Everything You May Wish to Know

We preserve the lives of individuals, families, institutions and communities through professionally researched biographies, documentary films, coffee-table editions and archival collections.

Almost certainly, yes. Significance is measured by impact on the people around you, not by public fame.

Depending on scope, most projects require several months, encompassing research, interviews, writing, editing, design and, where applicable, filming.

Yes. Interviews are conducted comfortably over video across time zones for Non-Resident Indian families, and for documentary biographies, a Gyaanka filmmaker can travel to be present wherever the subject resides.

English, Gujarati and Hindi, according to your preference, with multilingual editions available for families who wish to preserve their story across languages.

Yes. A biography is first written in English, Gujarati or Hindi, and can then be carefully transcreated into any other language of your choice, preserving the original's authenticity, tone and meaning with the highest standard of localisation.

Every project is individually scoped and priced based on research depth, manuscript length, filming requirements, design choices and additional deliverables. A detailed proposal follows your complimentary consultation.

A 10% booking amount reserves your project schedule; 20% is payable on commencement of work; 50% is released across five equal instalments during production; and the final 10% is payable prior to delivery.

Absolutely. Confidentiality is a foundational commitment at Gyaanka, protected through rigorous professional discipline at every stage.

Approximately 100 commissioned legacy projects annually, to ensure every assignment receives the depth of attention it deserves.

By booking a complimentary Legacy Consultation, during which we understand your story and recommend the most appropriate format.