FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Film Production – A Clear FAQ
How long does it take to produce a film?
It depends on the scope. A simple film can be finished in a few days, while a larger production with multiple environments and versions takes longer. The most important thing is clear planning — then the process will be both faster and calmer. That's how we work at Göteborgfilm: structure first, pace later.
Do we need to prepare anything before recording?
Often it is enough for you to think about the location, participants and what is most important to show. We will take care of the rest together. The clearer you are with the purpose and target group, the smoother the shooting day will be. Göteborgfilm always guides you through the preparations so that the process is easy.
How much does a film production cost?
The price is determined by how much is to be filmed, how many versions are to be delivered and how much time is required for editing. There is no standard price — every production is different. But structure and experience make the cost more predictable. That is why Göteborgfilm works with clear frameworks right from the start.
Do we need to be in front of the camera?
Only if it's relevant. It's entirely possible to make films without interviews or actors, but people often add a level of clarity and presence that is hard to replace. Göteborgfilm always adapts the filming to what feels natural for the business.
How many versions do you get?
We always deliver multiple formats — web, social media, silent version and shorter clips. The number of versions is determined in the planning so that the material covers all your needs. Versions are a central part of Göteborgfilm's delivery — the film should work wherever you use it.
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Are you filming in our environment or somewhere else?
We almost always work in the customer's own environment — office, workshop, restaurant, shop or factory. In Gothenburg there are also many good exteriors close at hand when needed. Göteborgfilm always starts from your brand and the environment that best tells your story. The strategy around your brand is always step one.
How does it work with light and sound?
We bring everything we need, but adapt it to the business so that we don't disturb. Sound is recorded with directional microphones, and lighting is set to feel natural for the environment the film is intended to reflect. This is a central part of Göteborgfilm's working method — technology that is as unobtrusive as possible.
Can we get both short and long versions of the same film?
Yes, and it is often the most efficient way to work. A main film combined with shorter clips makes the material work in both feeds, newsletters, web and presentations. Version thinking is something Göteborgfilm always plans for from the beginning.
How do we know what type of film we need?
We decide that together in the planning. The most important thing is not the format – it is to land the right feeling and a clear message. Once it is in place, the format often falls into place by itself. Göteborgfilm always guides you to the right type of film based on purpose and target group.
What happens if the weather, environment or people are not right on the day we film?
We are used to changes and adapt quickly. The most important thing is that the material is good, not that the plan is followed exactly. Flexibility is part of the process. Göteborgfilm always works with margins and adaptation — reality is the rule, not the schedule.
Summary
Film production can seem like a big and complicated undertaking, but in practice it is a clear and well-ordered process. When you understand the basic steps — planning, shooting, editing and delivery — everything becomes more concrete and less stressful. The important thing is not to know the technology, but to know what the film is going to do and which parts of the business will best tell that story. That is the starting point of how we work at Göteborgfilm.
A good production flow is smooth: the right people in the right place, clear scenes, good lighting where needed, and flexibility when reality changes. Many of the questions companies have before a shoot are about preparation, time, costs, and what to expect — and when these are answered in advance, the whole process becomes easier for both those in front of and behind the camera.
Göteborgfilm works exactly that way — structure first, security in the process, and full focus on making it easy for you.
Film production is fundamentally a collaboration. A way to make something complex more understandable, to create material that works across multiple channels, and to build a visual expression that lasts over time. Whether it's a corporate film, commercial, or ongoing video production, it's all based on the same principle: clarity first, camera second.
It is the same principle that permeates all projects Göteborgfilm carries out.
This FAQ is designed to create just that — clarity. Once the basics are in place, the rest of the work becomes much smoother, and the result is films that feel well-thought-out, present, and relevant for a long time to come. That is the goal of every collaboration we do at Göteborgfilm.