Documentary Filmmaker Training
Gain mastery in documentary filmmaking tailored for cinema enthusiasts: discover impactful stories, secure access, record pristine audio and striking visuals, perform compelling interviews, and edit ethically to create concise, character-focused films that connect deeply across all screens. This training equips you with practical skills to produce festival-ready shorts on a budget.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course offers a quick, hands-on guide from initial ideas to finished short documentaries. You will learn to pick 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 ethical editing to produce captivating documentaries suitable for festivals and online audiences.
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Develop skills
- Master interviews to quickly capture genuine, emotional on-camera narratives with confidence.
- Develop story structures including precise loglines, compelling arcs, and unique angles for short docs.
- Achieve professional cinematography results with clear, cinematic shots using basic equipment.
- Record high-quality dialogue and ambient sound in challenging real-world locations.
- Edit ethically to produce powerful 5-10 minute films that honour subjects' dignity.
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