Book Your Film Project: Remote Drone Filming Service
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Cinematic Short Film Production
Your Story. Shot Like a Movie.
Turn your life, event, business, or idea into a professionally produced cinematic film.
SMS Novel Films creates documentary-style mini movies using professional drone footage, cinematic ground cameras, high-quality audio, and same-day editing. Whether you're celebrating a milestone, promoting your business, or simply want to preserve your story in a unique way, we'll produce a film that feels like it belongs on a streaming platform—not just social media.
What's Included
Every production includes:
- Professional on-location filming throughout the DMV (or another agreed-upon location)
- FAA-certified cinematic drone footage (weather and location permitting)
- Ground camera coverage with multiple cinematic angles
- Professional microphones for clear dialogue and ambient sound
- Color grading, music, titles, and complete post-production editing
- Digital delivery the same day whenever possible
Perfect For
- Birthdays
- Engagements & Proposals
- Graduations
- Quinceañeras
- Family documentaries
- Personal stories
- Small business promotions
- Real estate & Airbnb showcases
- Musicians, dancers, artists & performers
- Ministry testimonies
- Community organizations
- "Day in the Life" documentaries
- Anyone who simply wants their story told like a film
Production Packages
Basic Film — $75
A one-hour filming session resulting in a professionally edited 30-minute cinematic film featuring drone footage, professional audio, music, and color grading.
Story Package — $150
An extended production with additional interviews, multiple scenes, and locations, resulting in a professionally edited 60-minute feature.
Full Story Package — $200
Our most complete documentary experience featuring multiple locations, interviews, cinematic drone coverage, and a professionally edited 90-minute film.
Earn From Your Story
With your permission, completed films may be distributed through the SMS Novel Films streaming platform.
Every time your film is rented or purchased, you'll receive $5 per sale, allowing your story to continue generating income long after production is complete.
Why SMS Novel Films?
Since 2020, SMS Novel Films has provided creative production services throughout Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. We specialize in telling authentic stories with cinematic quality—without Hollywood pricing.
Whether you're celebrating a milestone or sharing a message that matters, we'll help transform your vision into a film you'll be proud to watch and share.
Book Your Film
Tell us about your story, event, or creative idea, and we'll recommend the package that's right for you.
You can now book anywhere in the United States; 15 minute films excluded. No charge at booking: You will receive a phone call to confirm.
"Film your own movie with a remote drone — no crew, no camera guy. Get a script, shoot anywhere, receive edited footage same day. From $49.99."
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Terms of Agreement
SMS Novel Films – Terms of Agreement
By booking a production with SMS Novel Films, the client agrees to the selected package, production schedule, and pricing. Every effort will be made to deliver the completed film on the same day. All sales are final once filming has begun.
Completed films may be streamed on the SMS Novel Films platform for up to one (1) year, with scheduled screenings held twice weekly. Streaming tickets are priced at $10, and participating film producers will receive a $5 royalty for every ticket sold, with payouts issued the same day each sale is processed.
Clients may also choose to distribute their film soundtrack to platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming services for a one-time $25 distribution fee. Any royalties generated by soundtrack streams will be paid directly to the producer in accordance with the distributor's reporting and payment schedule.