Documentary Training
Gain expertise in making short documentaries for film: discover impactful true stories, develop strong characters, ensure ethical practices, create visual and audio styles, and structure an 8-12 minute film that captivates viewers and impresses festival selectors. The course provides hands-on guidance for efficient production with small teams.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course teaches you to identify current real-life stories, develop a strong central question, and create engaging short documentaries. You will cover ethical journalism, choosing subjects, visual techniques, audio design, music choices, legal basics, and pitching skills to produce an 8-12 minute film for festivals and online.
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Develop skills
- Design documentary stories by crafting clear questions, unique angles, and dramatic tension.
- Focus on characters by selecting, gaining access to, and safeguarding real-life subjects.
- Structure short films with 8-12 minute narratives featuring defined segments and powerful conclusions.
- Master efficient production planning for visuals, sound, and timelines in small-team shoots.
- Practice ethical documentary work through fact-checking, consent handling, and minimising risks to subjects.
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