What documentary production services do you offer?

We deliver documentaries of all shapes and sizes and can help with anything, from delivering all aspects of a production to simply assisting with one small part of the process. Services include Documentary Development, Script Writing, Location Scouting, Crewing, Shooting, Interviews, Editing, Sound Design, Colour Grading, and Animation.

What types of documentaries do you make?

Here Now Films has delivered documentaries for BBC World, AirBnB, The Tate, and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. We specialise in short form micro documentaries and docu-series for companies and charities making the world a better place.

What documentary production experience do you have?

Over the last 4 years, we’ve delivered documentaries for some of London’s best known brands. Our experience ranges from producing docu-series for national campaigns to engaging large audiences globally.

How much does a documentary cost to make?

The cost varies significantly based on the scope and length of the documentary. Short form documentaries start around £5,000, while longer, more complex projects can cost upwards of £20,000.

How long does it take to make a documentary video?

The timeline can vary widely. Simple stories might be completed in 3-4 weeks, while larger, more detailed documentaries can take months or even a year to produce.

What equipment do you use?

We use Netflix approved, full frame, cinema cameras, and own a studio equipped with advanced lighting and sound recording equipment. Owning our equipment helps keep costs down and quality high.

What insurance do you need for documentary filmmaking?

Our projects require high levels of insurance to protect our crew, the public, and the locations we film in. We ensure comprehensive coverage for all our productions.

Branded Documentary Production
in the heart of London.

Branded Documentary | London

We’re a London based video production company that specialises in hard hitting micro and branded documentaries. We work with brands, charities, project and individuals to tell hard hitting stories that drive change.

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AirBnB / Micro Documentary Series

Partnering with London based Agency, NOMAD, we told the story of 4 people who relied on tourism as a way of life. The films were used as a part of a Cornwall wide campaign to reframe AirBnB back to its roots.

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BugLife International / Micro Documentary

We partnered with BugLife, one of London’s leading conservation charities, to tell the story of their nationally acclaimed pollinator project.

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Good Seafood Guide / Micro Documentary

As COVID locked down the international fishing market the fisherman of Cornwall had to find another way. This is their story.

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Who We
Work With

Local Nature Partnership / Micro Documentary

Showcasing the importance of social prescription in Somerset. The end film was screened to GP’s and decision makers across 15 major events in Somerset.

Tate Galleries / Micro Docs

We work on an ongoing basis with The Tate to produce micro documentaries about their artists in residence.

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Ed’s contact details (just because it’s nice to have a person to speak to.)

Ed’s Number: 07412543822
Ed’s Email: Ed@herenow.film

Documentary Production FAQs

Here Now Films was started with the idea of making great film for people doing great things to make the world a better place. Today, we’re proud to have delivered documentaries for some of London’s biggest names and to call ourselves one of London’s leading video production companies.

We deliver documentaries of all shapes and sizes and can help with anything, from delivering all aspects of a production to simply assisting with one small part of the process.
Here are a few documentary services we offer…
Pre-Production Services:
- Documentary Development
- Documentary Script Writing
- Location Scouting
- Sourcing Equipment
- Acquiring Permissions
- Shot-Listing
- Mood-Boarding
Production Services:
- Crewing
- Shooting
- Interviews (filming and running)
Post-Production Services:
- Editing
- Sound Design
- Colour Grading
- Animation
Here Now Films has delivered documentaries for the likes of BBC World, AirBnB, The Tate, The Lost Gardens of Heligan. We specialise in short form micro documentaries and docu-series for companies and charities making the world a better place.
Over the last 4 years we’ve delivered documentaries for some of London’s best known brands. From the likes of BBC World to an audience of over 400 million people to creating a docu-series for a national AirBnB campaign, we like to think we now know a thing or two about story.
As a rule of thumb, a short form documentary (2-10 mins) will cost around £5,000-£16,000, a medium length documentary (10-30 mins) will cost around £12,000-£25,000, a longer documentary (>30min) will cost anywhere North of £20,000.
Documentaries don’t need to take a long time! Simple stories can be developed, filmed and edited within 3-4 weeks! Or even faster in special circumstances. However, most documentaries are large undertakings and can take months to produce, sometimes even a year or so for larger productions.
Here Now Films shoots on Netflix approved, full frame, cinema cameras. We also own a studio filled with lights and sound recording equipment. We own our own equipment in-house that means there are no costly extras further down the line. This is especially important for longer projects like documentaries.
Documentary filmmaking has taken us from mountain tops to city blocks! Everywhere we’ve gone we’ve always needed the highest levels of insurance possible to make sure both the crew and public are covered to the maximum they possibly can be.

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Here Now Films
124 City Rd
London
EC1V 2NX

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm

Phone
+44 (0) 7412543822

Branded Documentary Production
in the heart of London.