Documentary Films
Documentary Production Company in Delhi
Real stories, researched and told.
Bintin Media researches, writes, films and edits documentaries for broadcasters, OTT platforms, companies, public institutions and NGOs. Our founder has made documentary films since 2012, and our team has produced more than 100 documentaries, interviews and ground reports.
From our office in Defence Colony, South Delhi, we handle the complete documentary: subject research, interviews, script, field shoot, edit and delivery to broadcast or digital specifications.
Briefs welcome from India and international teams
Films for
Doordarshan · Central Warehousing Corporation · Kalpataru
- Research & Archive
- Interviews
- Field Shoot
- Edit & Sound
Selected documentaries
Documentaries we’ve produced.
Selected documentary work, with our role in each film. Our documentary Bharat Ek Vishwaguru has been covered by Hindustan Times and The Pioneer, and our social-awareness work has received a letter of appreciation from Delhi Police.
Central WarehousingCorporation
Corporate documentary · 2025
Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC)
Research, script, direction and edit by Bintin Media.
Documentary · Doordarshan
Bharat Ek Vishwaguru
30-minute documentary on India’s education system and its youth, cleared for release on Doordarshan. Research, script and direction by Nitin Vashisth.
Social-awareness documentaries
Bintin Originals
Our own documentaries on addiction, public safety, women’s safety, the environment and legal awareness. This work received a letter of appreciation from Delhi Police.
Documentary · Channel or client · Year
Documentary title
One line on the subject. Your role: research, script, direction, shoot, edit.
Documentary · Channel or client · Year
Documentary title
One line on the subject. Your role: research, script, direction, shoot, edit.
Documentary · Channel or client · Year
Documentary title
One line on the subject. Your role: research, script, direction, shoot, edit.
Voices
What people say about our documentary.
Public figures, spiritual leaders and media personalities on Bharat Ek Vishwaguru and the work of Bintin Media, in their own words.
Video · Bharat Ek Vishwaguru
Name — role
One line on what they say about the documentary.
Video · Bharat Ek Vishwaguru
Name — role
One line on what they say about the documentary.
Video · Bharat Ek Vishwaguru
Name — role
One line on what they say about the documentary.
Video · Bharat Ek Vishwaguru
Name — role
One line on what they say about the documentary.
What we make
Documentaries we produce.
Every documentary has a different audience and purpose. These are the main types of documentary films we research and produce.
01
Broadcast and OTT Documentaries
Long-form documentaries for television channels and OTT platforms, researched and structured for a broad audience. Bharat Ek Vishwaguru, cleared for Doordarshan, is one of our recent broadcast films.
Common uses30 and 60-minute formats · Channel submission versions · Subtitles · Promos and trailers
02
Corporate and Institutional Documentaries
Tell the story of an organisation, a project or a milestone with depth. We have made documentary films for Central Warehousing Corporation and Indian Railways, and on railway electrification work for Kalpataru.
Common usesProject documentation · Anniversary and history films · Infrastructure stories · Leadership interviews
03
CSR and Impact Documentaries
Show what a programme changed, through the people it reached. We document CSR and NGO work on the ground, with beneficiary interviews, field footage and clear reporting for stakeholders. Explore CSR and NGO films →
Common usesImpact films · CSR annual reports · Programme documentation · Donor and partner screenings
04
Social-awareness Documentaries
Films that help people understand a public issue and act on it. Our original documentaries cover addiction, public safety, women’s safety, the environment and legal awareness.
Common usesPublic campaigns · Institutional awareness · Lived experiences · Expert voices
05
Docu-series and Digital Documentaries
Episodic documentaries for YouTube, OTT and social platforms, planned so each episode stands on its own while the series builds a larger story.
Common usesYouTube series · OTT episodes · Short documentaries · Vertical cut-downs
06
Documentary Research and Scriptwriting
Research, treatment and script support for producers, channels and organisations who are making their own documentary and want a strong story structure.
Common usesSubject research · Treatments · Interview preparation · Narration scripts
Research first
Every documentary starts with research.
Before we film, we study the subject: published material, records and archives, the people involved and the experts worth hearing from. We check facts and plan the interviews so the film is accurate and the story holds together.
That research becomes a treatment and a script, which give the documentary its direction, structure and voice.
The same approach runs through our own documentaries and expert conversations.
Where it will be seen
Made for broadcast, OTT and digital.
- Doordarshan and broadcast channels
- OTT platforms
- YouTube
- Film festivals and screenings
- CSR and annual reports
- Websites and events
Running time, language versions, subtitles and channel or festival delivery specifications are agreed at the start of the project.
How it works
From subject to screen.
01 — Subject and Brief
We understand the subject, audience, platform, running time, budget and deadline, and any approvals the film will need.
02 — Research and Treatment
We research the subject, identify the people and places, and write a treatment that sets out the story and visual approach.
03 — Script and Interview Plan
We develop the script or narrative outline, prepare interview questions and plan locations, permissions and the shoot schedule.
04 — Field Shoot
We film interviews and locations with the right crew, capture the visuals the story needs and keep to the agreed schedule.
05 — Edit, Review and Deliver
We edit picture and sound, add narration, graphics and subtitles, share cuts for agreed review rounds and deliver to specification.
International organisations
A documentary partner in India for international teams.
We welcome documentary briefs from international broadcasters, NGOs, foundations and companies who need a research and production team in India.
Briefing, treatment and script reviews and edit feedback can be handled remotely. Filming plans, review milestones and delivery formats are agreed before work begins. How we work with international teams →
Named producer contact
Hindi and English interviews
Permissions and local coordination
Treatment, script and cut approvals
Subtitles and delivery specifications
Releases, rights and confidentiality
FAQs
Documentary production FAQs.
What does a documentary production company do?
A documentary production company researches a real subject and turns it into a film. At Bintin Media that covers subject research, the treatment and script, interviews, the field shoot, editing, narration, subtitles and delivery for broadcast, OTT or digital release.
What kinds of documentaries do you make?
We make broadcast and OTT documentaries, corporate and institutional documentaries, CSR and impact films, social-awareness documentaries, docu-series and short digital documentaries. We also provide research and scriptwriting for other producers.
Have you made documentaries for television?
Yes. Our documentary Bharat Ek Vishwaguru, on India’s education system and its youth, has been cleared for release on Doordarshan. Our founder has more than 22 years of experience in content writing and television, including the Colors TV serial Na Aana Is Des Laado, and has made documentary films since 2012.
Do you handle research and scriptwriting?
Yes. Research and scriptwriting are at the centre of how we work. We study the subject, check facts, plan the interviews and write the treatment and script before filming begins.
Can you make a CSR or NGO documentary?
Yes. We document CSR programmes and NGO work on the ground, with beneficiary and partner interviews and field footage, for impact reports, annual reports, donor meetings and events. See our CSR and NGO film production page.
How long does it take to make a documentary?
It depends on the research, the number of locations and interviews, approvals and the running time. A short documentary can take a few weeks; a long-form film takes longer. We agree a timeline after the first research discussion.
How is the cost of a documentary decided?
Each documentary is quoted on its scope: research time, shoot days, crew, locations and travel, archive material, editing, narration, subtitles and delivery formats. Share your brief and indicative budget and we will suggest a suitable approach.
Do you work with international organisations?
Yes. International broadcasters, NGOs and companies can brief us and review the treatment, script and edits remotely, while we research and film in India.
Who owns the footage and the rights?
Ownership of the film and raw footage, usage rights, releases from participants and confidentiality are agreed in writing before production begins.
Start a project
Let’s plan your documentary.
Tell us about the subject, the audience and where the documentary will be shown. We’ll get back to you with the next steps.
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