Your Story,
Well Told
Slug Line
nounThe first line in a screenplay or script which establishes the location of the scene. Slug Line is where your story begins.
Slug Line Media is a documentary and film production company based in Raleigh, North Carolina founded by Emmy Award-winning director and producer Cliff Bumgardner.
Call us film freaks, cinephiles, or creative weirdos – we're obsessed with story and believe in making the kind of stuff we want to watch. From award-winning feature films to music videos, podcasts, branded content, and more, we've cut our teeth making good work with good people. Our films connect to viewers hearts, not just their heads, helping brands and organizations of all sizes tell their story and expand their audience.
Award-Winning STORYTELLING
OUR PROCESS
(We make it easy, promise.)
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No two stories are alike. In development, we help you figure out the best story to tell and how to tell it. We’ll develop scripts, creative treatments, coffee orders – whatever it takes to make your ideas work for your goals.
Okay, but how much does it cost? Well we hate to say “it depends,” but… It depends. Every production has unique needs based on tons of factors – from location to length to where you want it to wind up. Our aim is to figure out what you need and then make it possible. Our flexible approach to production allows us to work at nearly any scale.
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Bring out the spreadsheets. This is where we plan, craft, fiddle, and tweak to make sure the idea we all love can become a successful film. It’s the “measure twice, cut once” principle, but with movies.
Pre-production steps include:
Location Scouting
Subject Casting & Pre-Interviews
Production Scheduling
Look Design & Shot Listing
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Let’s make it happen. Our productions range from simple one-day affairs to large-scale sets and months-long shoots. It’s all about what it takes to get it right.
No matter the scale, we come equipped with the gear, crew, experience, and attitude to capture the best story possible.
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Last but not least.
Our post-production services include:
Editing
Audio Design & Mixing
Color Grading
Archival & Backup Solutions
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Even the best story doesn’t matter if no one hears it. We’ll work with you to figure out the best platforms, strategies, formats, and models for your project – from film festivals to national broadcast and yes, even the award show stage. Our goal isn’t just to make a film – it’s to help you get it seen and achieve your goals.
Let’s GET STARTED.
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