CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for motion picture and video production companies in Utah
272 motion picture and video production companies operated in Utah in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 272CBP 2023
- Employees
- 928mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 7.8U.S. 5.1
- State rank
- 12th of 51by count
How many motion picture and video production companies operate in Utah
The Census Bureau counted 272 motion picture and video production companies in Utah in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 512110). They employed 928 people in mid-March and reported $76.4 million in annual payroll. That is the 12th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Motion picture and video production companies make up 0.28% of the 95,494 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Utah has 7.8 motion picture and video production companies, 52.0% above the national rate of 5.1. The average establishment has 3.4 employees against 9.1 nationally. Payroll per employee is $82,314, 4.6% below the U.S. figure of $86,308.
| Measure | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 272 | 17,366 |
| Mid-March employees | 928 (moderate noise) | 158,632 |
| Annual payroll | $76,387,000 (moderate noise) | $13,691,268,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 3.4 | 9.1 |
| Payroll per employee | $82,314 | $86,308 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 7.8 | 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.
Utah's largest markets for motion picture and video production companies
Census published video production company counts for 7 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Utah. The largest is Salt Lake City, UT, with 102 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 95% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 102 | 335 | 7.8 |
| Provo, UT | 80 | — | 10.5 |
| Ogden, UT | 40 | 51 | 6.0 |
| St. George, UT | 19 | 86 | 9.1 |
| Heber, UT | 15 | 32 | 18.5 |
| Logan, UT-ID | 6 | 2 | 3.7 |
| Cedar City, UT | 3 | 5 | 4.5 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at motion picture and video production companies in Utah
87.4% of Utah's motion picture and video production companies with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 85.4% nationally. 95.2% had fewer than ten. That is the size of team where a missed call usually means nobody was free, not that nobody was on staff.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 235 | 87.4% | 85.4% |
| 5–9 employees | 21 | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| 10–19 employees | 10 | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| 20–49 employees | 3 | 1.1% | 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.
Why the phone matters for motion picture and video production companies in Utah
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 Utah:
- A crew member calls about call times.
- The producer calls a client to plan a shoot.
- A location manager calls about a shoot date.
When nobody can pick up
Late-day calls about next-day shoots benefit from a prompt reply.
Callata voicemail is transcribed and triaged for urgency, and business-hours routing decides where calls go once you close.
Callata vs. per-seat pricing for motion picture and video production companies in Utah
Motion picture and video production companies in Utah average 3.4 employees, so the comparison uses a 3-person team. Priced per seat, 3 users would run $90.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core and $74.85 on Ooma Office Pro (month-to-month list prices, checked September 28, 2026). Callata is $99.00 a month with 5 users included, which is more than either per-seat plan for 3 people; it becomes the lower price at 4 users or more.
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 Utah
Utah has 3 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. You can choose local numbers in the area codes your clients know, subject to carrier inventory, or port your current number for free.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | 783 | Mountain | 1947 | 385 |
| 435 | 501 | Mountain | 1997 | none |
| 385 | 494 | Mountain | 2009 | 801 |
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 Utah
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
If you already have a number in Utah, porting it to Callata is free. Texting from a local number requires a one-time carrier registration (10DLC, $49), and the numbers available in any area code depend on carrier inventory when you choose them.
Optional AI agents (receptionist, sales, support or scheduler) can answer calls after hours or when nobody picks up, take messages, text, email and transfer to your team. They are billed from prepaid AI minutes at $0.25 per minute, identify themselves as AI, and may only place outbound calls to people who consented, between 8am and 9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many motion picture and video production companies are in Utah?
272 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 928 people in mid-March.
Which Utah metro area has the most motion picture and video production companies?
Salt Lake City, UT, with 102 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 Utah 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.