Get Your Indie Documentary Made
Turn your documentary idea into a practical plan for production, financing, post, and completion. Five 60-minute coaching sessions Review of up to 25 pages of project materials and assistance with deck creation Personalized production roadmap Preliminary budget and schedule guidance Crew and resource planning Production milestone checklist Written priorities and next steps One follow-up check-in by message Fellowship and Grant writing assistance You have a documentary idea you believe in. Now you need to figure out how to gain access, build a team, create a budget, plan your shoot, manage releases, prepare for post-production, and keep the entire project moving without unlimited resources. This package helps you translate your creative vision into an executable production roadmap. Drawing from my experience producing an independent feature documentary from early development through fundraising, production, post-production, and festivals, I’ll help you anticipate the logistical realities of making your film—and build a plan designed around the resources you actually have. You do not need a production company or a massive budget to get started. You need to know what the film requires, what to prioritize, and what to do next. Outcome: A realistic plan for getting your documentary out of your head and into production.
What's included
- Comprehensive production roadmap tailored to your documentary's unique vision and goals.
- Detailed budget and schedule guidance to ensure efficient resource allocation.
- Customized project deck to effectively pitch your documentary to potential investors.
- Crew and resource planning strategies to assemble a capable and diverse team.
- Production milestone checklist to track progress and stay on schedule.
- Written priorities and actionable next steps to keep your project moving forward.
- Follow-up check-in to address any questions and refine your production plan.
Meet your expert
Shubhangi S.
Award-Winning Filmmaker | Documentary Development, Funding & Festivals
I'm an award-winning filmmaker, producer, and creative strategist with nearly a decade of experience across entertainment, advertising, and media. I've worked with companies including A24, Condé Nast Entertainment, Verizon Media, and TubeScience, and have built my career at the intersection of creative storytelling and business strategy. I'm also the director and producer of *Hoop Like This*, an independent feature documentary that has screened at festivals across North America. My work has earned recognition through the Women in Film's Creative Documentary Producing Fellowship, Netflix DART, and The Salon Mentorship Program. I help people navigate two things I'm deeply familiar with: breaking into competitive creative industries and getting ambitious creative projects off the ground. For aspiring and working creatives, I can help with: - Breaking into entertainment, advertising, and media - Resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio reviews - Interview preparation and creative assignments - Career transitions, networking, and personal branding - Building a sustainable career across creative industries For emerging filmmakers, I can help with: - Documentary and narrative project development - Pitch decks, treatments, and project positioning - Fundraising, grants, fellowships, and fiscal sponsorship - Production planning, budgeting, and producing strategy - Film festival submissions, audience development, and distribution planning What working with me looks like: I don't believe in one-size-fits-all career advice or vague creative feedback. My approach is collaborative, candid, and highly actionable. We'll start by understanding your goals, identifying what's holding you back, and developing a realistic strategy to move forward. Whether we're refining your portfolio, strengthening a pitch deck, preparing for an interview, or mapping out your first film, my goal is for you to leave every session with greater clarity, tangible next steps, and the confidence to execute them.
