WE CREATE DOCUMENTARIES TO CHANGE HEARTS & MINDS
B E Y O N D P R E M I E R E S
Beyond Premieres is a creative documentary film studio based on the unceded xÊ·mÉ™θkÊ·É™yÌ“É™m, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh and sÉ™lilwÉ™taɬ Territories (Vancouver, Canada), specialising in impact-driven documentaries at the intersection of wildlife conservation, climate resilience, and social justice.
​Rooted in storytelling that explores intricate human-nature relationships, the studio partners with global collaborators to craft compelling visual narratives that inspire tangible action on the world’s most urgent intersectional environmental issues.
Storytelling Expertise
In addition to producing original documentaries, Beyond Premieres works with aligned partners to provide end-to-end storytelling services—from visual research and story development to directing, editing, and strategic outreach.
Our trusted international network of grassroots conservationists, explorers, and storytellers enable us to deliver authentic, visually stunning, and emotionally resonant stories tailored to diverse creative and cultural contexts.
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Impact
Beyond Premieres also runs Beyond Premieres Impact—a dedicated wing supporting filmmakers and organisations in embedding impact at the core of their projects. By bridging the gap between storytellers and grassroots conservation movements, the team fosters collaborations that amplify science-based work and field-level action.​ With expertise in designing multi-pronged campaigns, Beyond Premieres Impact Team offers consultation and support through education initiatives, community engagement, artist partnerships, capacity building, participatory filmmaking, mentorship, and advice on legal and policy integration. Whether producing original work or guiding impact strategy, the studio is committed to helping creators go one step further—beyond their premieres, and contribute to lasting change.
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Award-winning
Co-founders
Beyond Premieres was co-founded by award-winning filmmakers Gunjan Menon and Saiyam Wakchaure, who bring 14 years of international experience in unscripted content made for National Geographic, BBC, Netflix, Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, CBC, PBS, and MTV. With a comprehensive network of collaborators across Africa, Europe, North America, and South Asia, the studio merges top-tier technical craft and cinematic storytelling with a deep commitment to impact.
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Whether crafting visually stunning narratives or building strategic campaigns, Beyond Premieres specialises in stories that meet the highest standards of the industry while driving measurable, equitable impact.
Menar: A lesson in love being screened at the United Nations for World Wildlife Day, leading to policy shift in Menar, Rajasthan
We specialise in co-creating character-driven narratives with, designed with care for achieving impact goals
Current Documentary Slate
Where the Heron Lands
Stage: Production
Telus Originals, Creative BC
Release: 2027
Location: Canada
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Stage: Development/Pre-Production
Feature-length
Release: 2028
Location: India
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Location: Bhutan
National Geographic Society, The Templeton Foundation
Release: 2027
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Stage: Production
Roundglass Sustain
Release: 2027
Location: India​
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DOCUMENTARY FILMS
THE FIREFOX GUARDIAN
Amazon Prime, Shorts TV
Seeker Indie
2018
Red pandas are on the brink of extinction. There are estimates that there could be as few as 2,500 red pandas left in the wild. But one woman has devoted her life to help fight for this species from heading to extinction.
LOOKING FOR LAO MURA
National Geographic Society
In partnership with Freshwater Turtles and Tortoises of India
2026
The black softshell turtle, locally know as Lao Mura, was categorised as Extinct In The Wild by the IUCN in 2002. Filming them in the wild would prove their existence and help in the conservation of the species.
WINGS OF HOPE
JUNGLE TALES
Roundglass Sustain
2021
Menar is not a reserved bird area, yet thousands of resident and migratory birds feel secure in the heart of this bustling village. What makes them feel safe here?
Roundglass Sustain
2020
Forest guard Bhera Ram Bishnoi, fondly known as Bheru, spends a large part of his life patrolling the jungles of Rajasthan's Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Ironically, this champion of Kumbhalgarh's wildlife believed that the sanctuary was barren when he first moved here. He speaks about how that perception has changed over the years and how he has fallen in love with the landscape and its wondrous creatures.
MUSKAAN: THE LEOPARD QUEEN
HOME AFFAIRS
2020, Roundglass Sustain
Muskaan has found a secure home on the peripheries of Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary, thanks to nomadic herders Raikas who have shared their space with leopards for decades. But new developments are tipping this fine balance. Will Muskaan have to abandon her home?
2020, Roundglass Sustain
Every winter morning, Rajasthan's Menar lake teems with thousands of migratory guests. But today, there’s a new development in the neighbourhood. A pair of great crested grebes have just turned proud parents.
BORN TO BE WILD
Independent, RESQ x The Grasslands Trust
Rusty-spotted cats are considered to be the world's smallest wild cats and about half the size of their domestic cousins. Through this film, we bring the story of a feisty wild rusty-spotted cat, orphaned as a kitten, raised in captivity by an army of people who have worked day and night to ensure that the rusty goes back to the wild, where it belongs!
Creative & Impact Services
From development to distribution, we design stories with impact built in that can move people and systems.
Films
​​​​Cinematic documentaries, shorts, and series for global television broadcasters and digital-first platforms​
We offer end-to-end production, from development and research through field-based direction and post-production, working with award-winning creative teams and in close collaboration with communities on the ground, across the full filmmaking journey or at key moments within it.
Consulting
​​We support organisations looking to use storytelling to navigate complexity, build trust, and create meaningful change.​​
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Our consulting and collaborative work includes:
• Impact, climate, and co-creation consulting for film and media projects
• Advisory support for conservation initiatives, Indigenous-led organisations, and community boards
• Story and narrative strategy for NGOs, institutions, brands, and mission-aligned corporates
• Speaking engagements, keynotes, workshops, and moderated conversations on ethical, participatory, and impact-led storytelling
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​Impact alongside storytelling, not after release.
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Our impact work is rooted in care and collaboration, and includes impact strategy and partnerships, community screenings and shared dialogue, educational initiatives for children and youth, with policy-adjacent storytelling that helps stories travel further into the world.
Science to Storytelling
We work closely with scientists and research institutions to translate peer-reviewed research, field data, and complex systems into accurate, narrative-driven films, courses, and impact stories.
The goal is not simplification, but clarity.
This collaboration helps scientific work reach broader public, policy, and funding audiences through storytelling that is rigorous, responsible, and grounded in evidence.
WORK WITH US
We collaborate with:
Broadcasters and streaming platforms
Production Companies looking for creative crew
Independent Producers and Filmmakers looking for production studio support in Canada
Scientists, Universities and Research Institutions
Educators
Environmental non-profits and social impact NGOs
Corporations and Brands aligned with environmental and social values
Community-led Indigenous organisations, Boards, and Collectives
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