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What we do

A clear process.
A finished film.

Most clients come to us with a story and a rough sense of what they want. Some come with just the story. Either way, we know how to get from that first conversation to a finished film. And we can step in at any point in that process.

01

Pre-Production

Where the work actually starts.

We open with a kickoff call to get clear on the story, the audience, and the right people to tell it. From there we write interview questions, review them with you, and work collaboratively to identify the right subjects. We can handle booking, or you can. Either way, you arrive on shoot day knowing exactly what's going to happen.

Included
  • Story development and kickoff
  • Interview question writing and client review
  • Collaborative subject identification
  • Subject scheduling and production logistics
02

Production

Shoot day.

We show up, run the interviews, and direct b-roll. Our crew scales to what the project needs. Sometimes that's two people, sometimes more. The standard of work is the same either way.

Included
  • Interview direction
  • B-roll production
  • Location sound
  • On-set production management
03

Post-Production

From raw footage to finished film.

We transcribe everything, build a rough assembly of the interviews for your review, then layer in b-roll, music, and graphics through to a polished final cut. You'll have clear review points along the way.

Included
  • Transcription
  • Full picture and sound edit
  • Stock music licensing
  • Simple animations
  • Color, mix, and final delivery
Optional

When the project calls for more

Motion graphics & animation

Complex animation work including data visualization, kinetic typography, and custom animated sequences.

Social media video

Additional cuts optimized for Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

DCP & cinema delivery

Digital Cinema Package (DCP) creation and delivery for theatrical screenings, film festivals, and live events.

Multicam livestream

Live event streaming with multiple cameras for conferences, community events, performances, and broadcasts.

Want to talk through your project?

We'll tell you exactly what it would take.

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