Ninjas on Demand
Need archival support without a full-scale engagement? We’ve got you covered.
If your project features archival materials or other third-party content, proper rights clearance is essential. Our expert Ninjas will conduct a comprehensive audit and provide a detailed written assessment that highlights any licensing gaps or issues. Each audit also includes a 30-minute follow-up call to discuss our findings and guide you through the next steps, so you can release your content with complete confidence.
Worried about your archival budget ballooning out of control? We can help you make the most of the money you have! In just 30 minutes, our Ninjas will share proven strategies to help you plan, allocate, and negotiate. Let us show you how to maximize your resources and keep production costs in check.
Archival Licensing Budgeting
Rights Audit
$500
$650 | 30 min of content
Budget & Rights Guidance
Do you need a fast, efficient clearance process — without surprises? We’ve got you covered with expedited clearance for materials from standard vendors. We’ll provide clear documentation on rights and usage terms, and provide an expected turnaround time upfront.
Unsure who holds the rights to a crucial piece of archival footage or stills? Let our Ninjas do the detective work. We’ll assess who we believe the rightsholder(s) are and give you the next steps (if available) to secure proper usage rights.
Find the Owner of…
quick clearance
$750 | source
$750 | source
Rights & Clearance
When your project requires a unique set of archival materials, our team will craft a personalized collection specifically aligned with your subject matter and clearance needs.
Looking for archival materials around a specific theme? Our curated bundles cover a variety of documentary and commercial topics, each pre-researched for quicker access and clearance. Simply choose a bundle, and we’ll handle the rest - so you can keep your production moving.
Pre-Built Archive Bundles
Bespoke
Archive Bundles
$2,500
$3,500
Research
Signature, Full-Service Archival Production
No two productions are alike, and our expert team is ready to adapt to the content, deadlines, and unique challenges of your production. Here’s how we do it:
We leverage a vast network of vendors, libraries, and private collections to find compelling, high-quality materials that enhance your narrative. Whether you’re after a single piece of media or conducting a deep dive into an entire subject matter, our Ninjas deliver research that enriches your production.
Archival
Research
Unearth the footage, images, and documents your story needs.
Our extensive industry knowledge and strong legal connections ensure you acquire and clear assets efficiently, meeting all compliance and distribution requirements. From navigating complex licensing to securing hard-to-find footage and negotiating costs with rightsholders, we handle every detail.
Archival Rights & Clearance
Secure the rights you need, on time and within budget.
We partner with production companies, distributors, estates, universities, and other institutions to define best practices, optimize assets, and create effective archival strategies. Whether you’re building from the ground up or fine-tuning existing processes, our team will guide you every step of the way—ensuring you’re protected, profitable, and poised for long-term success.
With a unique understanding of the industry, we will guide you in developing a robust strategy that not only preserves your assets but also unlocks new revenue streams. Plus, we’ll prepare you for what’s to come whether it’s new media or advancements in AI. We’ll help future proof your business.
Leverage our expertise to grow or deepen your archival strategy
Advisory Services
Skywalkers: A Love Story
Discover how we harnessed our international expertise to navigate the complex world of global rights—featuring everything from rare footage from a Russian circus to exhilarating World Cup moments.
FEATURED PROJECT
Production Network: Netflix
“I’ve worked with Meghan for over a decade, and she’s one of the best clearance professionals I’ve ever met."
She tackles impossible deadlines and complex footage searches with calm expertise and an upbeat attitude. Her elite skillset in rights and clearances makes her my top recommendation for any project.
- Marcie Alexander Rosenblum, Classic Images Stock Footage
"Thanks to her and the Ninjas, no footages remains out of reach."
Meghan combines intelligence, charm, and strong vendor relationships to source even the rarest archival footage. She’s organized, diligent, and a joy to collaborate with.
- Jeff Zimbalist, Director, All Rise Films
"Her team excels at research..."
Meghan is a fantastic Archival Producer who consistently delivers on massive archival needs under tight deadlines and budgets. She excels at research, tracking complex workflows, and negotiating vendor deals. Her keen eye on deliverables and fair use makes her my first call for archival support.
- Jacob Mosler, Producer / Line Producer, Religion of Sports
"just wrapped two archival-heavy projects with Archival Ninjas and couldn’t have asked for a better team."
They’re thorough, organized, and incredibly efficient in every aspect of the archival process. Even our assistant editors praised their streamlined workflow!
- Kaitlin Del Campo, Producer, Campfire, Tripod Media
"Working with Archival Ninjas was a game changer."
Their next-level systems and unmatched competency took all the stress out of archival and clearances, from unconventional research to high-profile celebrity content. They delivered on budget, managed fair use logs, and made the entire process seamless.
- SHAWNA BRAKEFIELD-HAASE, President of The Brakefield Company, two-time Emmy Award® nominee and Emmy Award®-winning documentary producer
"Their rapid cost projections..."
I’ve collaborated with Meghan and her team on multiple projects over the years, and she masterfully handles everything from vendor negotiations to fair use strategy. Her rapid cost projections, thorough tracking systems, and flexible approach keep budgets and schedules on track. She’s a producer’s ally in every sense.
- Andrew K. Sachs, Producer, Walking Pictures
"There isn’t a subject they can’t tackle..."
Trilogy Films just wrapped two archival-heavy projects with Archival Ninjas and we couldn’t have asked for a better team. They’re thorough, organized, and incredibly efficient in every aspect of the archival process. Their next-level systems and unmatched competency took all the stress out of clearances. There isn’t a subject they can’t tackle from historical series and features, to sports to high-profile celebrity content. They delivered on budget, managed fair use logs, and made the entire process seamless. Other production companies ask me for archive references constantly because of our archive heavy documentaries and I recommend The Ninjas every time.
- Summer Damon, VP of Production, Trilogy Films
