Branded films & documentaries

Brand film and branded documentary production for businesses, nonprofits and organizations in Washington, DC, Loudoun County, Northern Virginia and Maryland, and brands worldwide. Real people and real stories that show why you are worth choosing.

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On set

Behind the story

Sony FX6 cinema camera rig with a 40mm cinema prime, Uncharted Media
Sony FX6 · Cinema primes
Derek Lamar filming a product spot for a brand, Uncharted Media
Product spot · On location
Aputure Storm lighting set up for a brand film shoot by Uncharted Media
Aputure Storm lighting
DZOFilm cinema lens on a Sony FX6 for a branded documentary by Uncharted Media
Cinema glass · Documentary shoot
Two-camera setup on location for a brand film by Uncharted Media
Two-camera setup · On location
Sony FX6 on a gimbal ready for a brand film shoot by Uncharted Media
Sony FX6 · Gimbal rig
Full Uncharted Media production package: cameras, lighting and audio
Full production package
Behind the scenes with Maryland Governor Wes Moore on a shoot filmed by Uncharted Media
Governor Wes Moore · Maryland
Executive interview for Lee & Associates commercial real estate, filmed by Uncharted Media
Lee & Associates · Executive interview
On-location office interview on a Sony FX6, filmed by Uncharted Media
Leadership interview · On location
Two-camera interview set with patterned lighting by Uncharted Media
Interview · Studio lighting
Athlete interview in the Uncharted Media cyc wall studio
Cyc wall studio · Interview
Cinema camera monitoring a studio interview by Uncharted Media
On set · Studio interview
Documentary-style conversation filmed on location by Uncharted Media
Documentary conversation · On location
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Brand film and branded documentary production

Brand film production in Washington, DC by Uncharted Media

Brand films

Stories about who you are, why you do it and the people behind it, made to build trust with customers in Maryland, Virginia and beyond.

Branded documentary production in Washington, DC and Loudoun County by Uncharted Media

Branded documentaries

Mini documentaries and docuseries that tell your story through real people and real stakes, filmed on location or in our studio.

Social media video content for DC businesses by Uncharted Media

Social content

Short-form video and brand photography that keep your channels full long after the shoot.

Made in Maryland & Virginia. Seen everywhere.

Recent work

Brand films & documentaries

Brand films, branded documentaries and campaigns produced across Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC, and for brands worldwide. Tap any film to watch.

Built for Maryland & Virginia brands and beyond

Small businesses, growing brands, agencies and marketing teams across Washington, DC, Loudoun County, Northern Virginia and Maryland, plus clients nationwide. Based in Loudoun County and made by the same veteran-led crew that has filmed for Marriott, Amazon, Howard University and Governor Wes Moore.

Cinema-grade tools, built for your story

Every Uncharted Media production is shot on a cinema camera package matched to the job, so your brand looks as good on a 60-foot screen as it does in a LinkedIn feed.

The hero camera

Blackmagic Pyxis 12K

For flagship brand films, product work and studio shoots. 12K capture gives your story rich detail, smooth skin tones and room to reframe in the edit, so one setup delivers wide and tight shots without slowing your team down.

The interview workhorse

Sony FX6

Purpose-built for interviews and testimonials. Fast, reliable and consistent across long shoot days, so your leadership and customers look natural and polished every time.

Story in motion

Panasonic Lumix S1II

For behind-the-scenes, on-location and documentary moments as they happen. Steady handheld shooting and open-gate capture mean one take can become your horizontal brand film and your vertical social cuts.

The agile angle

Sony a7 V

Gimbal movement, tight spaces and high-quality stills on the same shoot. That's more angles and more deliverables without a bigger crew on your floor.

One crew. One look. Every angle covered.

Footage from all four cameras is color-matched in a calibrated grading pipeline, so your final film feels seamless from the first frame to the last.

Brand film and branded documentary options

Brand Films

A brand story built around the people behind your business.

  • 60-second to 3-minute brand film
  • Founder, owner or team interviews
  • B-roll of your space, products and people
  • 30 and 60-second cutdowns
  • 9:16 verticals for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
  • Licensed music, color grade and sound mix
  • Full commercial use
Plan your brand film

Branded Documentaries

A documentary-style film about your mission, your people and the impact you make.

  • Story strategy and creative treatment
  • Subject research and interview planning
  • Interviews with leaders, customers or your community
  • Cinema camera package, lighting and audio
  • On-location filming across Maryland, Virginia and beyond
  • 3 to 15-minute documentary or docuseries
  • Trailer, titles and motion graphics
  • Cutdowns and verticals for every channel
Plan your documentary

Social & Campaign Content

A steady stream of short-form video and photos for your brand's channels.

  • Short-form videos for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
  • Product, team and behind-the-scenes clips
  • Brand photography from the same shoot
  • Event, launch and campaign recap clips
  • Captions on every version
  • Monthly content retainers available
  • Full commercial use
Plan your content

Projects start at $1,500. Most local business films fall between $1,500 and $6,000, and branded documentaries are quoted to scope. Tell us about your project and we will send a custom proposal.

Brand stills

Shot in Maryland & Virginia

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Brand portrait session in Georgetown, Washington, DC by Uncharted Media
Brand portrait · Georgetown, DC
Andrey Rublev at Citi Taste of Tennis, photographed by Uncharted Media
Citi Taste of Tennis · Washington, DC
Brand portrait session in Georgetown, Washington, DC by Uncharted Media
Brand portrait · Georgetown, DC
Portrait photographed at WPPI in Las Vegas by Derek Lamar
Portrait · Las Vegas
Brand portrait session in Georgetown, Washington, DC by Uncharted Media
Brand portrait · Georgetown, DC
Professional headshot photographed by Uncharted Media
Professional headshot

How it works

01

Discovery call

We learn your brand, audience and goals, then send a proposal and deposit link.

02

Creative development

Concept, script or interview plan, shot list and schedule, so we arrive with a plan, not a guess.

03

Production

A small crew films in our studio or on location, working around your hours, your people and your customers.

04

Edit and delivery

A private review link, your notes, then final films, cutdowns and photos ready for every channel.

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Tell us about your project

Share a few details about your brand, goals and timeline, and we will follow up with a custom proposal.

Brand film and branded documentary FAQ

What is a branded documentary?

A documentary-style film about your organization, told through the real people behind it: founders, staff, customers and the community you serve. It builds trust in a way scripted ads can't, and works for websites, events, fundraising, recruiting and social media.

What kinds of brand films and documentaries do you make?

Brand films, branded documentaries, mini documentaries and docuseries, founder and impact stories, product and service videos, and short-form social content, plus brand photography from the same shoot.

How much does a brand film or branded documentary cost?

Projects start at $1,500. Most local business films fall between $1,500 and $6,000, and branded documentaries are quoted to scope based on interviews, shoot days, locations and length. Tell us about your project and we will send a custom quote.

Do you work with small businesses and nonprofits in Maryland and Virginia?

Yes. We are based in Sterling, in Loudoun County, Virginia, and film for small businesses, nonprofits, practices and organizations across Loudoun, Northern Virginia, Washington, DC and Maryland, as well as larger brands and agencies.

Do I need to be on camera?

No. A few words from the founder or leader make a film stronger, but we can build it around your team, your customers, the people you serve or on-screen text.

Where do you film?

At your location anywhere in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, DC, from Loudoun County and Northern Virginia to Montgomery and Prince George's counties, or in our cyc wall studio. Local travel is included, and we also film nationwide and internationally.

How long does a project take?

Most brand films are delivered about three weeks after the shoot. Branded documentaries depend on the number of interviews, locations and length, and we set the schedule with you up front.

Can we use the films in marketing and ads?

Yes. Full commercial use on your website, social media, events, fundraising, streaming and paid ads, with versions sized for each placement.

When do I pay?

A 50% deposit holds your date. The balance is due when your files are delivered.

Who is behind Uncharted Media?

Derek Lamar, a U.S. military veteran and documentary filmmaker. Uncharted Media is veteran-owned and Black-owned, based in Loudoun County, Virginia, and serving Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia.

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