Documentary Production · Berlin
Documentary
Production in Berlin
We develop and produce documentaries, documentary series and reportage — for ARD, WDR, RBB and ARTE.
Gingermedia is a documentary production company in Berlin. For over 20 years we have worked with editorial teams, broadcasters, streamers and clients who want to give a subject time — from initial research through story development to broadcast. Story, shoot and edit are our own responsibility, not work passed down the line.
Discuss your project ➺ARTE Re: Viterbo
Every year on 3 September in Viterbo, the almost 30-metre-tall Macchina di Santa Rosa is carried through the old town by more than a hundred men — an identity-defining ritual that a new generation is questioning, because it is reserved for men.
Skate Evolution
The history of skating in Germany — from the pioneers of the 70s to today's scene. Told through archive footage, rare photos, animation and interviews, set to a crackling soundtrack.
Arafat Abou-Chaker
Filmed over four years: a nuanced long-term portrait of a man whose own myth stands in his way — told along the course of a mammoth trial up to the verdict. An example of what documentary closeness can achieve over time.
Old Timer Grand Prix
A portrait of two generations of motorsport enthusiasts and the 50th Old Timer Grand Prix — an event that celebrates the contest for the "golden pineapple" and shapes motorsport to this day.
Alles Blinde
A film about unseen heroines: we follow the German team of young blind women on their way to the first Blind Football World Championship in Birmingham, England. A story of courage, self-empowerment and believing in yourself. Watch the film in the WDR media library ➺
Story Development & Co-Production
Many projects reach us as an idea, not a finished concept. We develop material from initial research through the treatment to a broadcast-ready shooting concept — closely coordinated with editorial teams. For broadcasters and production companies looking for a reliable Berlin partner, we also act as co-producer: with our own equipment, our own edit and a specialist network we bring in depending on the subject.
Whether you're an editorial team looking for a production partner or a client with a subject that deserves a documentary — it's best if we talk early.
Discuss your idea ➺Frequently Asked Questions
What does a documentary production company in Berlin do?
We develop, shoot and edit documentaries from Berlin — from research and story development through the shoot to the broadcast-ready cut. Our clients are public broadcasters, streamers, foundations and companies.
Which documentary formats do you produce in Berlin?
From the single reportage (30 or 45 minutes) to the feature-length documentary and the multi-part documentary series — for ARD, WDR, RBB and ARTE, among others.
How long does a documentary production take?
That depends on the format — a reportage comes together faster than a multi-part long-term series. We agree a realistic schedule with you early on.
Do you work as a co-producer for broadcasters?
Yes. As a Berlin production company we bring material into development, co-produce with broadcasters and production companies, and where needed also take on individual crafts such as the shoot or the edit.
Do you also shoot outside Berlin?
Yes. Berlin is our base — we have filmed in Italy (Viterbo) and England (Birmingham), among other places. We assemble the right team for shoots in Germany and abroad.