Documentary Production

Real Stories.
Lasting Impact.

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  • Research · Story · Film · Post-production

We document people, communities, cultures, organizations, and important issues through thoughtful research, authentic storytelling, and professional film production.

Commission a Documentary Types of documentaries

Documentary, not fiction

Feature films generally focus on scripted or otherwise constructed narrative storytelling, while documentaries primarily explore real people, places, events, issues, and experiences.

AfarAtmosphere from our location library · Wikimedia Commons

For anyone who wants real stories documented professionally

  • Organizations
  • NGOs
  • Businesses
  • Institutions
  • Cultural organizations
  • Researchers
  • Broadcasters
  • Individuals
Looking for scripted storytelling? Feature Film Production

Types of documentaries

The stories we document

Six families of real stories, from a company’s history to a community’s. Pick the closest one and the inquiry form opens with it already selected.

Corporate documentaries

  • Company histories
  • Organizational profiles
  • Corporate milestones
  • Business development stories
  • Employee and leadership stories
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Social & development documentaries

  • Community development projects
  • Human-interest stories
  • Education initiatives
  • Public awareness campaigns
  • Social and economic issues
  • Development program documentation
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Cultural & historical documentaries

  • Ethiopian traditions
  • Cultural heritage
  • Historical accounts
  • Traditional arts and crafts
  • Music and cultural practices
  • Community histories
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Environmental documentaries

  • Environmental conservation
  • Wildlife and biodiversity
  • Natural landscapes
  • Climate-related issues
  • Sustainability projects
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Biographical documentaries

  • Personal life stories
  • Artist profiles
  • Interviews with notable individuals
  • Family histories
  • Professional journeys
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Event & institutional documentaries

  • Major events
  • Organizational milestones
  • Conferences and initiatives
  • Institutional achievements
  • Project impact stories
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What we put first

Real stories, told with care

  1. Storytelling

    Thoughtful research first, then a clear story: who it is about, what is at stake, and why it deserves to be seen.

  2. Authenticity

    Real people, real places and real voices, filmed as they are and heard in their own words.

  3. Production quality

    Professional filming, location audio, editing, color grading and sound design, so the story holds up on every screen it reaches.

  4. Responsible documentation

    Consent, accuracy and respect for the people and communities who share their stories with us.

Documentary production services

From research to final delivery

Depending on the project, we may provide:

  • 01Research and concept development
  • 02Story development
  • 03Interview planning
  • 04Location scouting
  • 05Filming and cinematography
  • 06Interview recording
  • 07Location audio recording
  • 08Archival material coordination
  • 09Editing and post-production
  • 10Color grading
  • 11Sound design
  • 12Subtitles and captions
  • 13Narration
  • 14Graphics and titles
  • 15Short promotional versions
  • 16Final delivery in agreed formats

Each documentary is scoped with you. Services depend on the project.

Location scouting

Ethiopia, frame by frame

We take pride in facilitating filming in a diverse range of stunning locations throughout Ethiopia. These photographs from our location library show places, not client projects.

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  1. The ridge approaching Ras Dashen in the Simien Mountains, Ethiopia
    01 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

    Simien MountainsThe ridge approaching Ras Dashen

  2. A papyrus tankwa boat on the shore of Lake Hayq, Wollo, Ethiopia
    02 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

    WolloA papyrus tankwa boat on Lake Hayq

  3. The rock-hewn church of Bete Giyorgis seen from above, Lalibela, Ethiopia
    03 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

    LalibelaThe rock-hewn church of Bete Giyorgis

  4. The crater lake of Wonchi seen from the rim, Ethiopia
    04 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

    WonchiThe crater lake, seen from the rim

  5. A crenellated tower of the Fasilides castle at Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar, Ethiopia
    05 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

    FasilidesA tower of the castle at Fasil Ghebbi, Gondar

  6. A salt caravan crossing the Danakil salt plain in the Afar region, Ethiopia
    06 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

    AfarA salt caravan on the Danakil plain

  7. The permanent lava lake inside the Erta Ale volcano, Ethiopia
    07 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

    Erta AleThe lava lake inside the volcano

  8. The skyline of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    08 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

    Addis AbabaThe capital’s skyline

  9. Giant lobelias beside a highland trail in the Simien range, Ethiopia
    09 ▸ Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

    Winding RoadGiant lobelias beside a highland trail

Documentary portfolio

Real stories, on screen

Each documentary will be presented with its stills, a trailer, a short synopsis, the subject and our production role.

Commission a documentary

Have a story that should be told?

Tell us about the subject, the people involved and where the film will be seen. We come back with questions, an approach and a quote. Not sure about the length or format yet? Leave it blank, we’ll advise you.

Prefer to talk it through?

Call+251 911 204 388 WhatsAppMessage our team Emailtedystudios1@gmail.com

The story

Intended audience and use

The production

Archival material available?

Where to reach you

We reply by phone or email.