MARKETING AND MEDIA FOR
DOCUMENTARY CREATORS
YPE is a production and logistics partner for documentary projects seeking professional consulting, filming, and post-production execution. While we do not develop documentary concepts or story ideas, we work closely with creators to provide guidance, manage logistics, and capture real stories with clarity and professionalism. Our role is to ensure documentary projects are produced efficiently, authentically, and at broadcast- or distribution-ready quality.
CREATIVE
VIDEO PRODUCTION
High-quality video production is essential for documentaries. YPE provides the technical expertise, production crews, and planning support needed to capture real-world stories accurately while maintaining strong visual and narrative consistency.
GENERAL VIDEO
Versatile video content used for trailers, sizzle reels, teasers, and behind-the-scenes features that support promotion and distribution of the documentary.
TV COMMERCIAL
Broadcast-ready content that presents the hospital in a polished, professional format suitable for television and streaming platforms, reinforcing brand recognition and community trust.
VIRTUAL TOUR
Provides a behind-the-scenes look at filming locations, production environments, or field operations, offering transparency into the documentary production process.
SOCIAL/REELS
Short-form video content designed for platforms such as TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts. These videos highlight moments, themes, behind-the-scenes footage, and promotional clips to build awareness and engagement.
THE POWER OF DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLING
A documentary is a powerful investment for organizations looking to tell their story with depth, credibility, and long-term value. By visually documenting how an organization operates and why it matters, documentaries strengthen engagement through interviews with leadership, staff, students, and community members—building morale and deeper connection. This format creates new opportunities to highlight sponsors, attract future partners, and increase community support.
Documentaries also serve as effective onboarding tools for new staff, volunteers, and sponsors, and can be premiered as a featured event to drive engagement among organizations, churches, and government entities. Beyond the initial release, a single documentary generates additional media such as promotional videos and testimonials, while giving the organization lasting intellectual property that can be used across future initiatives. With distribution opportunities ranging from internal use to film festivals and major streaming platforms, documentaries can reach wide audiences and even function as educational tools for schools and universities.
ENGAGING IMAGES
Capturing real moments, environments, and behind-the-scenes details that support authentic documentary storytelling.
On-location and field photography
Subject, crew, and interview imagery
Behind-the-scenes production photos
Documentary branding and promotional images
COMPLETE MARKETING FOR DOCMENTARIES
WEBSITE
Creation and/or management of a website to showcase the documentary project, including synopsis, trailers, stills, behind-the-scenes content, screening information, and distribution or festival details.
CONTENT CREATION
Developing high-quality content including filmed interviews, b-roll, trailers, teasers, behind-the-scenes assets, photography, and promotional materials. All concepts, stories, and intellectual property remain owned by the client.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Optimizing the documentary’s online presence and expanding audience reach through platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Content may include clips, trailers, behind-the-scenes moments, announcements, and awareness-driven campaigns.
BRANDING
Intentional branding ensures a consistent and professional look and feel across all platforms. This includes establishing branding guidelines and maintaining a cohesive visual identity that supports the documentary’s tone and subject matter.
DIGITAL MARKETING
Targeted marketing through digital ads, geofencing, geotargeting, over-the-top (OTT) advertising, and other strategies to promote screenings, releases, festival submissions, and distribution efforts.
CONSULTING
Strategic planning and production consulting focused on logistics, filming strategy, post-production workflow, and release planning. Consulting ensures the documentary is captured and delivered professionally while aligning with the creator’s goals.