Documentaries

Gener8 Media Documentary Production

For Real, High Impact stories that need to be told

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Overview:

Gener8 Media specializes in producing high-impact, socially relevant content with an emphasis on cinematic storytelling, ethical production practices, and collaborative creative execution. This proposal outlines two production models: one for a standalone feature documentary and another for a multi-episode documentary series. Both include full-service production management, crew coordination, editing, post-production, and final delivery for distribution.

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Option 1: Feature-Length Documentary (Single Film)​

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In this model, Gener8 Media produces a single, standalone documentary film (typically 60–90 minutes). The process includes development, pre-production, interviews, field production, post-production, and delivery of a final master.

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Included Services and Estimated Costs:

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• Development & Pre-Production: $15,000 – $25,000
  Series concept development, episode planning, research coordination, casting/interview outreach, location prep, permitting, scheduling, and administrative setup.

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• Production (12–20 shoot days): $75,000 – $120,000
  Multi-location field production, including full crew (directors, cinematographers, sound recordists, producers), camera/lens/audio rental packages, travel, lodging, production insurance, transportation, and catering.

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• Editing (3–6 episodes): $35,000 – $55,000
  Comprehensive post-production including narrative structuring, editorial pacing, sound design, dialogue mixing, color grading, and episodic mastering for broadcast or streaming delivery.

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• Music Licensing / Original Scoring: $6,000 – $10,000
  Custom theme music, mood scoring, and licensing of commercial or documentary-grade tracks.

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• Motion Graphics / Animated Titles: $6,000 – $10,000
  Series branding, lower-thirds, animated maps, charts, infographics, and episode transitions.

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• Legal, Compliance & Delivery: $8,000 – $12,000
  E&O insurance, talent/location/documentary releases, legal review, deliverables for multiple platforms (including closed captioning, subtitle translation, and metadata packaging).

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• Estimated Total:
  $150,000 – $250,000

 

Option 2: Documentary Series (3–6 Episodes, 20–30 mins each)

In this model, Gener8 Media produces a multi-episode series exploring your subject in deeper segments—ideal for episodic storytelling, educational releases, or streaming platforms.

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Included Services and Estimated Costs:

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• Development & Pre-Production: $12,000 – $18,000
  Series structure, story arc planning, research, scheduling, crew assembly, permits, and production logistics.

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• Production (12–20 shoot days): $55,000 – $90,000
  Full production crew, cinematographers, location audio, lighting and grip packages, travel, lodging (if required), production insurance, and multi-location coordination.

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• Editing (3–6 episodes): $30,000 – $50,000
  Narrative editing, color grading, sound mixing, subtitle integration, and mastering for episodic release across digital or broadcast platforms.

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• Music Licensing / Scoring: $4,000 – $8,000
  Original music for intros/outros, mood scoring, and licensed tracks for key segments.

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• Motion Graphics / Titles: $5,000 – $8,000
  Series branding, maps, animated infographics, lower-thirds, and credit sequences.

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• Legal & Delivery: $6,000 – $10,000
  E&O insurance, appearance/location releases, episode formatting for streaming platforms, and legal review of content.

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• Estimated Total:
  $100,000 – $200,000

 

Deliverables (Both Options Include):

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• Professionally filmed and edited documentary or docuseries
   

• Color-graded final masters with sound design and scoring
   

• Motion graphics and visual branding
   

• Exported for festivals, streaming, or internal use
   

• Ethical and sensitive handling of all subject matter
   

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Optional Add-Ons:

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• Behind-the-Scenes / Promo Content: $1,500 – $4,000
   

• Custom Trailer / Teaser Production: $1,200 – $2,500
   

• Social Media Reels / Educational Cuts: Priced per request
   

 

Next Steps:

Gener8 Media is ready to bring your vision to life with the care and production quality it deserves. Please confirm which model best suits your goals, and we’ll follow up with a detailed timeline, creative plan, and production agreement.

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Contact:

Lucas Simmons
Executive Producer
Gener8 Media Inc.
lucas@gener8mediainc.com