Production Companies for sale – TV, Video, Movies, Music

This high-margin, vertically focused Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivers integrated data storage solutions to the broadcast and media industries. After a strategic pause, the business is back on the market and presents a turnkey opportunity for a buyer looking to enter or expand within the media storage and infrastructure space.

Highlights:

• Over 20 years in operation, delivering storage infrastructure and software to 135+ broadcast and post-production clients nationwide

• EBITDA/SDE of $486K+ for TTM March 2025 following strategic realignment and operational improvements

• 80%+ of revenue is recurring, driven by support contracts, software subscriptions, and cloud services

• Minimal owner involvement, with most operations automated and current owners working ~6 hours per week

Services & Offerings:

• Media Archive Infrastructure: Scalable hardware and software platform for media asset preservation and orchestration (Vault-S, Vault-M, Vault-V)

• Cloud Storage: File-level storage optimized for speed, cost, and security (Infinidisc Cloud)

• Workflow Integration & APIs: End-to-end support for NAS, SAN, VM, and hybrid workflows via custom and prebuilt integrations

• Managed Services & Support: Dedicated support engineers, software and hardware warranty services, and digital archiving consulting

Client Base & Channels:

• Nationwide customer base across news broadcasting, public media, and post-production

• ~78% of sales via strategic partner channels, ~22% via direct sales

• Longstanding relationships with top broadcast networks and integration partners

Competitive Advantages:

• Lowest-cost cloud storage in its segment, with robust performance and security

• Specialized support team deeply familiar with clients’ media environments

• Flexible and extensible architecture supporting integration across legacy and cloud systems

• Significant runway for growth through vertical expansion, new product launches, and partner/channel development

This production Company, now celebrating over 30 years in business, is one of Chicago’s premier television production and post-production houses.

They have consistent sales averaging around $1.3 million every year. Their formula for success has been to do work at the highest level but keep overhead to a minimum.  The company has 4 full-time employees: a Producer, 2 Directors of Photography and 1 Production Manager. The business also has a large network of exceptional freelancers who work as independent contractors and is debt-free.

The production company’s studio is in Chicago’s trendy West Loop neighborhood.  They have long-time prestige clients like Oprah Winfrey, CBS’ 60 Minutes, The Big 10 Network, the National Association of Realtors and the Chicago Urban League.  They have a roster of over 600 customers that it services. Their repeat business and reoccurring revenue are a testament to the focus on quality. They only get their business from extensive networking and word-of-mouth.

This business is infinitely scalable. Having a salesperson would be a great start but they are also able to create new shows and films internally. Its reputation in the industry is stellar and can leverage its brand to pitch shows/series to streaming services such as Netflix or Amazon.

They are selling the business to facilitate the co-founder/owner’s upcoming retirement.  The Producer Owner is willing to stay on board for 6 months after the sale if needed to support the transition. He is also willing to work for the production company after retirement as an independent contractor.  The co-owner/ director wants to continue working as Director of Photography.  The other two full-time employees are also committed to staying with the company after a sale.