Documentary Film Production Consultant

Terms of Reference (ToR):   Documentary Film Production Consultant,  STRIVE Program – Indonesia

Location:                                Indonesia

Assignment Date:                 Until May 2027

Contract Type:                      Consultant (6 months)

A. BACKGROUND

Nurani Perdamaian Indonesia (NPID), through the GCERF, is implementing the Strengthening Rehabilitation and Reintegration and Improve Social Cohesion against Violent Extremism (STRIVE) Program from January 2025 to December 2027.

Implemented in partnership with national and local civil society organizations and in close collaboration with relevant government institutions, the STRIVE Program seeks to strengthen Indonesia's efforts in preventing violent extremism by supporting the reintegration and rehabilitation of returnees, former violent extremist offenders, and individuals at risk, while fostering resilient and inclusive communities. The program is implemented across three primary intervention areas:

• Jakarta
• Bima, West Nusa Tenggara
• Poso, Central Sulawesi

Throughout its implementation, STRIVE has promoted multi-stakeholder collaboration involving government agencies, civil society organizations, community leaders, religious leaders, youth, women, and beneficiaries to strengthen social cohesion and sustainable reintegration.

As the program approaches its completion, NP Indonesia intends to produce a high-quality documentary film that captures its journey, achievements, lessons learned, and the human stories behind the intervention. The documentary is expected to serve as a legacy product, an advocacy tool, and a knowledge resource that highlights the importance of sustained investment in community resilience and reintegration beyond the program period.

B. PURPOSE

The purpose of this consultancy is to produce a compelling documentary film that captures the overall implementation and impact of the STRIVE Program while communicating the continued importance of community-based reintegration and resilience-building efforts.

The documentary should present authentic stories, demonstrate evidence of program achievements, and inspire continued collaboration among governments, communities, civil society, and development partners.

C. OBJECTIVES

The documentary shall aim to:

1. Document the implementation of the STRIVE Program across Jakarta, Bima, and Poso.
2. Capture stories of transformation among beneficiaries, families, communities, and institutional stakeholders.
3. Showcase collaborative efforts between government institutions, civil society organizations, and local communities.
4. Demonstrate the program's contribution to strengthening community resilience, social cohesion, and sustainable reintegration.
5. Produce a high-quality legacy documentary suitable for advocacy, public communication, knowledge sharing, and future resource mobilization.

D. SCOPE OF WORK

The selected consultant shall be responsible for the complete production process, including pre-production, production, and post-production.

1. Pre-Production

The consultant shall:

1. Participate in inception meetings with NP Indonesia.
2. Review program documents and communication materials.
3. Develop a creative concept and documentary treatment.
4. Prepare storyline, interview framework, and production schedule.
5. Identify key interviewees together with the program team.
6. Prepare filming plans and logistics.

2. Production

The consultant shall conduct field production in:

1. Jakarta
2. Bima, West Nusa Tenggara
3. Poso, Central Sulawesi

The filming should include, but not be limited to:

1. Program implementation activities
2. Beneficiary interviews
3. Family member interviews
4. Community leaders
5. Religious leaders
6. Government representatives
7. Consortium partners
8. Community interactions
9. Environmental and supporting footage
10. Drone footage (where permitted)

The consultant is expected to adopt a cinematic documentary approach that emphasizes authentic storytelling and high-quality visual production.

3. Post-Production

The consultant shall:

1. Develop the documentary narrative.
2. Edit all footage.
3. Produce motion graphics and animated statistics where appropriate.
4. Add background music and sound mixing.
5. Prepare English and Bahasa Indonesia subtitles.
6. Incorporate revisions based on feedback from NP Indonesia.
7. Deliver final mastered versions.

E. DOCUMENTARY APPROACH

Rather than producing a chronological record of program activities, the documentary should adopt a story-driven, human-centered approach.

The documentary should:

1. Highlight authentic experiences.
2. Balance emotional storytelling with evidence-based program achievements.
3. Showcase collaboration among communities, government institutions, and civil society.
4. Present transformation at individual, community, and institutional levels.
5. Maintain a professional cinematic quality suitable for international audiences.

The documentary should conclude with a forward-looking message that emphasizes the importance of sustaining the gains achieved through the STRIVE Program and continuing collective efforts toward resilient communities.

F. DELIVERABLES AND TIMELINE

The consultant shall deliver:

Deliverables

• One documentary film.
• One shortened version of the documentary film.
• One promotional trailer.
• Five short social media video clips.
• Subtitles in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• High-resolution photographs from field production.
• All raw video footage.
• Editable project files, upon request.

Timeline

• December: Procurement process, inception meeting, desk review, development of the creative concept and storyline, preparation of the interview list, shooting plan, and logistics.
• January to March: Field production in Jakarta, Bima, and Poso.
• April: Editing, script writing, motion graphics development, subtitling, music scoring, and preparation of the first cut.
• May: Review and revision process, final cut, mastering, and submission of all final deliverables.

 G. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATION

The consultant or production company should possess:

• Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in documentary film production.
• Demonstrated experience producing documentaries for international development programs, humanitarian organizations, or donor-funded projects.
• Strong storytelling and cinematic production capabilities.
• Proven experience conducting field production in diverse cultural contexts.
• Ability to produce bilingual documentary outputs.
• Availability to travel to all program locations.
• Experience working with government institutions and civil society organizations is considered an asset.

H. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Interested consultants shall submit:

1. Technical Proposal

1. 1. Understanding of the assignment.
   2. Proposed documentary concept.
   3. Creative treatment.
   4. Storytelling approach.
   5. Production methodology.
   6. Workplan and timeline.
   7. Team composition and roles.
   8. Relevant portfolio.
   9. Risk management approach.

2. Financial Proposal

1. 1. Professional fees.
   2. Travel costs.
   3. Accommodation.
   4. Equipment.
   5. Editing.
   6. Production expenses.
   7. Applicable taxes.

I. BUDGET

The estimated total production film is IDR 250,000,000, from budget lines: CWW.076 Produce a film adaptation based on one Human Interest stories from Poso ( B11.1 )

APPLICATION PROCESS  

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• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page) through our website for consideration. Incomplete applications will not be considered 

• This position is open to candidates with a legal right to work in Belgium. 

• The closing date for applications is Thursday, November 5th, 2026. 

• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early! 

• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment before participating in an interview. 

SPECIAL NOTICE

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