FILM
Documentary & Reportage
Real people, real work: a story people believe.
Some stories need more than a polished spot, they need real people. MAD MIRROR STUDIOS shoots documentaries and reportage for brands, hotels, family businesses and media, with production experience for ZDF and 3sat. The chef behind the pass, the founder, the team before the season opens: researched, shot and edited with journalistic care.
What you get
Always included
- Research, story development and interview preparation
- On-location shooting with a small documentary crew
- Authentic interview direction
- Long-form edit and episodic cutdowns
- Color grade, mix and subtitling
- Festival and broadcast-ready masters
How we work
Our film process
- 01
Briefing & concept
We define the goal, the audience and the core message, then translate it into a treatment, storyboard and production plan.
- 02
Pre-production
Locations, permits, casting, gear and schedule are locked so shoot day runs without surprises.
- 03
Production
We shoot ourselves with cinema-grade equipment, directed for the platforms where the content will live: 16:9 for website and YouTube, 9:16 for Reels and TikTok.
- 04
Post & delivery
Edit, color grade, sound design and motion graphics, delivered in every format and aspect ratio you need.
What is the difference between a documentary and a brand film?
A brand film presents your company at its best in a controlled way. A documentary observes real situations and lets the story emerge, which creates a deeper, more credible connection with the audience.
How long is a typical brand documentary?
Most brand documentaries run between five and twenty minutes, often accompanied by short episodes for social media. Length follows the story, not the other way around.
Can employees, guests or customers be protagonists?
Yes, they are usually the best protagonists. We prepare everyone carefully, direct interviews conversationally and make people comfortable on camera, no acting experience needed.
What language are the interviews in?
Whichever language the people on camera are most comfortable in. We hold interviews in German, English and Spanish ourselves and bring in native speakers from our network for other languages. Subtitles can be added in any language your audience speaks.