Bringing our connections to the natural world into focus
Primal Films creates documentaries and branded films about nature, ecology, and people.
Based in China and working internationally, we bring creative development, cinematography, and production expertise to each story.
Natural History and Culture
The untold stories and extraordinary lives we rarely see
We reveal the lives of wild animals, the habitats they depend on, and the ways people are connected to the natural world.
Our team’s experience spans wildlife behaviour, endangered species, and cultural documentaries. We combine patient fieldwork with cinematic storytelling to make complex subjects accessible and engaging.
We work with broadcasters, production companies, and creative partners on original films and documentary series.
Our work includes:
Story research and creative development
Documentary film producing and directing
Wildlife and natural history cinematography
Conservation and human interest storytelling
Fixing and location logistics
Post-production
International Production Working in China
On-the-ground insight, international experience
We help international filmmakers bring projects to life in China.
Our producers understand the demands of ambitious documentary shoots and the practical details that keep them moving. We work across languages and cultures, supporting visiting teams with local knowledge and experienced production coordination.
From early planning to work in the field, we help teams navigate unfamiliar environments and stay focused on the story.
Our work includes:
Local research and production planning
Field and location producing
Crew and filming coordination
Line production and logistical support
Multilingual communication and fixing
Distribute Your Films in China
Helping films reach Chinese audiences
We support international filmmakers, producers, and rights holders in bringing documentaries and branded content to audiences across China.
Our local knowledge and industry relationships help projects navigate the Chinese media landscape, identify suitable distribution opportunities, and connect with broadcasters, platforms, cultural organisations, and commercial partners.
From assessing a project’s potential to coordinating local releases and partnerships, we provide practical support tailored to each film and its audience.
Our work includes:
Distribution strategy for the Chinese market
Broadcaster and platform outreach
Local partnerships and rights coordination
Festival, cultural, and educational distribution
Chinese-language materials and market support
Branded Films
Stories that express what your brand stands for
We create films for brands with stories to tell about nature, people, and sustainability.
Our approach begins with the subject: a place, a person, an idea, or an initiative worth exploring. We shape these stories into films that connect a brand’s purpose with an audience’s curiosity.
Our team’s experience includes environmental documentaries for NIO and commercial cinematography for automotive and imaging brands.
Our work includes:
Creative concepts and narrative development
Documentary films for brands
Environmental and sustainability stories
Commercial directing and cinematography
Fixing and location logistics
Post-production
How We Work
Every project starts with a conversation
Understand the story
We discuss your subject, audience, and ambitions, alongside the practical scope of the production or distribution project.
Develop the approach
We shape the creative or distribution strategy and identify the partners, research, and support the project needs.
Bring it to the audience
We work closely with your team and local partners, adapting to the realities of the Chinese market while keeping the story and its audience in focus.
Whether you have an early idea, a completed film, or a project seeking distribution in China, we’d like to hear from you.
Email: info@primalfilms.tv