Documentary Training
Gain expertise in creating short documentaries for film: discover impactful true stories, build relatable characters, ensure ethical practices, craft visuals and audio, and structure an 8-12 minute piece that captivates viewers and impresses festival selectors. This hands-on course equips you with tools to produce festival-ready content efficiently.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Documentary Training course is a practical guide that teaches you how to identify current real-life stories, develop a powerful central question, and create engaging short documentaries. You will master ethical journalism, choosing strong characters, visual techniques, sound mixing, music choices, legal basics, and crafting pitches to produce an 8-12 minute film suitable for festivals and online audiences.
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Develop skills
- Documentary story crafting: develop precise questions, unique angles, and dramatic tension.
- Character selection skills: identify, approach, and safeguard engaging real people.
- Short-form storytelling: structure 8-12 minute films with defined acts and impactful conclusions.
- Efficient production planning: organise visuals, audio, and timelines for small-team shoots.
- Ethical reporting practices: confirm accuracy, obtain permissions, and minimise risks to subjects.
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