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Documentary Video Production
We shine a light on stories that matter.
Our professional documentary production team offers much more than exceptional videography. From initial concept through to final cut, we handle it all: writing, producing, directing, and editing.
Your story could change the world.
Our expertise extends through all aspects of production, including location scouting, assembling crew, and managing production details.
Want to book an intro call and just discuss ideas?
We can do that!
Share Your Passion
Our goal is to help you translate your passion and ideas into a documentary film that will capture your viewer’s heart, mind, and soul.
Engage Audiences
Of course, this is a lot easier said than done. Telling a story that keeps people hooked until the very end takes some serious skills.
With our seasoned team supporting your vision, we’re committed to bringing your story to life in a way that’s not just seen, but felt.
Cinematic Storytelling
Double Barrel is a well-established documentary production company, with over a decade of work under our belts. We’re experts at turning complex subjects into compelling narratives and showcasing the people, places, and faces that will breathe life into your documentary film.
Featured Documentary Work
Here’s a few documentary pieces we love.
When the right concept, people, directing, editing, and music all come together in the right way, the results can be pretty magical.
What could documentary video production look like for your organization?
Experienced, Process-Driven Experts
Why should you hire a documentary production company for your next project?
You don’t know what you don’t know.
Let’s say you’ve found the perfect filming location. Do you know what permits you need to film or how to get them?
A professional documentary film production team brings more to the table than just videography skills. They can help you secure the right location, equipment, and other essential details for your film.
They also have access to (and experience using) professional tools, equipment, and software that the average person simply doesn’t have.
We can help you reach a wider audience.
Whether you want your documentary film streamed on Amazon Prime, Netflix, picked up by a big festival, or published on YouTube— professional documentary producers can help you get your film in front of the right people.
They can also help you craft an effective distribution plan and ensure your film has the necessary components to hit your goals.
Brands • Organizations • Communities • Governments
You’re in good company.
Whether they’re private businesses, non-profits, charities, or large public corporations, Double Barrel has worked to showcase who they are and reveal the people and the dedication behind what they do.
“From our first conversation about the unusual concept they got it and brought a ton of creative value to the end product. Through casting, direction, animation and post-production, the result is delightful.”
Wayne MacPhail
Canadian Partnership Against Cancer
“I just wanted to say that your team did an excellent job with this project. You guys should be proud by the level of organization, customer service— you exceeded expectations. From my experience that is pretty rare to find in the creative sector. Good work.”
Trevor Crowe
Prince Edward County
“This team brings a welcomed level of excitement, curiosity, creativity, experience and professionalism. Our team now has a marketing tool that quickly and accurately paints a picture of our Hamilton Code Clubs program.”
Beth Gibson
Hamilton Code Clubs
Why our clients choose Double Barrel:
We help you shape your story.
We don’t just animate your message. We help you figure out the best way to tell your story and provide strategic direction from pre to post-production.
- A team of writers
- Script revisions
- Scene list
- Approval required
We make it fun.
Great work doesn’t have to be a grind. We keep the process relaxed and genuinely enjoyable, bringing humour and creative energy that takes the worry out of production.
- Professional & casual
- Humour helps hard tasks
- Take the worry out
- Exciting, creative energy
We ‘get it.’
We don’t come in like a typical marketing agency, calling all the shots. We listen, we care, and we believe the process should be enjoyable and that always leads to a great end product.
- Collaborative
- Plain language
- Execution on budget
- Clear pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Some answers to our most-commonly asked documentary video production questions.
How long does documentary video production process take?
Again, it depends. The typical timeline for documentary video production is 12-18 weeks. Still, it could take longer depending on the number of locations or interviews required or the kind of approvals needed.
What type of documentary video production clients do you typically work with?
In the past, we’ve created videos for:
- Hospitals
- NGOs
- Care providers
- Educational organizations
… and many more! We provide video production services to organizations of all sizes. If you have an important message to share but haven’t figured out how to tell it, we can help you.
How much does documentary video production cost?
Short answer: it depends! Depending on the style, length, and complexity, our video productions can range in cost from $5,000 to $200,000. However, we always work closely with our clients to help them maximize their budget and return on investment.
How do I know if you’re the right documentary video production company for me?
You can always check out our portfolio to see our past work.
But if you:
- Are trying to reach a particular audience but don’t know how to do that with video
- Want to translate some of your existing content into video
- Have a really good story that needs to be shared with the world
Then there’s a good chance we’ll get along just fine. Still, you’ll never know until you reach out.
Okay, I’m ready! When can we start working together?
Amazing! Fill out our contact form, and we’ll get back to you promptly with some next steps.