Service · Long-Form · Series · Feature
DOCUMENTARY THAT EARNS THE WATCH
Long-arc storytelling for series, founder docs, mission films, and athlete origin stories. The format that earned the Through The Smoke credit and a 2019 Esports Videographer of the Year nomination.
1
Series Directed
2019
Esports Videographer Nominee
Multi-Year
Story Arcs
Cinematic
Capture & Finish
What’s Included
What we craft in long-form
Documentary work is the discipline that taught us everything else. Multi-month shoots, story arcs that don’t reveal themselves until you cut, and the patience to wait for the moment that makes the whole piece work. We bring that approach to every long-form project — sports, brand, mission, or personal.
- Multi-episode docuseries
- Founder & origin-story features
- Mission trip & outreach films
- Sports & athlete documentaries
- Limited-run docu-podcasts
- Editorial-grade color & sound design
1
Series Directed
2019
Esports Videographer Nominee
Multi-Yr
Story Arcs
Cinema
Capture & Finish
Starting From
Custom
Scoped per project & episode count
How It Works
HOW WE BRING IT TO LIFE
Every corporate project — regardless of size — runs through our 4-step production process. No surprises. No missed deadlines.
01
Discovery & Strategy
We start by understanding your audience, goals, and where this video will live. From there we build a creative brief that drives results — not just views.
02
Pre-Production
Scripts, shotlists, location scouting, talent coordination, and logistics — every detail locked before a camera rolls.
03
Production
Our crew arrives with professional gear and the experience to capture exactly what was planned — on time, on budget, and on brand.
04
Post & Delivery
Editing, color, sound design, and graphics — all in-house. We deliver platform-ready masters plus the cut-downs you need for social, web, and internal use.
Recent Work
DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS
Common Questions
DOCUMENTARY FAQ
How long does a documentary project take?
Anywhere from 3 months for a single feature to 12+ months for a multi-episode series. Documentaries are the slowest format we produce — story arcs reveal themselves over time, and we’d rather let the piece breathe than ship something thin. Phased delivery is available too (episode one first, season later).
Do you have experience with sports/esports documentaries specifically?
Yes. Sean directed Through The Smoke — a documentary series at Complexity Gaming following a young CS:GO team through their first competitive season. It earned a 2019 Esports Videographer of the Year nomination at the Esports Awards. The discipline transfers to traditional sports and any subject where storytelling matters more than chronology.
How much does a documentary cost?
Scoped per project — there’s no shelf price for a documentary. Budget depends on episode count, length, travel, talent fees, and music licensing. A single-feature documentary typically starts in the mid five figures; multi-episode series scale from there. We quote line-item so the budget is transparent.
Will I see rough cuts before final delivery?
Always. Milestone reviews are built into every documentary project: script/treatment review, assembly-cut review, fine-cut review, and finishing review. You’ll never see the project for the first time as a “finished film” — you’ll have shaped it with us along the way.
Who owns the footage and final film?
The client owns the final master and full broadcast rights. DMC retains limited portfolio/promotional usage rights for our own marketing (case study, social, our work page). All other rights — including footage licensing and resale — are clearly assigned in the project agreement before the camera rolls.
Get a Quote
READY TO GET STARTED?
Tell us about your project and we’ll come back within one business day with timeline, scope, and a clear quote. No pushy sales calls.
Or call us directly: +1 (469) 226-4070 · Email: sean@dallasmediacompany.com