CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for motion picture and video production companies in Louisiana
88 motion picture and video production companies operated in Louisiana in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 88CBP 2023
- Employees
- 269mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 1.9U.S. 5.1
- State rank
- 27th of 51by count
The video production company industry in Louisiana
County Business Patterns counts 88 establishments in Louisiana classified as Motion Picture and Video Production (NAICS 512110) for 2023. They employed 269 people in mid-March and reported $17.8 million in annual payroll. That is the 27th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Motion picture and video production companies make up 0.08% of the 108,561 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Louisiana has 1.9 motion picture and video production companies, 62.5% below the national rate of 5.1. The average establishment has 3.1 employees against 9.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $66,138, 23.4% below the U.S. figure of $86,308.
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 88 | 17,366 |
| Mid-March employees | 269 | 158,632 |
| Annual payroll | $17,791,000 | $13,691,268,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.1 | 9.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $66,138 | $86,308 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 1.9 | 5.1 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Motion picture and video production companies by metro area in Louisiana
Census published video production company counts for 4 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Louisiana. The largest is New Orleans, LA, with 50 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 91% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 50 | 144 | 5.2 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 17 | 74 | 1.9 |
| Lafayette, LA | 7 | — | 1.7 |
| Shreveport, LA | 6 | — | 1.6 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at motion picture and video production companies in Louisiana
80.5% of Louisiana's motion picture and video production companies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 85.4% nationally. 92.0% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 70 | 80.5% | 85.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 10 | 11.5% | 7.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 7 | 8.0% | 3.6% |
| 20–49 employees | not published | — | 2.0% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 1.7% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Calls a video production company in Louisiana has to catch
Video producers juggle shoots, edits and client reviews, and are often on set when calls come in. Inquiries for commercial and event work need fast follow-up.
A few of the calls that come in to motion picture and video production companies in Louisiana:
- A business calls about a promotional video.
- A client calls with edit notes.
- A location manager calls about a shoot date.
Business texting for motion picture and video production companies
Producers text call times and review links.
Texting from a local number in Louisiana requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
Phone system pricing for a 3-person video production company
Motion picture and video production companies in Louisiana average 3.1 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $74.85 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $90.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata costs $99.00 a month ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), so at this team size both per-seat plans are cheaper; Callata drops below them from 4 users.
At this team size the per-seat plans cost less than Callata's $99 base price, which already covers 5 users; Callata becomes the lower price from 4 users.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $99.00 | $1,188.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $57.00 | $684.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $69.00 | $828.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $74.85 | $898.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $81.00 | $972.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $90.00 | $1,080.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Louisiana
Louisiana has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a video production company can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318 | 764 | Central | 1957 | 457 |
| 337 | 599 | Central | 1999 | none |
| 504 | 563 | Central | 1947 | none |
| 225 | 501 | Central | 1998 | none |
| 985 | 447 | Central | 2001 | none |
| 457 | 0 | Central | 2025 | 318 |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for motion picture and video production companies in Louisiana
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Louisiana is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many motion picture and video production companies are in Louisiana?
88 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 269 people in mid-March.
Which Louisiana metro area has the most motion picture and video production companies?
New Orleans, LA, with 50 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 3-person video production company?
$90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $99.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Louisiana number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.