Documentary Training
Get good at making short documentaries for film: find strong real stories, build real characters, gain ethical entry, style visuals and sound, and shape an 8–12 minute film that touches viewers and catches festival eyes. This course gives practical steps from story hunt to final cut, with focus on ethics, small crews, and festival-ready work.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Documentary Training is a quick, hands-on course teaching you to spot real-life stories in time, form a solid main question, and create gripping short narratives. You will learn proper reporting ethics, picking strong characters, visual looks, sound setup, music choices, legal basics, and how to write pitches that convince, all to make an 8–12 minute documentary fit for festivals and online spots.
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Develop skills
- Documentary story design: craft sharp questions, angles, and cinematic stakes.
- Character-driven focus: select, secure, and protect compelling real-life subjects.
- Short-form structure: build 8–12 minute arcs with clear beats and strong endings.
- Lean production craft: plan visuals, sound, and schedules for micro-crew shoots.
- Ethical nonfiction practice: verify facts, manage consent, and reduce subject risk.
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