Best Video Production Companies in Oslo (2026)

Introduction

Oslo is where most Norwegian commercials and a large share of the country’s feature and drama output are produced, and the six companies below are among the most established names doing that work in 2026. Each one has a working base in the city.

The commercial side runs close to the Oslo agency scene. Credits from the last year link these production companies with agencies such as Morgenstern, NoA Anorak, TRY, POL and Atyp, and with clients including DNB, Tine, Forsvaret, Vinmonopolet, Norsk Tipping’s Lotto and Volkswagen. Several of the same companies also produce features and series, and many commercials directors work in both. Oslo also hosts service producers who look after international crews filming in Norway’s landscapes, from Lofoten to Svalbard.

Every company here has an active Oslo office in 2026, checked against company websites and the Norwegian business register. The list is unranked. The right partner depends on whether you need a director roster for a campaign, a drama producer for long-form work or a local team to run an international shoot.

The best video production companies in Oslo

1. Pravda

Commercials specialist · Grünerløkka · pravda.no

Pravda has made commercials since 2001 and works out of Mølleparken 4, beside the Akerselva river. The company keeps a small roster of directors (Even Hafnor, Morten Borgestad, Mikkel Sandemose, Johanne Helgeland and Meriam Braanaas) and works almost entirely with Norwegian agencies on national brands.

Its recent films show the range of agencies it serves: Lendo and Storytel with Morgenstern, BankAxept, Forsvaret and Stø with NoA Anorak, Volkswagen and DNB with TRY, Tine with POL, and Fjordland with Atyp. Morten Borgestad directed four of those ten, so ask early about director availability if you have a fixed shoot window.

2. Einar Film og Fortellinger

Privately owned · Oslo · einarfilm.no

Einar Film og Fortellinger (usually just Einar Film) is based in Rosenborggata and covers commercials, branded content, music videos, film and TV, and production services. Its director roster mixes feature names and commercials specialists: Aksel Hennie, John Andreas Andersen, Patrik Syversen, Sebastian Kåss, Jens Lien, Eivind Landsvik, Torstein Bjørklund and Kenneth Karlstad. Chief executive Guri Neby is the majority owner, according to the company register.

Recent work includes NRK’s TV-aksjonen 2025 campaign, directed by John Andreas Andersen, along with films for Lotto, 7-Eleven, Vinmonopolet, DNB, ICE, BI and Munkholm. Kids in Crime 2 also appears among its credits.

3. Motion Blur

Partly owned by SF Studios · St. Hanshaugen · motionblur.no

Motion Blur started in 2002 as a commercials company for the Scandinavian market and describes itself as one of the most awarded in that segment. It was founded by producer Espen Horn with directors Harald Zwart, Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rønning, and SF Studios bought a 49% stake in 2013. A film and drama arm, Motion Blur Films, followed the same year and produced Roar Uthaug’s Troll for Netflix.

The commercials roster lists Harald Zwart, Espen Sandberg, André Koot and Petter Holmsen. The company runs from Ullevålsveien 76, and its film companies filed 2025 accounts with a small permanent team, which suits clients who want feature-level directors on a campaign without a large house around them.

4. Fantefilm

Fantefilm Holding, with a Nordisk Film minority stake · Oslo · fantefilm.no

Fantefilm is best known in features for the disaster films The Wave and The Quake, the Merry Christmas, Mr. Andersen family films and the Cold Prey horror series. Nordisk Film holds a minority stake and distributes its film slate across the Nordics. The group works from Henrik Ibsens gate in central Oslo and runs separate commercials, fiction and scripted series divisions.

The commercials division draws on 30 years of production experience and a roster that includes Jarand Herdal, Emilie Beck, Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken, Marius Holst, Cecilie Mosli, Ole Martin Hafsmo and Sara Haag. Several of them also direct features and series, which is useful for brands that want a cinematic look.

5. Monky Productions

Founder-led · Grünerløkka · monky.no

Monky Productions is a service production company for international brands and productions filming in Norway. It began in 2004 as a collective of extreme sports and art photographers, moved into service and line production around 2011, and since the pandemic has also line-produced streaming series, features and commercials. Founder and chief executive Håvard Schei leads the team from Mølleparken 4.

Its work includes Canada Goose on Svalbard, Breitling’s Explorer Squad in Lofoten and a Breitling film with Erling Haaland, Supercell’s Clash of Clans, FIFA’s Women’s Trophy Tour in Oslo, and fashion shoots for Mr Porter and Scotch & Soda. The company handles crews, casting, locations, permits, kit and travel, which matters most for remote Arctic shoots.

6. Tordenfilm

Independent · Oslo · tordenfilm.no

Tordenfilm is an independent producer of feature films, drama series and animation, founded in 2003. It was the first production company started solely by graduates of the Norwegian Film School in Lillehammer, and it produces and co-produces for Norwegian and international audiences.

Its credits include three seasons of the series Zombie Lars, the animated feature Metropia, Kjell Universell, Made in Oslo and Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Cemetery of Splendour, which it co-produced. It suits brands and broadcasters looking for long-form or co-production partners more than a quick-turnaround commercials shop.

What to look for in an Oslo video production company

Start with the director roster, because in Oslo most commercials are bought by director. Rosters are small, often five to eight names, and several directors also work in features and drama. Check who is free in your shoot window before you settle on a company, and ask to see recent spots rather than the showreel alone.

Decide whether you need a production company or a service producer. Agencies briefing a Norwegian campaign usually want a house with its own directors, such as Pravda, Einar Film or Motion Blur. International brands bringing their own director to film in Norway need a service company that can handle permits, crews and logistics, which is what Monky Productions does.

Ask about the relationship with the long-form side. Companies such as Motion Blur, Fantefilm and Tordenfilm run features and drama next to commercials, which can bring experienced crews and post partners to a campaign. It also means busy periods when key people are on a film set, so agree the producer who will run your job.

Finally, look at how rushes, edits and feedback move between the production company, the agency and the client. A campaign with several cutdowns and language versions can generate dozens of review rounds. Companies with a clear system for sharing cuts, collecting timestamped notes and tracking approvals keep schedules shorter and avoid notes being lost in email.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best video production company in Oslo?

It depends on the job. Pravda, Einar Film and Motion Blur are established commercials houses with director rosters that work with Oslo’s main agencies. Fantefilm and Tordenfilm are strong on features and drama, and Monky Productions specialises in service production for international shoots.

Who owns Motion Blur?

Motion Blur was founded by producer Espen Horn and directors Harald Zwart, Espen Sandberg and Joachim Rønning. SF Studios bought a 49% stake in 2013. The Norwegian company register lists Espen Horn as chief executive and chair.

Can I film an international commercial in Norway without a Norwegian production company?

In practice most foreign productions hire a local service company to handle crews, locations, permits and logistics. Oslo-based Monky Productions does this for brands such as Canada Goose and Breitling, including shoots in Lofoten and on Svalbard.

Do Oslo production companies also make animation?

Some take on animated or mixed-media work (Tordenfilm produced the animated feature Metropia), but dedicated studios do most of it. See the best animation studios in Oslo for specialists.

How are commercial directors booked in Oslo?

Agencies usually approach a production company about a specific director, and the company bids on the job with that director attached. Rosters are small, so availability often decides the choice as much as style does.

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