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
- June 9th – Research & Ethics: How to Get Started on Your Documentary
- June 16th – Storytelling: Crafting your narrative through visuals
- June 23rd – The Technicalities: budgeting, gear, and editing basics
Materials
Zoom Account (register for the free account here).
Link for the virtual classroom will be sent to participants on the day prior to the workshop.
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@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
