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Documentary Production

Long-form storytelling for organizations with a story worth telling well.

Long-form story films for Vermont nonprofits, businesses, and mission-driven organizations

Documentary is what we do best. We've produced films marking the 50-year anniversary of the Vermont Economic Development Authority, the 20-year history of Phoenix Feeds & Nutrition, the 17-year run of the Wheels for Warmth fundraiser, and the alumni stories that define Burke Mountain Academy. Each one starts with discovery, research, and a treatment — long before the crew arrives.

We work with nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, and businesses where the story is the product. Documentary projects are scoped around interview-led storytelling, archival research, multi-location filming, and editing that respects the subject. We do not produce hagiographies — we produce films that hold up because the story is real.

Most documentary projects run as multi-day productions with deliverables ranging from a feature-length film to a tight 60-second story spot built from the same footage. We deliver festival-ready masters as well as web and social cutdowns.

Best For

Who this is for

  • Nonprofit case studies and impact films
  • Long-form brand and origin stories
  • Historical milestone and anniversary films
  • Public health and education content
  • Founder and legacy stories
  • Cause-driven campaigns and advocacy
What's Included

Scope of work

  • Discovery interviews, research, and treatment
  • Interview question development
  • Multi-day production across locations
  • Archival sourcing and rights when needed
  • Documentary-grade edit, color grade, and sound design
  • Festival-ready master plus web and social cuts
Pricing

Documentary projects typically start around $7,500 and scale with scope. See ranges at /pricing.

Work With RetroMotion

Documentary Production
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Tell us what you're making. A short discovery call usually gets us to a clear scope and a confident answer on whether we're the right fit.