Cinegrade

Documentary

Documentary & Campaign Films

Mission-driven storytelling for nonprofits, causes and founders.

The Approach

Some stories need more than a minute.

Some stories need more than a minute. Our documentary work for causes like Paws of War is built on interviews, patience and access: we spend the time with the people at the center of the story so the film earns the emotion it asks for.

Campaign films are cut to raise funds, recruit and build awareness, with short versions for social and a full-length piece for galas, donors and your website.

What You Get

Everything it takes, in house.

Story developmentResearch, pre-interviews and a structure before a single frame is shot.
Interview productionLit, multi-camera interviews with broadcast-quality sound.
Verité & b-rollUnscripted coverage that shows the work, not just talks about it.
Fundraising cutsGala, donor and social versions from the same footage.
Tributes & memorialsSensitive, respectful films for moments that matter to families and teams.
Nonprofit friendlyScoped to the budget and the mission, with a clear plan up front.

Questions

Good to know.

How long should a documentary piece be?

Campaign films usually land between three and eight minutes, with 30 to 90 second cutdowns. Longer formats are possible when the story calls for it.

Do you work with nonprofits?

Often. Paws of War is a long-running partner. We scope nonprofit work to the budget and the goal of the campaign.

Can you film interviews remotely?

We prefer to be in the room, but we can direct remote interviews and integrate them cleanly when travel is not possible.

Let’s Make Something

Serious about content
that converts?

Book a 30-minute strategy call. We will talk goals, audience and budget, and you will leave with a clear plan for the shoot. No pressure, no pitch deck.

631-816-5052michael@cinegradeinc.com

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