Made in the DMV

Branded films, mini documentaries and photography for the small businesses that keep DC, Maryland and Virginia running.

Reserve your shoot

Your business deserves to be seen the way your regulars see it: with care, and attention to detail.

What it is

Half a day or less on site

A small crew films around your hours and your customers, so your doors stay open while we work.

Films for every screen

A finished brand film or mini documentary, plus short cutdowns and vertical versions for Reels, TikTok and Shorts. Color graded, mixed and ready to post.

Photos from the same visit

Stills are shot alongside the film, so you walk away with a set of edited brand photos for your website, menus and socials.

A series about the people who keep the DMV open and running.

Agency brand films in DC start at $7,500+

The same veteran-led crew that has filmed for Marriott, Amazon, Howard University and Governor Wes Moore, packaged for local DMV businesses at a fraction of the cost.

Film packages

The Spotlight

A short brand film that shows who you are in under a minute.

$1,500

Up to 2 hours on site

  • 60-second brand film
  • 30-second cutdown
  • 9:16 vertical for Reels, TikTok and Shorts
  • Licensed music and logo end card
  • One revision round
  • Full commercial use
  • 10 edited brand photos
Book The Spotlight

Most popular

The Story

A mini documentary built around you, your team and why you do it.

$3,500

Half day, up to 4 hours on site

  • 2 to 3 minute mini documentary
  • Owner or founder interview, lit and miked
  • 60-second cutdown
  • Two 9:16 verticals
  • Licensed music and logo end card
  • One revision round
  • Full commercial use
  • 25 edited brand photos
Book The Story

The Series

A short documentary series for businesses with more than one story to tell.

$6,000

Full day, up to 8 hours on site

  • Three 60 to 90 second episodes
  • Interviews with owner, team or customers
  • Three 9:16 verticals
  • Licensed music and logo end card
  • Two revision rounds
  • Full commercial use
  • 50 edited brand photos
Book The Series

Not included: scripted dialogue, actors, voiceover, drone, custom motion graphics, extra shoot days and raw footage. An extra revision round is $250.

Photography

Team Headshots

Clean, consistent headshots taken at your business.

$250

Per person. Teams of 5 or more: $200 per person

  • On location at your business
  • 15 minutes per person
  • 2 retouched images per person
  • Web and print files
Book headshots

Best for small business

Brand Session

Your space, your products and your people, ready for your website and socials.

$1,200

Up to 2 hours on location

  • Up to 2 setups or locations
  • 40 edited brand photos
  • Team, product and space coverage
  • Full commercial use
  • Delivered within 7 days
Book a brand session

Event Coverage

Openings, launches, galas and community events.

$325

Per hour. 2-hour minimum

  • Candids, speakers and details
  • Edited online gallery
  • Web and print files
  • Delivered within 72 hours
Book event coverage

How it works

01

Reserve your slot

A two-minute form, then a proposal and deposit link.

02

Tell us your story

A short questionnaire so we arrive with a plan, not a guess.

03

We film on site

On the day you choose, working around your hours and your customers.

04

Your films land in 3 weeks

A review link, one round of notes, then your final files.

Questions

How is it this affordable?

We keep the crew small, the formats set and group shoots by neighborhood, so you are not paying to build a production from scratch.

Do I need to be on camera?

No. A few words from the owner make the film stronger, but we can build it around your team, your customers or on-screen text.

What if my space is small?

Small spaces film beautifully. We light one corner and shoot tight.

Can I use it in ads?

Yes. Full commercial use on your website, social media and paid ads.

Where do you work?

Washington DC, Northern Virginia and Maryland. Travel within the DMV is included.

When do I pay?

A 50% deposit holds your date. The balance is due when your files are delivered.

Can I book photos on their own?

Yes. Headshots, brand sessions and event coverage can be booked separately or added to any film package.

Who is behind Uncharted Media?

Derek Lamar, a U.S. military veteran and documentary filmmaker. Uncharted Media is veteran-owned and Black-owned, based in Northern Virginia.

Ready to be seen?

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