Documentary filming
A local documentary crew, where the story happens
Documentary work needs a crew that can step into people's lives without disturbing them. Our local crews speak the language, know the customs, and know when to film and when to wait.
Each crew is built around the film's style and budget: a single shooter with a light kit for an intimate story, or a full crew with a DoP, a cinema camera and a sound engineer for key interviews.
What's included
- In-depth interviews with professional light and sound
- Characters filmed in their everyday surroundings
- B-roll, city and landscape sequences
- Aerials where the law allows, with the required permits
- Rushes delivered with a shot log
The crew
- Director of Photography
- Second camera when needed
- Sound recordist or sound engineer
- Local fixer for permits and contributors
Who it's for
- Documentary production companies
- Broadcasters and streaming platforms
- Institutions and NGOs
- Independent filmmakers
Where we offer it
In 24 locations, including hard-access places such as Gaza, Syria, Libya, Sudan and Somalia.
See all locations on the mapQuestions about this service
Can you shoot on cinema cameras?
Yes. Crews are equipped with Sony and Canon cinema cameras as the film requires, and we agree the format and codec with you in advance.
Do you arrange contributors and locations?
Yes. The local fixer helps reach contributors, book locations and obtain the permits needed.
Ready to shoot?
Tell us the location, date and type of shoot, and we will propose the right crew.