DOCUMENTARY
short-form + long-form storytelling
We’ll handle all aspects of production for you.
Pre-Production
Pre-Production is critical to the complexities of documentary work.
What we do:
Concepting + Research
Script + Copywriting
Locations + Scouting
Scheduling + Call Sheets
Crew + Equipment Coordination
Talent + Voiceover Casting
Production
Our crew comes ready to roll and can manage all aspects of production.
What we do:
Producing + Directing
Documentary Cinematography
Documentary Photography
Interview Staging
Sound + Lighting
Location + Model Releases
Post Production
With our in-house team of photo, video, and VFX editors we’ll get things dialed in for your next documentary release.
What we do:
Photo Editing
Video Editing
Color + Finish
VFX + Animation
Sound Design + Song Licensing
Stock Footage Licensing
Deliverables
We deliver your marketing content when and where you need them.
What we deliver:
Social Cut Videos
Short-Form Documentaries
Long-Form Documentaries
Episodic Documentaries
Graphics + Animation
Promotional Campaigns
featured
ADU | Toe the Line
an ultra-marathon of hardened athletes
Anchor Down Ultra | Toe the Line
an ultra-marathon of hardened champions
The Anchor Down Ultra, one of the “Best Races in America,” is a 24 hour race in Bristol, RI at Colt State Park. This ultra-marathon is one of the hardest ever as it takes place on a 90° and 90% humidity hot August day. With a mix of trail and pavement and the summer heat, this grueling race is known to pose a challenge to the most experienced trail runners.
Following three runners, Paul Chekal, Hanna Littlefield, and Chris Cappellini, all competing to complete the 100 mile challenge within the 24 hours. Paul Chekal has his crew chief Lory Mitchener are coming to Anchor Down for the fourth time to compete. Having completed over 33 marathons, this race is just another amazing addition to his running journey.
Hanna Littlefield, the 3rd female 100 mile distance runner at Anchor Down, is excited to run for her sixth time. However with a current leg injury, Hanna knows this race will be harder than previous years. Finally, Christ Cappellini, the men’s current course record with a record of 129.85 miles in 24 hours, is coming to Anchor Down ready and excited to complete the 100 miles once again. ADU is a community filled with compassion, teamwork, and drive to push each other to reach their goals.
We take the long view with documentary storytelling.
Above Summit is a team of experienced and passionate visual storytellers. We’re a one-stop-shop for creative content.
Between productions, our team enjoys producing its own documentaries. Our drone work has been featured in documentaries for Netflix, NOVA and at some point when it’s perfected, Ken Burns and Florentine Films.
Let’s make content we’ll love.
Our studio provides turnkey creative direction and production services for productions of all sizes, partnering with brands and individuals that think boldly.
Clients
800+
productions
Experience
10+ years
in business
Drone Ops
Part 107
FAA licensed
Insurance
$5m+
drone + prod
Spotlight | Parke MacDowell
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We created Spotlight Architect to produce documentaries for and about architects & designers.
Our first mini-documentary release focuses on architect and fabricator, Parke MacDowell.
Racing Hearts | Marathon Runner
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Parenting comes with its challenges especially when both of your children are born with a rare congenital heart defect. For Molly, running is a way to cope and a way to be stronger for her daughter's.
Watch the full documentary to learn more about how you can help raise awareness!
Trustees | Coastal Preservation
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Having worked with the Trustees for nearly a decade, we understand the client’s focus on the preservation of natural and historic places.
The Trustees protect 120 miles of shoreline and have first hand experience dealing with the effects of climate change.
deCordova Museum | Gone Virtual
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The pandemic really put museums and artists through the wringer. deCordova curated two amazing exhibits but wasn’t open to the public.
So we brought the artists to the viewers adding in-depth interviews with the curators.
Boston Public Library | Copley
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As part of a 360 virtual tour, the Boston Public Library brought out their curator and resident historian, Meg Weeks, for an in-depth look.
Above Summit filmed and created the 360 VR tour and the supplemental video content.