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True stories, told properly
Long-form and short-form documentaries for festivals, platforms and brands with something real to say. We bring research rigor, field patience and a sensitive edit — and we stay with the story until it earns its ending.
What's included
Research & access
Subject research, contributor outreach and access negotiation handled with care and consent.
Field production
Small, self-sufficient crews for intimate access — from single-day shoots to multi-week expeditions.
Archive & clearance
Archive research, music licensing and legal clearance so your film is distributable everywhere.
Festival finishing
Cinematic grade, full mix, DCP and platform masters plus trailer and key art support.
Patience is the method
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Development. Research, characters and story arcs shaped into a treatment funders believe.
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Trust first. Time with contributors before cameras — the difference between access and performance.
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Field craft. Lightweight cinema kits, clean location sound, and directors who know when to wait.
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The long edit. Structure found in the footage, tested in screenings, finished for the big screen.
“Sensitive subject, difficult shoot, beautiful result. Cinderpine handled our story with real care.”