Paris or Casablanca Post-Production? 2026 Costs
Dima Artistry · · 6 min
Median budgets of French agencies, public prices of a Casablanca studio, what is and isn't included: an honest comparison to decide where to edit and grade your videos.
Should you send your post-production to a studio in Paris or to one in Casablanca? In 2026 many French-speaking agencies and brands are asking the question: they produce more videos than before, while budgets don't grow at the same pace. Here is a sourced comparison with figures — and above all, a like-for-like one.
What an agency video costs in France
La Fabrique du Net publishes the budgets declared by French agencies listed on its platform. As of 11/10/2026:
- median budget for a professional video: €6,500, typical range €4,600 to €15,000;
- editing only: around €5,250;
- brand film or motion design: around €8,000.
Source: La Fabrique du Net — Tarifs des agences vidéo en 2026. These are medians: half of projects cost less, half cost more. They often include concept, shooting, voice-over and project management.
What the same post-production costs in Casablanca
Dima Artistry publishes its prices and lets you calculate them online. For post-production only, from your footage:
- 3-minute video, 30 minutes of footage, basic editing: €186 excluding VAT;
- 5-minute film, one hour of footage, full package (premium edit, sound design, motion design, cinema grade): €1,017;
- 1 minute of motion design: from €528.
These amounts come from our current price list, the one behind the quote calculator.
Why is the gap so large?
To be fair, the gap isn't only about the country.
- Scope: an agency budget often covers shooting, scriptwriting, casting or voice. We only do post-production.
- Operating costs: rent, salaries and overheads are lower in Casablanca than in Paris, for the same software (DaVinci Resolve Studio, Adobe suite, Pro Tools) and the same delivery standards (Rec.709, EBU R128).
- Specialisation: a studio that only finishes films streamlines its processes around that one job.
How to read a post-production quote
To compare two quotes, break them down line by line. A serious post-production quote usually separates:
- footage review: time spent watching and selecting rushes, proportional to their volume;
- editing: building the story, often priced by final length;
- colour grading: matching shots, then creating the look;
- sound: clean-up, mixing, sound design, loudness compliance;
- exports and versions: formats, subtitles, cut-downs;
- review rounds: how many versions are included.
If an agency quote doesn't detail these items, ask for it: it is the only way to know what you are paying for and to compare like for like with a specialist studio.
Worked example: a series of social videos
Take four one-minute videos, each cut from ten minutes of footage, with a vertical version for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. With our basic editing package and the vertical-format option (€80 per video), the whole series costs €968 excluding VAT. This kind of regular volume is where the gap with an agency budget is most visible: the shoot is already done and the work is repeatable.
Paris or Casablanca: how to choose?
A Paris studio makes sense if…
- you need a grading suite or mixing stage for in-person sessions with your client;
- the project is tied to a shoot the same provider must organise;
- your brief requires a provider established in France.
A Casablanca studio makes sense if…
- you already have the footage, shot by your team or production company;
- you produce regular volumes (social content, series, cut-downs);
- you want a price known upfront and remote approvals.
What to check before choosing a studio abroad
- Language: a French- or English-speaking contact avoids lost feedback.
- Time zone: Morocco is on GMT+1 all year (GMT during Ramadan) — the same time as Paris in winter and one hour behind in summer.
- Confidentiality: your NDA signed, transfers via Frame.io or WeTransfer Pro, media deleted at the end.
- Invoicing: in euros, by SEPA transfer or card.
- References: look at the portfolio and before/after examples.
Conclusion
Like for like — post-production from existing footage — a French-speaking studio in Casablanca costs a fraction of median agency budgets, with no language or time-zone barrier. For a project that includes the shoot or in-person sessions, a studio in France remains relevant. The simplest way to decide: price your project in our calculator and compare it with the quotes you've received. Our comparison page puts all these figures in one table.
FAQ
Does a Casablanca studio deliver the same quality as Paris?
The tools and standards are the same; quality depends on the team. Judge on evidence with the portfolio and a first test project.
Can I keep my Paris studio and outsource part of the work?
Yes. You can send us cut-downs, social formats or footage logging, and keep the final grade in France.
Are your prices excluding VAT?
Yes, all our prices exclude VAT and are in euros.
How long does a project take?
A standard video is delivered in 5 to 7 days. With the express option it takes 24 to 48 hours (+30%), and the economy option adds 7 days for 15% off.
Can I start with a small test project?
Yes. Starting with a single cut-down or one social video lets you check the workflow, the feedback loop and the result before moving a whole campaign. The calculator shows the price of that first test upfront.