At 5 Star, we challenge ourselves to work with new technologies & talented people.
We will shoot anywhere in the United States, the world, even the universe. No destination is too far.
We love telling stories. Painting pictures with a medium that fascinates, excites and creates emotion.
Let's create something awesome together.
Over 25 Years of Experience
We see, we shoot, we create. It’s a call and we are wheels up anywhere on earth. Sounds easy but that’s just our happy place and what we do. And do it pretty damn well.
Meet Mike
The heart & soul behind 5 Star Productions.
Mike had a couple options in his youth, jail or get a job. Working at a TV station seemed better than unwanted roommates and a limited menu. He started in 1986 and somehow this pursuit has lasted almost 40 years.
Our Shovels
One thing that we do when we make some lettuce is reinvest. In our people, in our gear, and in a sustainable business model.
We love the fact that the one thing our crew won’t say is “I wish we had one of those.” If it gets it done the best, it can be done. Give that human some tools and let it rip.
We keep up with everything from new edit suite equipment to field gear like GE & Sound. RED cams, AF100s, FS700s, C300, or even GoPros & DSLRs.
Trucks from 1 ton to the 10 ton big boy. Doorway dolly to a J.L. Fisher. Our workhorse and company fav the 30 foot cammate crane with 360 dutch head and don’t even make us bring Yoda and his badass StediCam rig. We will use whatever tool best fits the gig.
When pre-production starts and the beer starts flowing, there’s no telling what is going to come out of the think tank. Whatever that is, we have the firepower to do the job.
You may be asking
How do I know if 5 Star is a good fit?
Kind of like a relationship, a few boundaries and “must haves” are the first thing.
After a little discussion, we should know if it’s a good idea to look at the scope of the project, and then start passing rough estimates.
We can start from logo design to full, multi-year campaign layouts. But once again, we love telling stories.
Our sweet spots are national TV ads, documentaries and even on occasion, if we drink too much in a foreign country, feature films. We have been there, done it, circled back and ready to go again.
How much is my production going to cost?
Our answer is always a million bucks. It really depends on the project. There are so many different types of production. But we can easily give you an estimate in the ballpark with a quick chat.
What do we need to do?
You can do as much or as little as your team wants. We can handle everything from transportation, to wrapping champagne, and anything in between.
Can I use a talented family member I have?
No.
What is your payment structure?
50% before we are wheels up, 25% when acquisition is complete, and 25% upon post completion and approval.