
Sensitive, cinematic documentary filmmaking in Karachi — cultural portraits, branded documentary and non-fiction stories told with a filmmaker's eye and a journalist's honesty.
Documentary is trust. People let you into their world, and the film has to honour that. Cinegma Films made Urdu Bazaar Karachi — a portrait of the narrow lanes and bookshops of Karachi's historic literary market — and we bring that same care to every non-fiction commission.
We produce cultural documentaries, branded documentary films and non-fiction stories for organisations, NGOs and brands who want real subjects handled with cinematic craft rather than corporate flatness.
We produce cultural portraits, branded documentaries, NGO and impact films, founder and legacy stories, and festival-oriented short documentaries. Our film Urdu Bazaar Karachi is an example of our cultural documentary work.
We can do both. For many projects we research the story and secure access ourselves; for branded and NGO work we collaborate with your team on subjects and locations.
Short documentaries typically take several weeks to a few months depending on access, filming days and edit depth. We agree a realistic schedule once the scope is clear.
Yes. Branded and NGO documentary is a core part of our work — real subjects, handled cinematically and honestly. Email info@cinegmafilms.com with your subject and goal.
Yes. We are based in Karachi and film on location across the city and the country as the story requires.
Share your subject and what you want the film to achieve. We'll propose an approach and quote.