Documentary

Documentary production in Costa Rica

A documentary takes research, patience and a point of view that turns real events into a story that holds up. Noctavox Films produces short, medium and feature-length documentaries: institutional, brand and auteur projects.

We handle every stage: research, script, direction, cinematography, lighting, audio recording, editing, sound design, licensed music, motion graphics and credits. That is how we produced Evidencia Del Más Allá, a paranormal investigation documentary in Costa Rica.

What is included

  • Research and story development
  • Script and narrative structure
  • Direction and cinematography with high-quality 4K-capable cameras
  • Lighting and on-location audio recording
  • Interviews and archive footage
  • Editing, color grading and sound design
  • Licensed music, motion graphics and credits
  • Subtitles in Spanish, English or Portuguese

Ideal for

  • Institutional and brand documentaries
  • Stories of communities and organizations
  • Investigative documentaries
  • Festival and funding-call projects
  • Documentary series for digital platforms
  • Project and anniversary films

Example projects

How we work

  1. 01

    Meeting and proposal

    We listen to your goal, audience and budget, and send a proposal with scope, schedule and quote.

  2. 02

    Pre-production

    Script, locations, shooting plan and technical crew. Everything is defined before filming.

  3. 03

    Production

    Filming with our own gear and a crew with extensive experience in television, film and live events.

  4. 04

    Post-production and delivery

    Editing, color, sound and graphics, with review rounds, delivered in the formats you need.

Why Noctavox Films

Frequently asked questions

How long does a documentary take?

It depends on the research, locations and final length. We set the schedule in the proposal.

Can you help us with a project for a fund or festival?

Yes. We can support the project development, script and audiovisual proposal.

Do you use archive footage?

Yes, when the story needs it. We combine it with interviews and new footage, respecting usage rights.

Have a project in mind?

Tell us what you need and we will send you a proposal and a no-obligation quote. We reply within 24 business hours.

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