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North Star Doc Studio creates thoughtful documentary production built around interviews, location filming, and clear narratives.
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North Star Doc Studio creates thoughtful documentary production built around interviews, location filming, and clear narratives.
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North Star Doc Studio was founded to create documentary work that feels honest, carefully observed, and emotionally clear. We develop ideas with clients, then shape each project through research, story planning, filming, interviews, editing, and close attention to tone. Day to day, that means listening well, asking thoughtful questions, and keeping the production process organised without losing the human detail that gives a film its weight. We work with broadcasters, streaming platforms, non-profits, heritage institutions, public sector organisations, and brands that need credible stories told with care. The aim is always the same: to make documentary content that feels grounded, engaging, and true to the people behind it.
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Local work we take on
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From first message to the job
We begin with a focused conversation about the film's purpose, audience, and the story you want to tell. From there, North Star Doc Studio shapes a clear editorial direction, identifies key voices, and agrees on the practical scope for the documentary.
Next, we gather background material, map out the interview plan, and confirm the locations and contributors involved. This stage also covers schedules, release forms, and a simple production plan so filming can move forward smoothly.
Our crew arrives prepared to capture interviews, observational footage, and supporting scenes that reflect the story honestly. We keep the shoot calm and organised, allowing contributors to speak naturally while we gather the visual detail needed for the edit.
Once filming is complete, we assemble the documentary, refine the narrative flow, and add the finishing sound and picture adjustments. You then review the cut, share feedback, and receive the final film in the agreed delivery format.
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Our facilities
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Who you reach
Documentary Story Editor
Documentary Field Producer
Documentary Cinematographer
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Starting prices, quoted on site
Common questions
We usually cover the full documentary production process, including development, research, filming, interviews, and editing. That can involve planning the story structure, capturing on-location footage, and shaping the material into a clear final film that fits the brief.
A typical package includes pre-production planning, interview setup, filming, sound recording, and post-production editing. Depending on the project, it may also include b-roll, graphics, captions, and delivery in the formats needed for web, internal use, or events.
Pricing is usually based on the shape of the project rather than a fixed menu, because documentary filming, interviews, planning, and post-production can vary a lot from one brief to another. A quote typically reflects the time needed for pre-production, filming days, editing, and any extra production support, so it gives you a clearer picture of the full cost before work begins.
The main factors are the number of filming days, how many interviews are needed, the amount of travel or location work, and how much editing the story requires. Costs can also shift if the project needs archive use, motion graphics, extra camera setup, or a faster turnaround, so it helps to share as much detail as possible at the quoting stage.
The easiest way to start is to send a short message with your idea, the subject you want to film, and any deadlines you have in mind. Once we have that, we can arrange a brief call to talk through the story, filming approach, interviews, and next steps.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
+44 20 7846 3927 · [email protected]
North Star Doc Studio, 14-16 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7SU, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
