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Targeted audience outreach TV, radio, Internet, schools, cable
www.westglen.com
25+ yrs of award winning commercial production and post production
SteveProckoProductions.com
So Cal. Corporate Video Service. Film & Edit Training & Event Videos
DigitalPickle.com
Final Cut & After Effects Experts. Creative, Fast & Cost-Effective.
www.promedialabs.com/video
Award winning commercial film / video production. We Tell Stories.
www.hotbed.com
Corporate Specialist- Events, Shows Marketing, Infomercials, So.Cal.
www.mtpro.tv
HD/SD Video Production & Editing Ph: 310-488-4331. Hablamos Espanol.
thetanorigroup.com
Write, shoot, direct, edit your own documentary films in NY, LA, London
www.nyfa.com/
Provider of instructional videos and software providing tutorial help in math, business, science, grammar, phonics language and ESL (ESOL).
www.acemath.com
A&E is a producer and distributor of educational media of all topics. A&E Television Networks, a joint venture of the Hearst Corporation (37.5%; ABC, Inc., 37.5%; and NBC, 25%), is an award-winning, international media company offering consumers...
www.aetv.com
Producer/distributor, African Family Film Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to bringing uplifting images of African peoples to schools, community groups, public and alternative media. Their film projects are dedicated to providing...
www.africanfamily.org
Film, television, industrial theater production company specializing in the crafting of films, videos and launches for the advertising and corporate industries.
www.africanmotion.co.za
Producer and distributor of documentary films on subjects that include American literature, history, social justice, religion, child development and culture.
www.ageefilms.org
Company specializes in advertising film production for agencies, short and documentary film producion, and line production for producers needing assistance on location in the Nordic countries.
www.alligatorfilm.no
Leading distributor of broadcast quality documentaries and educational videos to schools, libraries and other institutions.
www.ambrosevideo.com
Producer and distributor of training videos and other products as part of the Provant Solution.
www.ammedia.com
Adventure, nature and travel program producer, serving the film, video and television industry. A media production consultant, script and copy writer.
www.andreaswallach.com
Film and video company that has created films and videos independently, for broadcast and a wide variety of clients.
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Company whose services range from consultation to full participation in the development, production and editorial of large-format projects.
www.aperturefilms.com
Promotes and distributes the cinemas of the Arab world in North America. This site features a wide range of narrative films, documentaries, visual essays and ethnographic films, all of which are subtitled in English. Most of their films are for ...
www.arabfilm.com
Self-contained production facility offering advanced technology in video and film production for corporate and commercial clients.
www.arrowheadfilms.com
Company offers motion picture production assistance, postproduction cinema services, dubbing, editing, script translations, videocassette distribution and sales of its documentary films.
www.arsmar.com
Company whose creative services span music videos and multimedia CD-ROMs. Offers directorial talent with video, film, documentary and corporate video as well as production management.
artattackprods.com
A California based independent film production and distribution company offering online purchases of an eclectic collection feature films, documentaries and children's titles.
www.artistic-license-inc.com
A leading supplier of educational software and videos to schools in the UK. AVP is also a developer of educational and reference multimedia CD-ROMs.
www.avp.co.uk
Specialist in television advertisements, corporate and industrial videos, music videos, training and documentary films, as well as infomercials.
www.be-cinematic.com
Develops videos and films about the environment in the United States. Based in Pennsylvania.
www.bullfrogfilms.com
Canamedia's distribution division is a major syndicator across Canada and the US and is a leader in the new specialty channel universe. In Europe and Australasia, Canamedia's catalogue of programs also gets wide exposure. Apart from its documen...
www.canamedia.com
Provider of films and video in the behavioral sciences and psychological cinema register and Penn State audio-visual services sales titles.
www.cde.psu.edu
Producer, distributor of over 1200 videos for education, library, television, health and home video.
www.chiptaylor.com
Distributor of art & humanities, health, science and world cultural titles appropriate for classroom instruction and curriculum enrichment (for both secondary and post-secondary education) as well as for professional training, public screenings,...
www.cinemaguild.com
Bellevue, Washington independent film production company founded by investor Paul G. Allen (former Microsoft co-founder) to originate, develop and finance creative movie projects.
www.clearblueskyfilms.com
Video series illustrating the impact of the Industrial Revolution in 19th Century America.
www.daats.com
Deja View specializes in the production and distribution of informational and instructional videos. These video programs are best employed as training and instructional materials. Our clients comprise a diversified list of businesses. They inc...
www.dejaview.com
Producer and distributor of cultural videos and documentaries.
home.earthlink.net
Provider of video training that uses assistive and instructional technologies.
www.edc.org
Distributor of a variety of educational videos and media.
www.education2000inc.com
Producer and provider of educational media for junior highs, high schools, and universities.
www.edvidnet.com
As a division of Facets Multi-Media, this media arts organization is a distributor of foreign, classic, cult, art and hard-to-find videos. Facets also has its own video label which has exclusive distribution rights to over 200 videos by cutting...
www.facets.org
Distributor of award-winning documentary films and videos primarily for educational use.
www.filmakers.com
Company dedicated to the mounting of exploration expeditions of both above and below water frontiers in Australia and abroad. With the use of technology, the help of environmentally aware corporations and with the support of internationally reno...
www.frontier.net.au
Production company specializing in high-quality documentary films and magazines focusing on science, adventure and culture.
www.gedeon.com
Distributor of literary, cultural and historical films and videos along with civic information.
www.gem.greenwood.com
Full service film and video production studio specializing in independent, documentary, corporate and broadcast solutions including production, post animation and graphics. Locations in San Francisco, Portland and New York.
www.geographica.com
Independent film and video producer and distributor. Titles have been used as educational and organizing tools for activists.
www.gmpfilms.com
Provider of a variety of videotape products designed for children ages 3-8.
www.goodconversations.com
Supplier of rare and unique films from the silent period and early sound era. Early television videos are now in the catalog.
www.grapevinevideo.com
Producer and distributor of television programs. Distributes documentaries, drama, lifestyle and children's programming.
www.greatnorth.ab.ca
Producer/distributor of educational and documentary film and software.
www.heritageproductions.com
Provider of videotaped historical information ranging from great speeches to facts about this day in history.
www.historychannel.com
Provider of independent films and art and cultural documentaries from around the globe.
www.homevision.com
Independent film and television production company specializing in information, entertainment and educational programming for domestic and international markets.
www.igc.org
Provider of a variety of videos relating to world wars, speeches and space exploration.
www.ihffilm.com
United Kingdom firm that produces features and long-form documentaries, as well as ambitious collaborations with artists
www.illumin.co.uk
Provider of a variety of equipment and multimedia display devices and a collection of videos and films for instruction.
www.indiana.edu
Group of Southern California colleges that provide telecourses utilizing TV broadcasts and videotapes.
www.intelecom.org
Distributors of educational and training videos in English and French.
www.itf.ca
Producer and supplier of film and television programming aimed at families.
www.janson.com
Film production company specializing in extreme sports.
www.jsptv.com
Theatrical distribution company specializing in classics and foreign language art films. The company began operation with a license to handle theatrical distribution of the Janus Collection, a library containing over 100 important European and A...
www.kino.com
Online catalog of Les Blanks films now available at UC Berkeley's Media Resources Center. Site also includes catalog of 16 mm and video on Real Food and Roots Music.
www.lesblank.com
Assists in the development of video collection in public libraries, and to increase the public access to the independent film and video community through the doors of US public libraries.
www.librarymedia.org
Distributor of educational video, CD-ROM, audiobook and DVD to schools and public libraries nationwide.
www.libraryvideo.com
Producer and distributer of videos that help children become caring, respectful, responsible people who think critically, solve problems non-violently, and make choices based on what's right instead of what they can get away with.
www.livewiremedia.com
Provider of informational, educational and other programming for the nationwide library community.
www.lvn.org
Company with experience in feature films, short films, advertisements and documentaries.
www.macmillanfilms.com
Provider of a variety of educational video products for children.
www.magicmusicproductions.com
California based educational video company that produces and distributes videos for the K-12, College, Health and Public Library Markets.
www.mediaguild.com
International distributor of classic films and art films.
www.milestonefilms.com
Distributor of Canadian independent film and video throughout western Canada.
www.movingimages.bc.ca
Producer and distributor of educational telecommunication programs for all media including television and public radio.
www.nativetelecom.org
Producer of educational films and videos for: college educators, K-12 teachers, community groups and libraries.
www.newday.com
Site for educational videos on African American life and history, race relations and diversity training, African cinema, Media and Society, labor studies, campus life and more.
www.newsreel.org
Provider of theatrical and educational videos, CD-ROM's and DVD's.
www.newyorkerfilms.com
Chicago-based communications company led by Emmy award-winning director Chuck Olin. A full-line production house applying documentary-style approach to development and educational films for cultural and not-for-profit institutions; to corporate...
www.olinfilms.com
Provider of a variety of performance and recreational videos.
www.performancevideo.com
As a subsidiary of Peter Pan Industries, this independent entertainment distribution company develops television broadcast properties, theatrical films, DVD, special interest, children's home video, Latin music, music publishing and recording, ...
www.peterpan.com
Producer of videotape products of interest to Quakers, women, artists, psychologists, educators, sociologists, historians, anthropologists and archeologists.
www.quakervideo.com
Global producer of special interest home video and DVD product, as well as television programming.
www.questar1.com
Provider of products for those interested human rights, civil liberties, urban studies, social work, sociology, ethics, mental health, legal studies, political science, poverty, journalism, film, administration of justice, public health, public ...
www.richardcohenfilms.com
Provider of a variety of video and multimedia products and video production services.
www.rmimedia.com
Provider of training for state agencies, private industry, and individuals and offers programs of cultural, historical and educational significance to the general public.
www.scetv.org
Provider of documentaries, "after-school" TV dramas, public television series, television commercials and feature films.
www.screenscopefilms.com
National clearinghouse for college admissions videos designed to streamline the search process.
www.searchbyvideo.com
Provider of full-service video production services to numerous corporate, governmental and non-profit organizations.
www.seniorvision.com
Cambridge, Massachusetts, based organization making and distributing documentary films and videos to create new perspectives on important social issues. Web site includes links to Award Winning Titles, information on study guides and curriculum,...
www1.shore.net
Provider of a variety of video products on history and tourisim in New England.
www.siteprod.com
Clargary Region Arts Foundation animation company producing short animation films and how-to information.
www.spots.ab.ca
Independent production company making educational, documentary and promotional television programs, videos and CD ROMs for clients in the UK and overseas.
www.suffolkfilms.co.uk
Video distribution company providing a variety of videotape products on thousands of topics.
www.tapeworm.com
Producer and distributer of animated and live action entertainment for television and theatrical release.
www.thamedia.com
Provider of training videos on fire and general safety and crime prevention.
www.theideabank.com
Provider of documentaries on social issues and multicultural issues.
www.turningtide.com
Television producer, co-producer, and broadcaster providing a variety of educational media products.
www.tvo.org
Provider of a variety of videotapes and DVD's on virtually any subject.
www.uncommon-video.com
Distributor of curriculum-based videos and instructional CD-ROMs.
gpn.unl.edu
Provider of videos for teens on current social issues.
www.uwgb.edu
Provider of television news archived files for research, review, and study.
tvnews.vanderbilt.edu
Provider of instructional videos relating to children, health and recreation.
www.video11.com
Provider of educational videos and CD-ROM's for school curriculum and activists on the environment, human rights, violence prevention, womens rights and energy concerns.
www.videoproject.org
Provider of educational media products that include videos on demand and videotapes for sale.
www.washington.edu
Distributor and producer of sponsored programming on behalf of corporations, trade associations, government agencies, advertising and public relations agencies and non-profit foundations.
www.westglen.com
Non-profit media arts organization which facilitates the production, promotion, distribution and exhibition of independent films and videotapes by and about women.
www.wmm.com
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Guide to Documentary and Nonfiction Film Production Companies
Use a documentary production company to tell your story or spotlight an issueDocumentary film companies handle the nuts and bolts of production. Their experience and competence smooth the way for creative minds to get their work out there. Whether you are aiming for exposure via public television, submitting your work to a film festival, a television network or gearing for a smaller scale, documentary production companies are invaluable for their expertise. Nonfiction production companies provide services ranging from field assistance to coordination to cinematography. Consider these key factors in selecting a documentary film production company:
1. Documentary-making production companies that match your financial capabilities
2. Professional documentary film producers who share your aesthetic values and outlook
3. Documentary companies with award-winning credentials
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Seek documentary producers with ties to nonprofit organizations, sponsors or other funding
Successful documentary production companies or related organizations have established relationships with financial backers, lenders or advocates of various social causes. These documentary companies can parlay their prior successes on behalf of your project because they know what distribution companies want from independent producers.
I recommend:
Although not a documentary production company, Working Films connects independent filmmakers with community advocates. Serving as a clearinghouse of networking resources, this organization connects documentary film companies to socially active individuals and groups. Documentary film production companies like Action Films offer a history of success which can facilitate funding or distribution opportunities.
Choose a documentary production company whose work and values you respect
You want to feel comfortable with the style and substance of the documentary producers you select. Don't aim too high or too low, but seek documentary-making production companies that mirror your own style and outlook.
I recommend:
Engel Entertainment and Associated Producers garner worldwide acclaim for their work as documentary and nonfiction film production companies.
Use online resources to get an overview of leading documentary film production companies
Documentary enthusiasts assemble information from around the world on the best and the brightest of established as well as up-and-coming professional documentary film producers. These sites perform dual functions: networking contacts for documentary producers and forums for exchanging ideas and resources.
I recommend:
RealScreen's annual Global 100 provides links to the top documentary film producers in the industry. Free Speech TV provides a digital outlet for professional documentary film producers and lists partners for networking.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide- Scour insider industry partners and information exchanges to introduce your project to a real name.
- Attend one of the many industry events like international or local film festivals where you can meet documentary producers in person.








