What we do.
Documentary storytelling demands trust, care, and authenticity, and that’s exactly where we thrive.
Vanish partners with directors, producers, and networks to craft impactful documentaries that connect audiences with real people and real places.
Whether you’re developing your first project or managing an established series, our North Bay-based team supports you through every phase of production.
Camera Operating on a documentary in Iceland
Funding & Budgeting
We help navigate the complex world of funding and financing for documentary projects.
From grant applications to broadcaster budgets, Vanish offers hands-on guidance to get your project off the ground, without compromising your creative vision.
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Grant writing and applications
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Production budgeting
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Development consulting
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Co-production partnerships
Every documentary has its own rhythm, we adapt to yours.
Our team manages logistics, schedules, and on-location needs, ensuring that your crew and talent have everything they need to capture authentic stories.
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Scheduling and location planning
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Permits
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Crew sourcing and coordination
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Equipment and technical support
Editing is where the story truly takes shape.
Vanish provides complete post-production for documentaries, with editors and sound designers who understand the pacing and nuance of factual storytelling.
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Captioning and delivery
Distribution & Festivals
Your story deserves an audience.
We help position your film for success through festival submissions, marketing materials, and delivery formats for broadcasters and online platforms.
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Festival strategy and submissions
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Press kits and marketing assets
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Mastering and encoding for broadcast
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Digital distribution guidance
Vanish team members worked as Production, Camera, and Post Crew on all of Theia Production's documentaries.
