–250
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Feature Films does

Feature Films is the operating identity of Dick Fisher, a sole proprietorship that owns and operates Videography Productions, Inc., a film and video production company founded in New York City in 1981. The business is run as a one-person owner-operator model with no employees, delivering full-service production capabilities including writing, directing, cinematography (DP), editing, and producing across a wide format range spanning 16mm, 35mm, Super 16, Varicam, HD, DSLR, DVCPro, Arri Mini, and digital cinema. The technology stack is conventional production hardware augmented by FAA Part 107 certified drone cinematography and, more recently, iPhone-based production workflows. Distribution of completed films has historically gone through festival circuits (Sundance, Deauville) and major distributors (Fox Searchlight for The Brothers McMullen in 1995, Arrow Releasing for One Way Out in 1997), with newer titles distributed via Amazon Prime Video and Vimeo on Demand.

Revenue is generated through four streams: independent film production (one-time licensing and distribution deals), television ENG production services (professional services for networks), commercial and political campaign work (professional services), and drone photography services. The customer base is heterogeneous, spanning television networks (Entertainment Tonight, A Current Affair, Inside Edition, Hard Copy), independent filmmakers (Edward Burns, Martin Scorsese, Brian De Palma, Ron Howard on electronic press kits), political and community organizations (Pima County Democratic Party, Patronato San Xavier), and non-profits. Go-to-market relies on IMDb, YouTube, Vimeo portfolios, and the festival circuit rather than traditional sales or marketing infrastructure; pricing is project-quoted with no public rate card. The company has no institutional funding, no parent, and no subsidiaries, and continues to operate as Dick Fisher's freelance production vehicle.

Feature Films firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Feature Films
Legal name: Videography Productions, Inc.
Website: https://dickfisher.net
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1981
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 101–250 employees
Ownership category
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Feature Films industry classification

Industry

Product category: Film Production Services
NAICS: Motion Picture and Video Production (512110), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)
SIC: Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
akta.pro primary industry: Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio) (BPAFAAAF)
akta.pro secondary industries: Short-Form Documentaries (MPADADAC), Business, Politics & Current Affairs Documentaries (MPADADAJ)

Keywords

Film production services
Cinematography services
Video production services
Drone cinematography
Independent filmmaking

Where Feature Films is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: New York City
HQ country: United States
HQ region: North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

Feature Films business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

Film Production: Production of independent feature films and short films. Revenue derived from film festival awards, distribution deals, and streaming platforms. The Brothers McMullen was sold to Fox Searchlight and became the most profitable film of 1995.
Television Production Services: On-location ENG (Electronic News Gathering) camera, editing, and production services for television shows including A Current Affair, Entertainment Tonight, and others.
Commercial and Political Campaign Work: Production of commercials, political campaign spots, and public service films for clients including political candidates and organizations.
Drone Photography Services: Aerial photography and cinematography services using drone technology.

Pricing tiers

Model	Billing	Price
Other	—	Project-based pricing for film production, cinematography, and editing services

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Feature Films product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Feature Films (Videography Productions, Inc.) provides full-service film and video production services including writing, directing, cinematography (DP), editing, and producing for independent feature films, television news and entertainment programs, commercials, political campaign films, public service announcements, music videos, and aerial drone cinematography. The owner-operator model delivers project-based production work spanning multiple formats (16mm, 35mm, Super 16, digital, HD, DSLR, DVCPro, Arri Mini, Varicam) for television networks, political organizations, independent filmmakers, and non-profit clients.

Product overview

Feature Films (Dick Fisher) is a veteran filmmaker offering a portfolio of film production services centered around Videography Productions, Inc. The core offering includes film and television production with full-service capabilities: direction, cinematography (DP), editing, and producing. The portfolio encompasses feature films (The Brothers McMullen, CHOICE), TV pilots, documentary work, music videos, commercial production, drone cinematography, and professional photography (SLR and iPhone). Services are provided across television news production, independent filmmaking, political campaign content, and public service films. The company operates primarily in New York and Arizona markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

Film Production Services Full-service film and television production including direction, cinematography (DP), editing, and producing for independent feature films, short films, and commercial projects across multiple formats (16mm, 35mm, Super 16, digital, HD, DSLR, DVCPro, Arri Mini).
Television Production Services On-location ENG (Electronic News Gathering) camera, editing, and producing services for television news and entertainment programs including magazine shows and newsmagazines.
Drone Cinematography Services Aerial cinematography and photography services delivered by an FAA Part 107 certified UAV pilot for film, commercial, and photography clients.
SLR Photography Professional still photography services using single-lens reflex cameras for production stills, events, and client assignments.
iPhone Photography Mobile photography services using iPhone devices for capturing still images including post-processing.
Political Campaign Films Production of political action spots, campaign commercials, GOTV content, and event showrunning for political candidates and Democratic Party organizations.
Public Service Films Public service announcements, conservation documentaries, and educational films for community and non-profit organizations.
Music Video Production Music video production services including cinematography and post-production for music artists.
Low Budget Commercials Affordable commercial production services for businesses and organizations seeking professional video advertising on constrained budgets.

Quantifiable outcome

The Brothers McMullen became the first release of Fox Searchlight Films and the most profitable film of 1995
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Companies that use Feature Films

Customer profile

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Feature Films technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Feature Films partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

Patronato San XavierminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Non-profit organization for whom Dick Fisher produced and directed the Saving San Xavier conservation film documenting Mission San Xavier del Bac.
Pima County Democratic PartyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Political organization for which Dick Fisher served as Showrunner for Annual Udall Dinner events, campaign films, and political spots.
Arrow ReleasingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997One Way Out was distributed by Arrow Releasing in 1997 for Arrow Entertainment.
Fox Searchlight FilmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1995Fox Searchlight acquired The Brothers McMullen as their first release. The film became the most profitable film of 1995.
Videography Productions, Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 1994Owned and operated by Dick Fisher since 1981, providing on-location film and video production services. Produced The Brothers McMullen in 1994.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Feature Films competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Radical Media: Multi-discipline production company spanning commercials, branded content, film, and documentaries. Comparable commercial/feature/cinematography service mix but at significantly larger scale.
A24: Independent film production and distribution company known for prestige Sundance-adjacent titles. Comparable distribution/marketing pathway to the Fox Searchlight route Dick Fisher's The Brothers McMullen traveled.
ARRI: Global manufacturer of professional cinema cameras (including the Arri Mini referenced in Dick Fisher's kit) and lighting. Operates in the same cinema production technology ecosystem and serves overlapping cinematographer customers.
RSA Films: Long-established commercial and feature film production company founded by Ridley Scott. Comparable as a director/DP-led production services brand serving commercials and features at scale.
Panavision: Industry-leading motion picture camera and lens provider with deep relationships across feature film and high-end TV. Comparable as a cinema-format service provider and supplier of the type of production capabilities Dick Fisher delivers.
Anonymous Content: Production company representing high-profile directors, writers, and cinematographers across feature, TV, and commercial work. Comparable talent-driven production-services positioning relative to Dick Fisher's founder-led model.
Blumhouse Productions: Independent film and TV production company focused on low-to-mid budget genre content. Operates a similar indie-producer playbook but at meaningfully larger scale and capital base.

Direct peers

Kartemquin Films: Independent documentary and nonfiction production company producing award-winning films over multiple decades. Comparable to Dick Fisher's independent, festival-driven, founder-led production model.
Keslow Camera: Camera equipment rental and production services provider serving feature film, television, and commercial clients. Comparable to Dick Fisher's cinematographer/equipment-driven service model, though at substantially larger scale.
Abel Cine: Boutique camera, lens, and production services company offering rentals, training, and on-set support to independent filmmakers and commercial clients. Closely mirrors the multi-format cinematography-plus-services profile of Dick Fisher's practice.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Feature Films financial estimates

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Feature Films leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Feature Films funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Feature Films M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Feature Films

What does Feature Films do?

Is Feature Films a public or private company?

Feature Films is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Feature Films founded?

Feature Films was founded in 1981. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is Feature Films based?

Feature Films is headquartered in New York City, United States, in the North America region.

How does Feature Films make money?

Four revenue lines are on record. Film Production is the primary driver. The others are television Production Services, commercial and Political Campaign Work and drone Photography Services.

Who are Feature Films's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Radical Media, A24, ARRI, RSA Films, Panavision, Anonymous Content and Blumhouse Productions. Direct peers are Kartemquin Films, Keslow Camera and Abel Cine.

Does Feature Films have an API?

No public API is recorded for Feature Films.

What industry is Feature Films in?

Feature Films's product category is Film Production Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAFAAAF, Content Production (Video, Design, Copy, Studio), with a secondary code of MPADADAC, Short-Form Documentaries. Its NAICS code is 512110 and its SIC code is 7812.