Travel with experts, work with interesting people, create documentary magic 🎥.
"I made a film on my travels"
Imagine saying, "I made a film on my travels!" By the end of the journey, you'll have a documentary for your portfolio, but our commitment doesn't end there. We will submit the film to festivals as well.
Find your Creative Soulmates
It's travel, it's shooting, and it's all in good company! We encourage people to meet people who they will love to work with beyond the expedition. You can find your creative soulmates while travelling.
Add a documentary to your portfolio
Whether you're a documentary enthusiast looking for inspiration or a traveller wanting to shoot, our expeditions welcome everyone. Embark on a journey that's perfect for all levels of passion!
Earn a certification for your hardwork
Studio Blackline is a known documentary brand in the film industry. Having an experience certificate from us helps participants in finding work in the film industry.
WHY JOIN?
Visit Maru Desert Festival with the lens of a documentarian, exploring the people and communities who showcase their ancient crafts, skills and animals at the desert festival. Make a character-led documentary with Blackline experts.
Maru Desert Festival
22 February 2024
Jaisalmer, India
30 Days
starting from
₹1,25,000
Bookings Open
Join the first women-only crew to undertake the GHT on one part of the trek. Experience the motivation of these trekker on the most beautiful and off-beat part of the GHT while camping and soaking in Tibetan culture.
The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT)
28 May 2024
Upper Dolpo, Nepal
30 Days
starting from
₹6,25,000
Bookings Open
FIND AN EXPEDITION
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UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS
FAQs
A. If the minimum cohort size is not reached then the expedition will not take place. Any person who has booked the expedition will be informed and any payments made will be returned in full.
A. In this case, we will try to book interested and serious applicants in a future expedition.
A. No, filling the application form does not guarantee a spot on the expedition. Since the expedition is a serious commitment, we will screen all applicants and contact them regarding payment plans. Once the payment has gone through, the spot is irrevocably booked for the participant.
A. No, filling the application form does not guarantee a spot on the expedition. Since the expedition is a serious commitment, we will screen all applicants and contact them regarding payment plans. Once the payment has gone through, the spot is irrevocably booked for the participant.
APPLICATION AND PAYMENT
TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS
A. While it is not mandatory to book accommodation with the expedition, we would recommend doing so for a better experience. Some of the expeditions are at unique locations with not too many accommodation options. If you decide not to take the expedition accommodation, please ensure that you can make yourself available at the expedition meeting location on time everyday.
A. 15 days before the start of the expedition.
A. You can find the inclusions and exclusions in the each expedition's page. Please read the information carefully.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
A. All participants will be entitled to a password protected link of the finished documentary once the final editing, sound design and colour grading is finished to show family and friends, or future employers. Since we will send the documentary to Film Festivals, we require participants to not put the documentary in the public domain.
A. The copyright of the documentary will be owned by Studio Blackline.
A. Studio Blackline, under the banner of Black Line Productions, is in the business of producing, distributing and publishing audiovisual content across platforms. The documentaries produced will be sent to film festivals and for distribution and licensing, with the aim to achieve more exposure for the films and the participants.
Visit Maru Desert Festival with the lens of a documentarian, exploring the people and communities who showcase their ancient crafts, skills and animals at the desert festival. Make a character-led documentary with Blackline experts.
Maru Desert Festival
22 February 2024
Jaisalmer, India
30 Days
Start from
₹1,25,000
Bookings Open
Join the first women-only crew to undertake the GHT on one part of the trek. Experience the motivation of these trekker on the most beautiful and off-beat part of the GHT while camping and soaking in Tibetan culture.
The Great Himalayan Trail (GHT)
28 May 2024
Upper Dolpo, Nepal
30 Days
Start from
₹6,25,000
Bookings Open
4
UPCOMING EXPEDITIONS
FIND AN EXPEDITION
FAQs
A. If the minimum cohort size is not reached then the expedition will not take place. Any person who has booked the expedition will be informed and any payments made will be returned in full.
A. In this case, we will try to book interested and serious applicants in a future expedition.
A. No, filling the application form does not guarantee a spot on the expedition. Since the expedition is a serious commitment, we will screen all applicants and contact them regarding payment plans. Once the payment has gone through, the spot is irrevocably booked for the participant.
A. Flexi Plan allows participants to divide the payments into two (2) instalments with the final payment due 30 days before the expedition Start Date. Failure to fulfil the payment commitments will lead to the loss of first instalment payment and reservation for the expedition.
A. While it is not mandatory to book accommodation with the expedition, we would recommend doing so for a better experience. Some of the expeditions are at unique locations with not too many accommodation options. If you decide not to take the expedition accommodation, please ensure that you can make yourself available at the expedition meeting location on time everyday.
A. 15 days before the start of the expedition.
A. You can find the inclusions and exclusions in the each expedition's page. Please read the information carefully.
A. All participants will be entitled to a password protected link of the finished documentary once the final editing, sound design and colour grading is finished to show family and friends, or future employers. Since we will send the documentary to Film Festivals, we require participants to not put the documentary in the public domain.
A. The copyright of the documentary will be owned by Studio Blackline.
A. Studio Blackline, under the banner of Black Line Productions, is in the business of producing, distributing and publishing audiovisual content across platforms. The documentaries produced will be sent to film festivals and for distribution and licensing, with the aim to achieve more exposure for the films and the participants.
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After the Application
Once we review your application, our team will contact you to set up a customised payment plan that suits your needs.
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Flexi-Plan
We offer a flexible payment option, allowing for the payments to be divided into two convenient instalments. The last instalment must be paid 30 days before the expedition Start Date.
Pay in
your currency
You can pay in the following currencies with 0% conversation fee- USD, GBP, EUR and INR.
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Pay by
Bank Tranfers
We accept bank transfers to keep the payment transactions clear, traceable and secure for our customers.
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