Documentary Directing Training
Master Documentary Directing Training for cinema: shape powerful character-driven stories, plan real shoots, design image and sound, navigate ethics and access, and sharpen your directorial voice to create impactful, festival-ready documentaries that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Documentary Directing Training provides a clear, practical roadmap to plan and direct a focused 30–40 minute film, from selecting compelling characters and structuring a three-act narrative to designing key scenes that reveal conflict and change. You will develop a concrete shoot plan, refine visual and sound strategies, handle ethics and consent confidently, and shape a distinct point of view grounded in solid research and community engagement.
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Develop skills
- Story design: build tight, character-driven three-act documentary narratives.
- Directing on set: run a lean crew, plan 10–12 day shoots, and stay on budget.
- Visual and sound style: choose camera, music, and soundscapes that elevate impact.
- Ethics and access: secure consent, protect subjects, and engage communities safely.
- Authorial voice: craft a clear, ethical point of view grounded in verified facts.
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