FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most from people curious about working with Paradyms.

General

What is Paradyms?

Who founded Paradyms, and what's their background?

Where is Paradyms based, and does the studio travel for shoots?

What kind of clients does Paradyms work with?

What makes Paradyms different from a typical production company?

Services & Process

What kinds of projects does Paradyms take on?

What does the production process look like, start to finish?

Do you write scripts, or is everything unscripted?

How long does a typical project take?

Can Paradyms work remotely, or does someone need to be on location?

Does Paradyms handle everything in-house, or bring in outside help?

Pricing & Timeline

How much does a documentary or branded film cost?

How do I get a quote?

Do you require a deposit or a contract?

What's included in the price? Do you handle music, color, and sound too?

How far in advance should I book?

Working With Us

What does a finished project look like when it's delivered?

How many rounds of revisions are included?

Who owns the footage and the final film?

Will people being filmed need to sign anything?

How do I start a project with Paradyms?

Documentary Filmmaking, Explained

What is a documentary-style video?

What do you think about before featuring someone in a documentary?

How is a branded documentary different from a regular commercial?

Why would a company choose documentary-style video over traditional corporate video?

What does "observational" filmmaking mean?

Does documentary-style content work for social media, or only long-form films?