Why You Should Hire a Boston-Based Interview Crew Instead of Bringing a Team From Out of Town
If you're planning to film interviews in Boston - whether it's for a corporate brand story, nonprofit campaign, executive message, testimonial, or documentary-style content - you essentially have two options:
1. Fly your own production crew in
2. Hire a trusted Boston-based interview crew
And while flying a team might feel familiar or “safer,” in 2025 it’s almost always less efficient, more expensive, and riskier than partnering with a professional local crew that specializes in interview-driven video production.
This is exactly where Bunker Hill Media comes in.
We work with agencies, producers, and companies from across the country who need high-quality interview footage shot in Boston. When you hire us, you’ll free up the travel costs, the logistics headaches, and the uncertainty of working in an unfamiliar market.
If you’re debating which route to take, here’s why hiring us here in Boston is the smart choice.
1. Flying a Crew Into Boston Is Expensive - Hiring Local Isn’t
Bringing a crew from out of town means paying for:
airfare
hotel rooms
per diems
rentals or checked baggage for heavy gear
transportation between locations
potential weather delays
And if a shoot needs to shift by even one day? Those travel costs multiply instantly.
With a Boston-based video production crew, you eliminate every one of those expenses - and you get to put your budget where it matters: better lighting, more coverage, refined story direction, or extended on-site time.
Bunker Hill Media regularly supports out-of-town teams looking for a dependable, professional interview crew who can walk into any environment and deliver.
2. Local Knowledge in Boston Makes Production Smoother
Boston is a uniquely beautiful but logistically challenging city. Between traffic flow, building access, steep parking fees, tight office spaces, unpredictable weather, and neighborhood quirks (hello, no-parking street sweeping days), local knowledge saves productions from major headaches.
We already know:
where to park without losing 30 minutes
which buildings require advance security clearance
where natural light works best at different times of day
how to navigate crowded areas like the Seaport, Back Bay, or Cambridge
what backup locations to choose if weather changes
An out-of-town team spends time learning all of this on the fly.
We show up already ahead.
3. Interviews Require Specialists — Not Just General Videographers
Anyone can fly a camera into a city.
Very few teams specialize in interview cinematography.
Interviews need:
soft, flattering lighting
clean dialogue audio
multi-camera coverage
thoughtful composition
strong on-set direction
the ability to make nervous people feel comfortable
This is our daily work.
Agencies and producers hire us because they know they’ll get Boston videographers who can reliably:
light executives beautifully
guide non-actors with confidence
shape narrative answers
match the visual style of their brand or series
deliver broadcast-quality interview footage they can drop straight into their edit
You’re not just hiring a crew — you’re hiring specialists.
4. Smaller Footprint, Faster Setup, Lower Risk
Boston shoots often happen in offices, hospitals, labs, nonprofits, or older buildings with tight layouts. A large, traveling crew can overwhelm these spaces.
Our typical two-person (or three-person) team:
sets up quickly
brings everything needed for cinematic interviews
keeps noise and footprint low
blends seamlessly into client environments
When a producer needs a lean, highly capable, “plug-and-play” crew, this is exactly what we do.
5. Seamless Collaboration With Remote Producers
Most agencies we work with are producing remotely - either based in New York, Chicago, LA, or internationally.
We’re built for that workflow.
We provide:
direct camera-to-client monitoring
scheduled check-ins
script + question review
lighting reference stills
multi-cam options
organized raw footage delivery (or edited deliverables)
You never have to be on set to get footage that feels like you were.
We know how to communicate clearly, troubleshoot quickly, and keep productions moving.
6. Perfect for One-Off Shoots, Multi-Day Filming, or Long-Term Partnerships
Some partners hire us for a single interview.
Others book us for:
multiple Boston locations
ongoing testimonial series
annual conferences
quarterly leadership messaging
large-scale campaigns
Because we’re local, we’re available, flexible, and able to jump in quickly — something an out-of-town crew can’t always do.
7. You Get Boston-Based Pros Who Care About the Final Product
We’re not a giant agency. We’re a small, experienced team that takes pride in our work. Out-of-town crews often think of small regional shoots as “travel gigs.” We don’t. This is our home market — and your project gets our full attention.
We show up early.
We problem-solve.
We light carefully.
We listen.
We make your subjects feel comfortable.
We deliver footage you can rely on.
That’s why so many outside agencies use us as their go-to interview crew in Boston.
So — Should You Hire a Local Interview Crew or Fly One In?
If your priority is:
high-quality interview cinematography
consistent, clean audio
reliable communication
efficient production
minimized travel costs
a small, expert crew
confidence that nothing will go wrong on the ground
Then hiring a Boston-based team is the better choice every time.
And if you want a crew that understands interviews deeply — not just videography broadly — we’d love to support your project.
Hire Bunker Hill Media as Your Boston Interview Crew
Whether you’re producing remotely or coming into the city for a short shoot, we’re here to make the interview process seamless, cinematic, and stress-free.
Explore our service page:
Boston Interview Crew – Videography Services
Or reach out:
hello@bunkerhillmedia.com
Let’s bring your Boston interviews to life.
