You have an exceptional story that must be told. Perhaps you think that a documentary would help raise funds for your charitable organization, or school program? Or, the story behind an invention or new product must be told and with that telling you will both raise awareness and sell the product.
But, you need to know what to look for in a non -fiction production company to help you choose the right professional documentary film producers for your project.
Consider the following before choosing:
1. Expertise in concept and script development.
2. Experience of the production team.
3. Production capabilities and experience.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Get it right, quickly
You don't have to know about documentary production before you can choose the right company. Find the best nonfiction production company for your needs easily.
I recommend: Open directories are available on-line for documentary and non-fiction film production companies. These directory list documentary and nonfiction production companies along with profiles of eacho ones specialty. Find extensive sites at
domoz or
Documentary Films or
mandy.com. Browse the various film production companies and their team, their experience, and their products.
Narrow the field of professional documentary film producers
Begin your selection process by defining your area of concentration. Does your subject matter fit into a specific area, such as biographical, social activism, cultural (lifestyles), historical, nature and wildlife, business or training?
I recommend: The right documentary production company can provide you with a range of services and that in the long run will save you time and money. Look at the general level of overall creative input from concept to design to marketing.
Choices specializes in distribution of documentary film productions focused on educational materials. Specific subject matter pertaining to history and social socience subjects go to
Agee Films and
Davenport Films.
Fund your documentary and insure the project
Documentary film or non-fiction productions can be costly. There are a few organizations that are willing to help if the subject and the goal of the project is related to their theme.
I recommend: Sites such as the Independent Feature Film Project, or the
Independent Film and Television Alliance offer contact information for Documentary film production companies, documentary producers and the like. Consider insurance, too-- in the event something unforeseen occurs.
VideoUniversity has a free online guide to buying production insurance.
Buy Production Insurance provides documentary production companies and producers with a range of video and film production insurance offerings.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Look carefully at a production companies team and past experience. Find a company whose mission matches your goals
Use the resources found on the various sites to help you limit your search. Use www.gobignetwork.com/small-business-funding for more avenues for financing your project.
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