Documentary Production Company in DC & NYC
Dear Summer is a documentary production company based in Washington DC and New York City. We produce documentary films for nonprofits, school districts, cultural institutions, and brands that have stories worth preserving and sharing — stories that move people to think differently, act, or care.
Documentary is where Dear Summer started, and it's still the heartbeat of what we do. Our process is collaborative from day one — research, pre-production, interview prep, principal photography, and complete post-production: editing, color, sound design, and music licensing. Whether it's a 5-minute fundraising short or a feature-length film, we approach every documentary with the same commitment to authentic storytelling.
Our documentary work has spanned Washington DC, New York, Richmond, and international locations including Singapore with FIRST Global Challenge. We've produced documentary content for the ACLU of DC, Philanthropy DMV, Richmond Public Schools, the Museum of the Bible, and independent filmmakers. Award-nominated work, real impact, and visual storytelling that holds up.
If your organization has a story that deserves more than a talking-head video, we should talk. Documentary takes time and trust — we build both into every project.
What's Included
- Research, story development, and pre-production planning
- Subject and stakeholder interview preparation
- On-location principal photography (DC, NYC, nationwide, international)
- Casting and location scouting
- Documentary editing and story structure
- Color grading, sound design, and music licensing
- 5-minute shorts to feature-length films
- Distribution-ready masters for film festivals, broadcast, and digital
Who It's For
- Nonprofits running fundraising or impact campaigns
- School districts and educational institutions
- Cultural institutions and museums
- Government agencies documenting program outcomes
- Independent directors needing production support
- Brands telling long-form mission stories
Selected Documentary Production Work
Recent projects from our work in documentary production.
Frequently Asked Questions
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