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Documentary Production
The best documentaries feel like someone let you in. We earn that access slowly, shoot with small crews and edit for the truth of a person — not for the soundbite.
What's included
Everything it takes, nothing it doesn't.
Honest, character-driven documentaries and docu-series. Scoped to your budget, quoted as a fixed bid.
Research & access
Pre-interviews, releases and the patient relationship-building real stories need.
Interview filmmaking
Two-camera interviews lit to feel natural, with clean, broadcast-quality sound.
Verité & observational
Run-and-gun shooting that follows life as it happens.
Archival & licensing
Sourcing and clearing archival photos, footage and music.
Story editing
Transcripts, paper edits and multiple cuts until the story is right.
Broadcast delivery
Masters, QC, captions and E&O-ready documentation.
How it runs
Four stages, no surprises.
- Research
Find the character and the question the film asks.
- Access
Releases, scheduling and a shoot plan that respects people.
- Shoot
Interviews, verité and b-roll across days or months.
- Edit
Paper edit, rough cut, fine cut, finish.
Deliverables
What you walk away with
- Documentary short or series
- Trailer
- Festival or broadcast masters
- Captions & transcripts
- Clearance log
A good fit for
Who we make this for
- Nonprofits and foundations
- Brands telling a true story
- Independent directors
- Families preserving a legacy
Calm, prepared and honest about what our budget could do. The short documentary about our shop still makes our team tear up.
Documentary FAQ
Common questions.
Serving Burbank, Glendale, North Hollywood, Studio City, Pasadena, Hollywood and the rest of Los Angeles from our Burbank base.
Can you help us find the story?
Yes — research and pre-interviews are part of every documentary we make. We'll recommend the character and angle with the strongest film in it.
Do you handle releases and clearances?
We handle talent and location releases, archival licensing and music clearance, and keep a clearance log for distribution.
How long does a documentary take?
A short documentary usually takes six to twelve weeks; series and feature-length projects are scheduled individually.
Burbank · Los Angeles · Anywhere
Tell us about your documentary.
A 20-minute call is enough for us to understand the project and send a fixed-bid budget. No pressure, no jargon.