Double Dag Productions
Research & Fact Checking by L. Viola Kozak, PhD
Meticulous, high-level research and fact checking for productions that need accuracy, clarity, and confidence on the page and on screen.
When a script makes a claim, cites a date, references a study, or leans on cultural detail, audiences feel the difference between "close enough" and truly sound. This service exists for teams who want the latter — rigorous inquiry, careful verification, and sourcing you can stand behind — delivered with the pace and pragmatism real productions require.
What You Get
A complete research partnership
Rigorous research & verification
Deep dives into primary and secondary sources, cross-checking claims, dates, names, statistics, and contextual details so your narrative rests on solid ground.
Clear, accurate sourcing
Notes and references organized for editorial review — what was checked, what was confirmed, what needs a softer line, and where additional clearance may be wise.
Script review & factual QA
Passes tailored to your draft stage: line-level flags, scene-level questions, and constructive suggestions that respect creative intent while protecting accuracy.
Dependable, detail-oriented support
Fast turnarounds when schedules tighten, steady communication with writers and producers, and a calm, methodical approach when complexity stacks up.
Areas of Expertise
Scholarly range, real-world fluency
L. Viola Kozak, PhD has contributed research and fact checking across thousands of scripts — from rigorous math and science, history, and academic subjects to vivid nonfiction lanes like cooking, culture, design, music, travel, technology, language, and even folklore and urban legends. If it needs to be right, it's likely in familiar territory.
Why It Matters
Credibility is part of the craft
In documentary and educational media, accuracy is trust. In branded and digital work, it's brand safety. In scripted storytelling, it's the invisible scaffolding that lets performances shine without distraction. Strong research does not flatten creativity — it clears the runway for it.
Expect a balance of scholarly rigor and production practicality: tight feedback, plain-language explanations, and recommendations that work for editors, showrunners, and legal review alike.
Formats Supported
- Documentary & docuseries
- Educational series & course libraries
- Branded films & marketing campaigns
- Scripted & hybrid formats
- Digital series, podcasts, and short-form
Collaboration
Built for how teams actually work
Whether you are shaping a treatment, locking narration, stress-testing a sensitive scene, or running a final accuracy pass before delivery, research integrates best as a conversation — not a gate. Engagements can scale from targeted spot checks to comprehensive script support across multiple drafts.
Writers & producers
Collaborative notes that sharpen language without fighting the voice of the piece.
Editorial & post
Late-stage verification for on-screen text, archival captions, and evolving cuts.
Institutions & brands
Documentation-minded workflows for teams who answer to stakeholders and standards.
Start a Conversation
Bring the script. We'll bring the rigor.
Share your timeline, subject matter, and where you are in the process — outline, draft, or picture lock — and we'll outline a research plan that fits.