we walk the walk
Every documentary and nonfiction project we take on is personally directed by our co-founders because great doc work demands people who take the time to understand the subject and find the human moments inside it. We love this format so much that we make docs on our own time and on our own dime.
be prepared, be flexible
Years of nonfiction video production across every kind of subject, location and format have taught us that great documentary work happens when serious preparation leaves room for the spontaneous moments you never could have planned for. We create doc content that moves people whether that's to open their wallets, change their minds, or just have a good cry.
the edit reveals all
In documentary more than any other format, the story comes out in the edit. Hours of footage turned into minutes of film. Hundreds of decisions, and no formula for getting it right, just instinct built from decades of experience knowing whether every cut actually serves the story. That's what we bring to post.
good people, comfy set
We learned early on that trust is wildly important when making documentaries. If you've been on set when an interview subject downed a few tequila shots to loosen up (spoiler alert: it doesn't go well) you understand. What actually works is knowing how to manage a set, who needs to be in the room and who doesn't, and how to get someone comfortable enough that they forget the cameras are there. That's when you get the real stuff.
brand documentaries
Brand documentary production doesn't have to mean soulless corporate propaganda. The most effective brand docs we've created always look for the heart of the matter. It can be hard to get out of the echo chamber (looking at you C-suite) so we make sure to focus on the stories that actually need telling, and use plain language to get the points across. Take people behind the curtain, show them the humanity at the core of what you're selling. That's a capital-W Win.
nonprofit & social impact
We make social impact documentaries to make people think, feel and act. We've helped arts education programs that give kids confidence, healthcare initiatives that save lives, and social justice work that creates lasting change. Honest voices, real impact, no board members droning on about data. When people hear a kid say "music gives me a future" and actually mean it, the auction paddles lift high into the air for sure.
mixed media nonfiction
Sometimes talking heads and B-roll aren't enough to tell a complex story. Because of our experience in both live action and animation, we can blend styles to make complicated subjects accessible. If animation or motion graphics helps people understand your message faster, that's what we'll use. If archival footage creates the right emotional impact, we'll dig it up. The medium should always serve the message.
it's the story that matters.
DOCUMENTARY &
NONFICTION WE
EXCEL AT
feature documentary production
putting our money where our mouth is.
We love making documentaries so much that we now do it on our own time. Thanks to our years of learning and refining the craft of nonfiction video production, we made the leap into the world of indie filmmaking.
We are ridiculously proud to be producing our first feature film, UnScarred. This film is five years in the making because getting the story right matters more than getting it done. It won't be our last.
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