This workshop will be an introduction to independent documentary filmmaking with an emphasis on how to create a documentary with a very small team and an even smaller budget! We will explore the basics in how to take the first steps into creating a documentary from researching, crafting your narrative, preparing interviews, budgeting, choosing gear, and editing. Students should come prepared to workshop their documentary film ideas as the coursework will help students get started on their films. Additionally, the workshop will center the ethics of documentary filmmaking.
Course Outline
- March 2nd – Research: How/Where to Get Started on Your Documentary
- March 9th – Storytelling: Crafting your narrative through visuals
- March 16th – The Technicalities: budgeting, gear, and editing basics
- March 23rd – Ethics of Documentary Filmmaking
Materials
This course will take place online. To join the meeting, participants will need to create a Zoom account (register for the free account here). Link for the virtual classroom will be sent to participants on Monday, March 1st. Participants should also submit a brief description, notes or an outline of their documentary project (1pg. max) by the registration deadline. Please email your project to access@sawvideo.com
