Full Service Film & Commercial Production Company
At Banyak Films, we create character-driven documentaries that celebrate the power of human stories. Our films shine a light on individuals from all walks of life, revealing universal truths that take us deeper into understanding the emotion behind an issue or event or group. Our approach to storytelling is layered, with surface narratives that propel the action forward while deeper themes evolve and resonate larger more complicated truths. Our films are more than just the surface action, they reveal something about the challenges and triumphs that drive us all.
What We Offer
Our films often span the globe, but they are always grounded in a love of people. From our critically acclaimed films such as Thank You For The Rain (ZDF/Arte) to Ping Pong (Film4) and Ayouni (True Stories), our work resonates because it connects with audiences on a personal level, revealing the extraordinary stories that we all carry.
We are driven by the belief that the stories we tell can create meaningful impact. Our films not only entertain, they also inspire positive change. Our projects, like Thank You For The Rain and Ping Pong, are often used as case-studies in the industry showing the power of cinema to shift the dial on social norms. Within the industry there's a phrase called 'the Ping Pong effect' - based on our little doc, its where a film's impact snowballs well beyond the filmmaking team and gains momentum as a tool for change far outside a films core audience. In financial terms alone, the projects and work created for third party users of Ping Pong and Thank You For the Rain has been far greater than the films original production budgets.
Banyak Films is trusted by top broadcasters and streamers, including BBC, Netflix, and Disney+, and we have collaborated with brands and orgs like The North Face, Redbull, HSBC, Amnesty International and Save the Children. Our reputation for quality and authenticity has resulted in lasting relationships with clients, some stretching back 20 years.
We’re always seeking new stories, new relationships, and new ways to make a difference through film. If you're looking for a creative partner who’s passionate about impactful storytelling, we’d love to work with you.
Awards & Festivals
DocSociety Hi5 Impact Award
Royal Anthropological Institute Basil Wright - Feature Film Award
Kalasha - Best Documentary Film
One World Media - Nominated Best Feature Film
Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival - WWF Best Film
SIMA Documentary Feature - Winner of Jury & Cinematography Award
Singapore Eco Film Festival - Pangolin Power Film Award
FICMEC Spain - Best Feature
Foreign Press Association - Best Environmental Story
‘Film of the Year’ from Short of the Week
Wellcome Trust - Audience Award
Pridelands Wildlife Film fest - Special Jury Award Winner
