Short Film & Documentary House · India

India's short film production house, built for stories that matter.

From concept to a festival-ready cut — JMV Telefilms writes, shoots, edits and delivers short films and documentaries across genres, causes and formats.

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Who We Are

A full-service short film & documentary studio, under one roof

JMV Telefilms is a trusted short film and documentary production house in India, creating original narrative and non-fiction content for filmmakers, brands, NGOs and OTT platforms.

We specialise in narrative short films, social-issue documentaries, brand documentaries and festival-focused storytelling — managing the entire cycle in-house for a consistent creative vision from script to screen.

Our team of writers, directors, cinematographers, editors and colourists brings every film to a festival- and platform-ready standard.

Explore our services

Production infrastructure

  • Professional cinema cameras & multi-camera setups
  • Advanced studio lighting & location rigs
  • High-end editing & colour grading suites
  • Industry-standard VFX & sound design tools
  • Festival & platform-ready delivery formats

What We Do

End-to-end short film & documentary production services

One team manages every stage of the cycle, so your film stays consistent from the first script draft to the final master.

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Concept & script development

Script and story development refined for festival, digital or cause-led release.

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Documentary research & story mapping

In-depth subject research and story mapping for non-fiction narratives.

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Cast & location scouting

Casting and location scouting suited to the film's tone, subject and budget.

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Production planning & shoots

Schedules, budgets and crew management for single- or multi-day shoots.

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Editing, colour grading & sound design

Edit, colour grading and sound design tuned to the story's mood and pace.

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Festival & platform-ready delivery

Final masters delivered ready for festivals, OTT platforms and digital release.

How We Work

From concept to release in six stages

Planned up front so production runs on schedule and on budget — every time.

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Concept & script development

Our creative team builds a script and narrative structure suited to the film's subject and goal.

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Research & pre-production planning

Story research, location scouting, budgets and timelines finalised.

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Casting & crew coordination

Cast, crew and subjects — for documentaries — coordinated ahead of the shoot.

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Shoot & production

On-location and studio shoots executed with direction, cinematography and lighting.

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Editing & post-production

Editing, colour grading, sound design and VFX matched to the story's tone.

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Festival & platform-ready delivery

Final film delivered ready for festival submission, OTT platforms or digital release.

Program Guide

Short film & documentary formats we produce

Across runtimes and budgets, every film is built to hold attention and tell a story that lands.

Prime Selection

Narrative short films

Story-driven fiction shorts built for festivals and digital release.

Non-Fiction

Social & issue documentaries

Documentaries covering social issues, causes and real stories.

Brand Slot

Brand & corporate documentaries

Documentary-style films showcasing a brand's people, purpose and impact.

Festival

Festival-focused short films

Shorts crafted with festival selection criteria in mind.

NGO/Cause

NGO & cause-led films

Films built to support NGO campaigns and awareness drives.

Series

Docu-series & mini-documentaries

Multi-part documentary formats for digital and OTT platforms.

Profile

Biographical & profile films

Personal and biographical documentaries profiling individuals or institutions.

Why Choose Us

Why JMV Telefilms leads short film & documentary production in India

Creating a successful short film or documentary takes authentic storytelling, careful research and professional execution. We bring all three together — in-house — for every film we produce.

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Authentic storytelling

Every film is built around a real, well-researched story, not a generic template.

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Festival-ready craft

Scripts, cinematography and edits shaped to meet festival selection standards.

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Faster turnaround

Efficient in-house production management keeps release timelines on track.

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Platform-optimised delivery

Films delivered ready for festivals, OTT and digital platforms from a single shoot.

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Consistent creative vision

One in-house team carries tone and visual identity from script to final cut.

Where We Work

Short film & documentary production across India

From independent narrative shorts to large-scale documentary projects — serving filmmakers, brands and NGOs nationwide.

Mumbai Delhi Pune Hyderabad Chennai Kolkata Bengaluru Ahmedabad Across India

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A short film and documentary production company manages the complete process — concept development, scripting, shooting, editing and festival/platform-ready delivery.

Timelines depend on script complexity, locations and research depth. Contact JMV Telefilms for a schedule tailored to your project.

Yes — we produce social-issue documentaries, brand documentaries and cause-led films alongside narrative shorts.

Yes — we craft films with festival selection criteria in mind and can support the submission process.

Yes — every film is delivered in the formats required for festivals, OTT platforms and digital release.

Roll A · Scene 01

Have a story ready?

Tell us about your script, subject and release plan — we'll map out a full production plan.

Start a project
Roll B · Scene 02

Already in pre-production?

Bring your existing script or concept to JMV Telefilms for casting, shooting, post or festival delivery support.

Talk to our team