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Production Services

Issued by: The Munathara Initiative

RFP Release Date: 02/06/2026

Deadline for Submissions:  21/06/2026

Contact: rim@munathara.com

1. Background

Munathara is a leading platform for youth debate and free expression in the Arab world. Over the past decade, we have trained hundreds of young participants across Lebanon and Tunisia, empowering them to become agents of social and political change through public discourse.

As part of a strategic outreach and impact documentation effort, we are launching a campaign. This multimedia campaign will showcase the long-term impact of our debate programs through personal stories, educational content, and a documentary film.

We are seeking a qualified production company capable of delivering the full scope of creative content outlined below.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The objective of this assignment is to produce a high-quality documentary video of approximately 30 minutes that presents:

• The vision and objectives of the project;
• The impact of the activities implemented in different regions of Tunisia;
• Testimonials and interviews with participants, experts, team members, and beneficiaries;
• Behind-the-scenes footage (“coulisses”) of the production process and field work;
• The challenges, achievements, and human stories behind the project.

3. Scope of Work

The selected production agency will be responsible for:

• Pre-production: 

• Developing the documentary concept and storytelling approach;
• Preparing a filming plan and schedule in coordination with the project team;
• Identifying technical and logistical needs;
• Preparing interview guidelines and creative direction.

• Production

• Filming interviews with: Project team members, Participants and beneficiaries, Experts and partners, Local actors involved in the project. Filming activities may take place in different regions of Tunisia depending on the project activities and interviews schedule.

• Capturing footage of: Podcast recordings, Team coordination and preparation moments, Behind-the-scenes work and interactions.

• Ensuring professional sound, lighting, and image quality, including: Editing the documentary into a final version of approximately 30 minutes; Integrating subtitles in Arabic, French, and/or English if requested; Adding intro/outro animations, logos, music, and graphics where relevant; Delivering teaser clips and short extracts for social media use; Incorporating feedback from the project team.

3. Deliverables

The production agency will deliver the following high-resolution digital products: 

• One documentary film of approximately 30 minutes (subtitles in Arabic, French, and/or English if requested);
• One teaser video (1–2 minutes) (subtitles in Arabic, French, and/or English if requested);
• 3 to 5 short social media extracts/reels (subtitles in Arabic, French, and/or English if requested)

4. Duration of the Assignment

The assignment is expected to take place in June and July, with final delivery of the documentary, teaser video, and social media extracts latest by 20 July 2026. The selected agency will work closely with Munathara’s project coordination and communications team.

5. Qualifications & Application Procedure

The production agency should demonstrate:

• Proven experience in documentary and audiovisual production;
• Experience working on social, human rights, or development-related projects;
• Strong storytelling and editing capacities;
• Availability of professional filming and editing equipment;
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Application Requirements

Interested agencies are invited to submit:

• A technical proposal outlining the methodology and creative approach;
• A financial proposal;
• Portfolio/examples of previous documentary or audiovisual work;
• Proposed timeline for implementation;
• Company profile and references.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on: Quality and relevance of previous work; Understanding of the assignment; Creativity and storytelling approach; Technical capacity; Financial offer.

The selected agency will work closely with the project coordination and communication teams throughout the assignment.

Please send your application package no later than 21 June 2026, to rim@munathara.com.