Documentary Film Portfolio | Libanza Films Bangladesh

Libanza Films produces institutional documentaries, corporate documentaries, social impact films, development sector communication films, educational documentaries, NGO and INGO films, and human interest stories. Clients include Canadian University of Bangladesh, ASPTS, Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ), and IFAD Autos.

A documentary is an in-depth, research-driven film that explores a subject, tells a human story, or documents a process — typically 10 to 45 minutes long, following a narrative or observational structure. A Corporate AV is a shorter, more structured brand communication film — typically 2 to 10 minutes — focused on presenting a company's profile, values, or capability. Documentaries dig deeper; Corporate AVs communicate more directly. Libanza Films produces both, with the same strategic and cinematic discipline applied to each.

Documentary production budgets in Bangladesh vary significantly by scope. A single-day interview-based institutional documentary may start from BDT 2 lakh, while a multi-location social impact documentary with field research, multiple shoot days, and full post-production can range from BDT 5 lakh to BDT 20 lakh or more. Cost depends on research requirements, shoot days and locations, number of subjects and interviews, archival material, motion graphics, and final duration. Libanza Films provides a detailed budget after reviewing your brief.

Yes. Libanza Films has dedicated in-house development sector expertise through Development Sector Strategist Farhad Khan, who brings 20 years of field communication experience with UNICEF, UNFPA, BRAC, and WaterAid. We understand development sector communication standards, donor reporting requirements, and community-sensitive storytelling — and apply this expertise to every NGO, INGO, and UN agency documentary brief.

A documentary production at Libanza Films typically takes 4 to 10 weeks from brief to final delivery — covering research, scripting, pre-production, field filming, interviews, archival research, editing, post-production, and review rounds. Multi-location or field-heavy productions requiring travel and community access may take longer. Rush timelines can be accommodated depending on scope.

Yes. Libanza Films provides full production support for international documentary crews filming in Bangladesh — including film fixing, permits, location scouting, local crew, equipment, logistics, and community access facilitation. Our film fixer and production support services are available across Dhaka, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Sylhet, and the Sundarbans. We also produce documentary content for international clients on a turnkey basis.

Libanza Films combines Zahir Raihan Film Institute-trained direction, BBC Media-experienced cinematography, and dedicated development sector expertise under one roof. Founding director Azizul Hoque Shiplu began his career at Ogilvy & Mather and has directed institutional and corporate documentaries across Bangladesh. Co-founder Monirul Islam Masum brings broadcast documentary experience from BBC Media, ETV, and Maasranga TV. Development Sector Strategist Farhad Khan provides 20 years of UNICEF, UNFPA, BRAC, and WaterAid field communication experience.