Services
What we do
We Do Four Things. We Do Them Well
Ndwela Media is a documentary-first production house. We consult on media strategy, make films and documentaries, photograph stories worth preserving, and provide full production support for shoots across East Africa. Below is exactly what each service includes.
Documentary & Film Production
This is what we were made for Long-form, short-form, narrative, observational. This service is best for: NGOs documenting impact. Brands investing in long-form. Filmmakers who need a serious production partner in East Africa.
What's included:
Documentary Production
- Impact documentaries for NGOs & development partners
- Corporate documentary
- Short documentary for digital distribution and broadcast
Video Production
- Branded content and commercials
- Corporate films
- Charity and donor engagement videos
- Drone cinematography
Film Production
- Short Films
- Feature Films
- Co-productions
- International co-shoots
Photography
We photograph the things that deserve to be remembered and the things that need to be seen. This service is best for: NGOs and development organisations needing field documentation. Brands wanting photography that goes beyond stock. Annual reports. Editorial assignments
What's included:
- Documentary Photography
- Corporate and Industry Photography
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Conference and event photography
- Environmental and location portraits
- Corporate headshots
Production Support (fixing)
You're shooting in Uganda or East Africa. We know this terrain the people, the permits, the places. We make sure your production runs. This service is best for: International production companies. Agencies shooting in the region. Filmmakers who need boots on the ground.
What's included:
- Production fixing (local coordination for international crews)
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Film crew (camera operators, gaffers, sound recordists, production
assistants) - Location scouting
- Shooting permits and government liaison
- Equipment rental (cameras, lenses, lighting, grip, audio)
- Travel and accommodation logistics
- Casting
Audio & Post Production
We photograph the things that deserve to be remembered and the things that need to be seen. This service is best for: NGOs and development organisations needing field documentation. Brands wanting photography that goes beyond stock. Annual reports. Editorial assignments
What's included:
Audio Production
- Podcasts (end-to-end production and distribution support)
- Audiobooks
- Voiceover and narration recording
- Audio post-production
Post Production
- Editing
- Colour grading
- Motion graphics
- Sound design