Documentary Filmmaker Training
Master documentary filmmaking skills: discover compelling stories, secure access, record pristine sound and striking visuals, perform impactful interviews, and edit ethically to produce concise, character-focused films that captivate audiences on any platform. This training equips aspiring filmmakers with practical techniques for creating festival-ready short documentaries using limited resources.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a streamlined, hands-on route from initial concept to finished short documentary. Participants learn to choose compelling narratives, conduct thorough research, and organise shoots with detailed shot lists, access plans, and consent protocols. Key skills include designing effective interviews, employing visual storytelling with compact cameras, capturing clear location audio, and performing ethical editing to produce concise, captivating documentaries suitable for festivals and digital platforms.
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Develop skills
- Interview mastery: capture emotional, on-camera stories fast and confidently.
- Story design: craft sharp loglines, arcs, and angles for short documentaries.
- Low-budget cinematography: shoot cinematic, clear visuals with minimal gear.
- Location sound: record clean dialogue and ambient audio in real-world spaces.
- Ethical editing: shape powerful 5–10 min cuts while protecting subject dignity.
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