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Documentary Development And Production Masterclass

Skill Success

Summary

Price
£29 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

This course includes lifetime access so you can complete it at your own speed.

This course is designed for those interested to learn about documentaries, what makes documentaries great, how to sell a story and get commission and funding.

Benefits of taking this course include:

  • Unlimited and lifetime access to the course
  • Learn the course at your own pace
  • Course can be accessed on any platform
  • 24/7 Customer support

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course media

Description

Who this course is for:

  • From newbie to advanced filmmakers just looking to make better films
  • Journalists
  • Campaigners

What you'll learn:

  • The definition of a documentary
  • Difference between short form and long form storytelling
  • How to know your audience
  • What is a story?
  • Selling your story
  • The pitch
  • Research and voice
  • Selling the project
  • The cover letter
  • Difference between 'good' documentaries and 'great' documentaries
  • The proposal
  • Structure
  • The theme
  • The opening
  • The treatment
  • The edit
  • Writing the script
  • Commissioning and funding
  • Cultivating funding relationships
  • Other funding options
  • Processes and paperwork

This course will take you from the absolute basics of the first ideas, through story development, owning the project, securing access, pitching, proposal writing, story development, pre-production planning, budgeting, the difference between 'good' and 'great' documentaries, funding, commissioning, self-funding, self-production, crowdfunding, distribution, sales agents, and self-releasing.

Don't waste any more time trying to get your documentary course off the ground. Get focused with this masterclass, the very same course designed and delivered to broadcasters all over the world.

This masterclass is based on the course that Dean delivers all over the world to broadcasters and corporate clients including the BBC, ITV, Media Corp, Press Association, Frontline Club, and many others.

Documentary Development And Production Masterclass will cover the following topics:

Section 1 - Introduction

  • Introduction
  • The Definition Of A Documentary
  • Difference Between Short Form And Long Form Storytelling
  • Know Your Audience

Section 2 - Story

  • What Is A Story? Part 1
  • What Is A Story? Part 2
  • Focus Your Story
  • Sell Your Story
  • The Pitch
  • Research And Voice
  • Why Should The Audience Care?

Section 3 - Selling The Project

  • Selling The Project
  • The Cover Letter
  • More Story Focusing
  • The Human Condition
  • Difference Between ‘Good’ Documentaries And ‘Great’ Documentaries
  • The Proposal
  • Structure
  • The Theme

Section 4 - Other Processes

  • The Opening
  • The Treatment
  • The Edit
  • Writing The Script
  • Commissioning And Funding
  • Cultivating Funding Relationships
  • Other Funding Options
  • Processes And Paperwork
  • Extra Resources

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for those interested to learn about documentaries, what makes documentaries great, how to sell a story and get commission and funding.

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required to take this course.

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