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Documentary Short

A premium documentary short for a founder story, company origin, cultural investigation, or industry narrative—researched, scripted, narrated, edited, and packaged for distribution.

Service starting point

Starting at $3,997 one-time

Final scope depends on volume, complexity, integrations, timing, and support.

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What You Get

Research brief and source ledger
5–10 minute finished documentary
Narrative script and structured story arc
Interview-style or premium AI narration
Licensed stock, supplied footage, and AI-generated B-roll as approved
Motion graphics, captions, sound design, and music
YouTube master plus three vertical promotional cuts
Two revision rounds

What's NOT Included

Travel or on-location production
Investigative legal review
Licensing fees for restricted third-party footage not covered by the approved budget

Add-Ons

Add-OnScopeDescription
On-camera interview editAfter assessmentIntegrate and polish a supplied remote or studio interview.
Extended 15-minute cutAfter assessmentExpand the research, runtime, and supporting visual package.

Best For

Founders with a meaningful origin or transformation story
Brands building authority through research-led editorial content
YouTube channels launching a premium documentary series

Turnaround Time

Final documentary delivered within 20 business days after research approval.

Timeline starts from signed agreement and completed intake form.

The Process

1
Editorial Brief

We define the central question, audience, thesis, sources, and required evidence.

2
Research & Outline

A source-backed beat sheet establishes the facts and narrative sequence.

3
Script & Visual Map

The script is paired to a scene-level visual and rights plan before editing.

4
Production

Narration, footage, graphics, music, and sound are assembled and quality-controlled.

5
Editorial Review

Claims, sources, pacing, captions, and final exports are reviewed before delivery.

FAQ

Yes. We maintain a source ledger for factual claims and distinguish verified facts, reporting, commentary, and inference.

Documentary Short

Start with the growth assessment. We will diagnose the priority, decide whether this capability belongs in the plan, and scope the smallest engagement that can solve it.

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