We make video that sells. VIDEO DEPT. is a Fort Lauderdale video production studio creating corporate video with business sense — brand films, commercials, conference and event coverage, product videos, and founder interviews — plus cinematic wedding films. Serving Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties since 2017.
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Our company has worked with Nikita on numerous video projects over the years, and we still call him whenever we need professional video work. He has filmed a wide range of projects for us, including product-focused content, customer testimonials, and other marketing videos, and he consistently delivers excellent work.Nikita is extremely dependable, flexible, and easy to work with. He has traveled for shoots when needed, adapted quickly when plans changed, and always takes whatever time is needed to get the right footage. That reliability alone makes him incredibly valuable, especially when coordinating projects involving customers, employees, locations, and tight schedules.What really sets him apart, though, is his creative instinct. He understands what makes a strong marketing video without needing every shot mapped out for him. He knows which details to capture, thinks ahead while filming, and regularly suggests ideas that improve the final project. He has a natural understanding of how to showcase a product and tell a story visually, which makes the entire process much easier.We've hired Nikita repeatedly instead of treating him as a one-time vendor for a reason. He is talented, professional, creative, and someone we trust to deliver. We would absolutely recommend him to any company looking for a skilled videographer and a reliable creative partner. More...
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Christine Birch
As a former Hollywood executive, I can vouch that Nikita and his team were total professionals. I'd hire him again in a minute.
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Lisa B.
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Nikita on a wide range of video projects, from product videos and customer testimonials to footage that ultimately became part of a national TV commercial for our company, and he is phenomenal at what he does. He’s incredibly talented, professional, reliable, and accommodating. Whether a project requires travel, a quick turnaround, or adapting on the fly, Nikita is always willing to make it happen without hesitation. He’s also genuinely easy to work with, which makes a huge difference when you’re coordinating shoots with customers, employees, and multiple moving parts.One of the things I appreciate most about working with him is how little direction he needs. He has an excellent instinct for product marketing and naturally understands which shots, angles, moments, and details will actually help tell the story and sell the product. He regularly brings his own ideas to the table, and they’re good ones. That combination of technical skill, creativity, and marketing intuition is incredibly valuable.I’ve always been impressed with both the quality of his work and the experience of working with him. I would enthusiastically recommend Nikita to anyone looking for a talented, dependable, creative videographer who truly cares about getting the best possible result. More...
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Tess Keegan
Nik has helped us on numerous projects and his work is consistently exceptional. He is responsive and wonderful to work with. Highly recommend!
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Audrey Persicot
Love working with Nik. Nik has been creating great videos for our company
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Gerard Perez
Working with Nikita and Video Department was the right choice for our company. He created a super impressive documentary-style corporate film that captured our team and our values perfectly. Highly recommend!
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Bill Lawrence
Nikita is the best! Always shows up on time, is very friendly, and very professional. I would recommend him to anyone!
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Sergei G.
Nikita came to my place and set up the lights and camera settings for my YouTube studio. He is super professional, great communication. We are going to continue working together on my YouTube studio project. I highly recommend his services! More...
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Ginger J.
He was so awesome!!! 100% highly recommend!!!
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Jordan B.
truly couldn't have been a better experience. any business looking for professional footage on a quick turnaround can't go wrong with Nik. He was extremely responsive, efficient, and friendly throughout the entire process. More...
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William L.
Nikita is amazing! He brings a 4k camera and knows all the angles and lighting. I’ll be using him every month for my content!
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What do you love most about your job?
Seeing a story come together in the edit — and then watching that video work for a client: more trust, more leads, more sales. We make video that makes business sense, and I love the moment a client realizes their investment paid off.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I started as a freelance videographer in 2012 and opened VIDEO DEPT. in 2017 to give South Florida businesses video that actually works for them. Today I'm also the director of photography for a top-10 YouTube channel, where the videos I've shot have passed 1 billion views. I bring that same standard to every business film.
Why should our clients choose you?
Video that makes business sense: every project starts with the goal, whether that's leads, hires, ticket sales or trust. Conferences and events are a core strength, with clean audio and as many cameras as the program needs. You deal with one person from the first call to final delivery, and experienced freelance crew join on bigger shoots. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties and travel for shoots elsewhere.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Parts of the process — concept, scripting, editing, and delivery — can be handled fully remotely. Filming itself happens on location across South Florida (Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties), and we're available to travel for shoots elsewhere.
Corporate Brand Stories
Full-cycle corporate brand stories, from concept and scripting through production and final delivery. Video that makes business sense: films that build trust, explain what you do, and move customers to act.
Commercials
Broadcast-quality commercials produced end to end: creative concept, scripting, filming, editing, and delivery. Built to sell — made for TV, streaming, and social platforms.
Conference & Event Coverage
A core strength of our studio: multi-camera conference and event coverage with fast turnaround highlight reels, session recordings, and same-day edits. Discreet, professional crews experienced with large-scale events.
Product Videos
Product videos that show what you sell at its best: demos, launches, and promos with clean visuals and clear messaging, built to lift conversions on your site and ads.
Founder Interviews
Founder and executive interviews that put a human face on your business: guided on-camera conversations with polished lighting and editing, ideal for about pages, press, and investor decks.
Wedding Films
Cinematic wedding films that capture the day as it felt: full-day coverage, vows and speeches in full, and a beautifully edited highlight film. Available across South Florida and for travel.
