Documentary Film Production
Capture authentic stories with a professional documentary videographer
Documentary film production allows us to cover a subject much more expansively than other video forms. We have experience producing full length TV documentaries as well as online public awareness films that draw attention to a particular issue or campaign. We handle the whole process from pre-production, filming and editing, to potentially delivering the end product to TV channels for broadcast.
Our documentary film production process
Producing high quality documentaries involves a carefully crafted process to ensure we make the most of our filming opportunities. Rest assured you’re in experienced hands at every stage of the process. Here’s how we approach each project:
Pre-production planning
Extensive and thorough research goes into documentary preparation. From obtaining the relevant permits and permissions to planning the logistics of a complex multi-day shoot, we take every detail into consideration.
Filming
Depending on the scale of the project, filming typically involves a crew that includes a director, camera operator, sound engineer and lighting specialist. This team aims to deliver beautiful visuals with the aid of high-end camera equipment and film-making techniques honed over many years.
Editing
All elements are then weaved together in the edit, alongside graphics and music, to form a captivating and emotive story that leaves a lasting impression on its audience. We’ll then deliver your documentary in a format suitable to your requirements.
Take a look at our documentaries
Experience a sample of our work in documentary film making.
FAQs
How long does it take to make a documentary film?
We produce documentaries of varying scale and budgets and these factors dictate the length of the project. As an example, an hour long documentary suitable for broadcast television would likely take us between 2 – 3 months to complete. This would embrace the research, preproduction, shooting and editing.
What do you need to consider when filming a documentary?
Regardless of project size, we consider the same elements when planning and preparing to film a documentary; from production crew and location, to props and equipment cost. With extensive experience in documentary film making, our team will take you through the process step by step, so you can rest assured the end product exceeds expectations.
