Contributors and experts
Interview subjects, specialists and characters, introduced and briefed in their own language.
Service 02
Research
The story, the people and the places, found before you land.
Good shoots are won before the crew arrives. Our research team uses a long-built network and years of experience to find the contributors, locations and local context your story needs, then tells you honestly what is possible.
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What you get.
Location and access research
Where a scene can really be filmed, who controls it and what it takes to get in.
Local context
Cultural, political and seasonal factors that affect your story and your schedule.
Feasibility checks
A frank view of what can be filmed within your budget and dates, before you commit.
Sources and archive
Help locating archive, reference material and rights holders.
Translation of material
Local-language sources and interviews translated so your team can use them.
How it works
Three steps, no surprises.
1
Share the idea
A script, a treatment or just a hint of the story is enough to start.
2
We investigate
Calls, visits and local contacts turn the idea into names, places and facts.
3
Findings pack
You receive options, risks and recommendations to plan the shoot with confidence.
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Questions
Research FAQ.
As early as possible. Research done at pitch stage often changes the budget and the story for the better.
Yes. We work with trusted local partners and our own network to research other countries as well. Tell us the destination.
It can be quoted on its own or included in a full production package. We will tell you which makes sense.
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Need research for your shoot?
Send a short brief with your dates and destination. You will hear back from Anshul Gupta with a clear plan and estimate.
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