The beginningis everything
Early Days was created to build premium nonfiction for a changing media landscape. We develop stories with cinematic craft and modern distribution in mind, and a partnership model that lets entertainment and brands work together in more meaningful ways.
Faster alone,furthertogether
We move with the agility of a small studio and the reach of our global partners.
Combining speed, focus, and creative independence with the infrastructure to deliver at scale.
Build
We work independently so we can move with focus, stay curious, and build stories that others might overlook.
Shape
We shape that vision into something fundable: a treatment, a deck, a YouTube series or an IMAX film.
Release
Digital first release, then everything after it. Stories grounded in truth, told with cinematic craft, designed to live across every platform they land on.
5 Emmy wins
Senior Producer / Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller
Won by founder Paul Burger as Senior Producer on Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller, a National Geographic series. Not an Early Days production.
- A_01EmmyBrides for Sale2026
- A_02EmmyShark Hunters2026
- A_03EmmyStreet Racing2026
- A_04EmmyHash Smugglers2025
- A_05EmmyBlack Market Babies2024
Our work spans feature documentaries, series, and brand collaborations.
National Geographic
Disney
Hulu
Vice Sports
Nikon
RED
Mosaic Media House
Wild State