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Documentary Directing Training

Documentary Directing Training
flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country

What will I learn?

Documentary Directing Training provides a clear, practical guide to plan and direct a focused 30–40 minute film. Learn to select compelling characters, structure three-act narratives, design scenes revealing conflict and change, develop shoot plans, refine visual and sound strategies, handle ethics and consent confidently, and shape a distinct viewpoint based on research and community engagement.

Elevify advantages

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.

Suggested summary

Before starting, you can change the chapters and workload. Choose which chapter to start with. Add or remove chapters. Increase or decrease the course workload.
Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

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