Documentary Filmmaker Training
This comprehensive training equips aspiring filmmakers with essential skills to create impactful short documentaries. Participants discover powerful narratives, secure necessary access, record pristine audio and striking visuals, perform compelling interviews, and edit ethically to produce concise, character-focused films that connect deeply with viewers across various platforms. Ideal for those aiming to excel in documentary production with limited resources.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a practical guide from idea to finished short documentary film. You will learn to choose compelling stories, conduct thorough research, and organise shoots using detailed shot lists, access plans, and consent procedures. Gain expertise in designing interviews, using visual storytelling with compact cameras, capturing clear sound on location, and performing ethical editing to produce captivating documentaries suitable for festivals and online audiences.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master interviews to elicit emotional stories swiftly and assuredly.
- Develop story structures with precise loglines, arcs, and perspectives for short films.
- Achieve professional cinematography on a budget using basic equipment.
- Capture high-quality dialogue and ambient sound in challenging locations.
- Edit ethically to create compelling 5-10 minute films respecting subject integrity.
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