Daily Grind Media
MANHATTAN BEACH's
VIDEO Agency
For over a decade, Manhattan Beach's most demanding businesses have turned to agencies that understand how to produce videography at a level that reflects the clientele. Daily Grind Media is that agency — cinematic production, strategic direction, and end-to-end campaign delivery.
01 — Overview
What We Produce
Brand films, commercials, social cutdowns, testimonials, event coverage and aerial — produced end-to-end with broadcast-quality gear and the storytelling instincts to make it land.
Brand films and origin-story videos
Direct-response commercials and social ads
Testimonial and case study videos
Event coverage with same-day highlight reels
Product demos and explainer videos
Multi-platform deliverables (16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
02 — Local Market
Built for the Manhattan Beach Market
Manhattan Beach is the South Bay's answer to beach-luxury living — a compact, wealthy, and extraordinarily tight-knit community of tech executives, finance professionals, and entrepreneurs who chose a walkable beach village over the Westside or OC. The downtown is famously walkable, the AVP Manhattan Beach Open is one of the biggest beach volleyball events in the world, and the real estate market has become one of the most competitive in LA County. Businesses here trade on a lifestyle that mixes beach, family, and serious money.
For videography specifically, Manhattan Beach presents an unusual mix of opportunities and expectations. Clients here are used to seeing world-class work from the boutique hotels, galleries, and restaurants around them — which means your content needs to clear a higher bar from day one.
Our crews have worked around and near Manhattan Beach Pier, The Strand, Downtown Manhattan Beach (Manhattan Avenue), Manhattan Country Club — we know the access patterns, the permit requirements, and the best times of day to shoot each location.
We also regularly produce videography work in the neighboring communities of Beverly Hills, Pacific Palisades, Malibu — all within the same production day if needed.
- ›Manhattan Beach Pier
- ›The Strand
- ›Downtown Manhattan Beach (Manhattan Avenue)
- ›Manhattan Country Club
- ›Polliwog Park
- ›Bruce's Beach
- ›Manhattan Beach Open (AVP beach volleyball, August)
- ›Manhattan Beach 6-Man Volleyball Tournament
- ›Hometown Fair (October)
- ›Fireworks Festival (summer)
03 — Process
How the Process Works
Discovery Call
15-20 min to understand your business, goals, and budget. Free and no pressure.
Creative Brief
Written video brief with shot list, timeline, deliverables, and firm pricing.
Video Production
On-location in Manhattan Beach. Full crew, gear, and creative direction — you show up, we handle the rest.
Delivery
Preview round within 48 hours. Revisions, final deliverables in 1-2 weeks.
04 — Coverage
Local to Manhattan Beach
05 — FAQ
What Clients Ask Most
Are you familiar with Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach is one of the markets we know best. We've shot at most of the well-known locations (Manhattan Beach Pier, The Strand, Downtown Manhattan Beach (Manhattan Avenue)) and we know the permit, access, and scheduling quirks that make local shoots go smoothly.
What size businesses do you work with in Manhattan Beach?
Everything from single-owner boutique businesses to multi-location luxury brands. We scale the crew and production budget to the project — most of our Manhattan Beach clients are premium service providers, hospitality operators, and high-end retail or medical practices.
Can you handle permits and location access in Manhattan Beach?
Yes. We manage all permit paperwork, COI (certificate of insurance) requirements, and venue coordination as part of production. For public spaces and Manhattan Beach landmarks, we pull the appropriate film and still photography permits before the shoot date.
What is the process from concept to final cut?
Discovery call → creative brief → script/storyboard → production day → editorial → revisions → final deliverables. Most projects ship in 3-4 weeks from kickoff.
Do you handle scriptwriting?
Yes. Every project includes creative direction, scriptwriting, and storyboarding so the video says the right thing to the right audience — not just looks pretty.
Can you repurpose one shoot into multiple videos?
That's our specialty. A single production day can yield a hero brand film, 6-10 short-form social cuts, reel clips, and stills — maximizing your production spend.
Ready to build?
Let's produce something incredible
in Manhattan Beach
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