Bring Real Stories to Life with Documentary Video Production in Austin

Every great documentary begins with a story that needs to be heard. At Electric Pearl, we help you visualize those stories. From concept to final cut, we are a full-service documentary production team specializing in both short and feature-length films. Whether you’re a brand, non-profit, or agency, our team works closely with you throughout the entire process to ensure your story is told with authenticity, creativity, and impact. Let us help you create a meaningful documentary that tells a story and sparks conversations.


Short Documentaries

Types of Documentaries We Offer


Short documentaries pack a punch in a limited time frame. We specialize in crafting stories that are concise, engaging, and emotionally resonant, leaving a lasting impact on your audience. Whether it’s a social cause or a brand-driven narrative, we make every second count.


Feature-Length Documentaries


For more in-depth storytelling, feature-length documentaries are a powerful way to explore your subject. We help you unfold your narrative over time, capturing every intricate detail and weaving it into a compelling, larger-than-life story that will stay with your audience long after the credits roll.

Crafting Your Documentary From Start to Finish: The Electric Pearl Process

Documentary filmmaking is an art—one that requires careful planning, deep storytelling, and collaborative effort. Here’s how we do it.

Pre-Production

Our journey together begins with brainstorming and refining your ideas. We collaborate with you to develop a concept that aligns with your message. From research to scriptwriting and storyboarding, we lay the groundwork for a documentary that stays true to your vision.

Production

Our expert filmmakers handle every aspect of production—from interviewing subjects to capturing high-quality B-roll. We use cinematic techniques to ensure that every shot enhances the story. No detail is too small, and we capture your documentary in the most impactful way possible.

Post-Production

This is when your story truly takes shape. We take all your footage and craft it into a seamless narrative with expert editing. With the help of pacing, sound design, and even visual effects, as well as our editing team’s attention to detail, we ensure your documentary reflects the heart and essence of the story.

Why We’re the Right Choice for Your Documentary

Story-Driven Approach

At Electric Pearl, we believe in the power of storytelling. Every documentary has a purpose, and our job is to bring that purpose to life on screen by crafting a compelling narrative that connects with your audience and keeps viewers invested from start to finish. Our goal is to ensure your documentary is more than seen, it’s felt and remembered.

Collaborative Production Process

Unlike many documentary film production companies, we offer a hands-on, collaborative approach. We’re with you every step of the way—from ideation and scriptwriting to filming and editing. Your vision matters to us, and we take pride in working closely with you to ensure the final product meets (and exceeds!) your expectations.

Full-Service Production

Documentary video production requires meticulous attention to detail. As a full-service video production team, we handle everything your documentary needs: concept development, pre-production, filming, editing, post-production… you name it. No matter the scope, our priority is that the documentary filmmaking process is as smooth and efficient as possible for you.

Empowering and Amplifying Voices

One of our core values at Electric Pearl is to provide a platform for underrepresented voices and diverse perspectives. We are committed to inclusivity and ensure that every project we undertake reflects that. We actively promote diverse talent, uphold equitable production practices, and prioritize the voices that often go unheard. By empowering others to share their truths, we create documentary films that are not only impactful but truly resonate with the world.

Check Out the Real Stories We’ve Captured

We’ve had the privilege of telling powerful stories across various industries. Take a look at some of our past documentary film production projects.

Documentaries FAQs

  • We specialize in both short and feature-length documentaries, covering a wide range of topics such as brand-driven narratives or deeply impactful non-profit stories. Whatever your industry or story, we’ve got you covered.


  • Corporate videos focus on internal communication, training, brand messaging, and company culture, while promotional videos are designed to market products or services to customers.


  • Absolutely! We’re a full-service video production company, meaning our team can help with every phase of development, from ideation and story development/producing to crafting the narrative and structure of your film. We work collaboratively with you to ensure your story is told the right way.


  • Yes, of course! We believe in collaboration. In fact, we encourage your feedback throughout the editing process. We use advanced video review software that simplifies the editing process. Our team will keep you updated with rough cuts and work with you to refine the film until it fully aligns with your vision.