Services
01Service
Documentaries
Real people. Remarkable stories.
Documentaries, short films and impact stories filmed from the inside — with the patience of a journalist and the eye of a cinematographer. From village to capital, we find the people at the heart of the story and let them tell it.
What we offer
- Documentaries & docu-series
- Short and impact films
- Brand & campaign films
- Field production & cinematography
- Licensed aerial / drone filming
- Edit, grade & sound mix
You receive
- 4K masters
- Social cut-downs (16:9, 9:16, 1:1)
- Subtitled language versions
- Trailers & teasers
Typical briefs
- An NGO needs a programme film for a donor convening
- A company launches a brand film for a new market
- A foundation commissions a short documentary series
02Service
Voice-over
Authentic voices for deeper impact.
Broadcast-ready voice-over and narration with native delivery in Somali, English and Amharic — plus dubbing, translation, subtitling and localization that carry meaning, not just words.
What we offer
- Narration & voice-over
- Commercial & radio/TV reads
- E-learning voice
- Dubbing
- Translation & localization
- Subtitles & closed captions
You receive
- WAV / MP3 masters
- Timed or untimed reads
- SRT / VTT caption files
- Transcripts & translated scripts
Typical briefs
- E-learning modules voiced in three languages
- A radio/TV spot for a Somali-speaking audience
- Subtitles and transcripts for an accessible film release
03Service
Scripting
Compelling narratives that resonate.
Scripts, treatments, interview guides and story structure — written with a reporter's discipline for facts and a storyteller's ear for rhythm, and adapted to the culture and language of the audience.
What we offer
- Documentary treatments
- Scripts for film, radio & TV
- Interview guides & research
- Campaign & ad copy
- Editorial review
- Terminology alignment across languages
You receive
- Treatment & script drafts
- Shot lists & interview guides
- Bilingual scripts
- Copy decks
Typical briefs
- A donor film needs a script that's accurate and moving
- A campaign needs Somali and English scripts that land
- A series needs research and interview guides before filming
04Service
Production Consulting
Creative guidance from concept to screen.
Creative direction and production planning for organizations building their own media: concept, budget, crew, schedule, permits, ethics and distribution — so your story gets made properly and reaches the people it's for.
What we offer
- Creative direction & concept
- Production planning & budgeting
- Crew & location coordination
- Consent & safeguarding protocols
- Content strategy & distribution
- Training for in-house teams
You receive
- Creative brief & treatment
- Budget & schedule
- Production plan & risk assessment
- Distribution plan
Typical briefs
- A ministry plans a public-information series
- A brand needs a content plan and a crew it can trust
- An NGO comms team wants a field-production playbook
05Service
Development Communications
Communicating impact. Amplifying change.
Ethical, accurate multimedia for UN agencies, NGOs, foundations and public institutions — programme documentation, donor visibility, public education and behaviour-change content made with consent, safeguarding and accessibility at the core.
What we offer
- Programme & project documentation
- Impact films & human-interest stories
- Donor visibility campaigns
- Public information & education
- Behaviour-change communication
- Knowledge & learning content
You receive
- Films, photo essays & case stories
- Multilingual radio/TV spots
- Visibility-compliant assets
- Consent records & caption sheets
Typical briefs
- Programme documentation across several field sites
- A public-health awareness campaign in local languages
- A donor-facing impact story package for an annual report
06Service
Talantali Originals
The stories we choose to tell.
Our own documentary channel and productions — independent stories about life, culture and ideas in the Horn of Africa, made for our audience and open to broadcasters, partners and co-producers.
What we offer
- Original documentaries
- Short-form series for social
- Podcasts & audio series
- Co-productions
- Broadcast & festival distribution
You receive
- Long-form & episodic content
- Podcast series
- Pitch decks & sizzle reels
Typical briefs
- A broadcaster seeks a co-production partner
- A foundation supports an independent documentary
- A brand sponsors an original series